26 head-to-heads · reviewed JUL 2026
Which burns more?
Head-to-head comparisons, both sides computed from the same reference data.
Running vs Bicycling845 vs 588 kcal/hrWalking vs Running294 vs 845 kcal/hrSwimming vs Running588 vs 845 kcal/hrWalking vs Bicycling294 vs 588 kcal/hrRope jumping vs Running801 vs 845 kcal/hrYoga vs Pilates209 vs 169 kcal/hrRowing vs Bicycling809 vs 588 kcal/hrBoxing vs Running625 vs 845 kcal/hrStair climbing vs Running551 vs 845 kcal/hrHiking vs Walking441 vs 294 kcal/hrBasketball vs Soccer515 vs 606 kcal/hrTennis vs Squash470 vs 709 kcal/hrSwimming vs Bicycling588 vs 588 kcal/hrRowing vs Running809 vs 845 kcal/hrGolf vs Walking316 vs 294 kcal/hrSkiing vs Snowboarding684 vs 551 kcal/hrCircuit training vs Running404 vs 845 kcal/hrBadminton vs Tennis515 vs 470 kcal/hrKayaking vs Rowing662 vs 809 kcal/hrSurfing vs Swimming294 vs 588 kcal/hrClimbing hills vs Walking588 vs 294 kcal/hrHorseback riding vs Walking415 vs 294 kcal/hrBowling vs Golf250 vs 316 kcal/hrVolleyball vs Basketball368 vs 515 kcal/hrRugby vs Soccer537 vs 606 kcal/hrMartial Arts vs Boxing573 vs 625 kcal/hr
SOURCE·2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities·REVIEWED JUL 2026
