Compendium category · 4 activities
Video Games
All 4 video games activities in the Compendium, ranked by energy cost. The hardest is conditioning/exercise virtual reality fitness at 720 kcal an hour; the middle of the pack sits near 169.
| # | Activity | MET | 30 min | 1 hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conditioning/exercise virtual reality fitness | 9.8 | 360 | 720 |
| 2 | Active video game | 4.5 | 165 | 331 |
| 3 | Video game, light effort | 2.3 | 85 | 169 |
| 4 | Video game, handheld controller | 1.5 | 55 | 110 |
Kilocalories for a 70 kg adult. Click any activity for the full weight and intensity breakdown.
SOURCE·2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities·REVIEWED JUL 2026
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