Curling blends precision, balance, sweeping effort, and strategic movement on ice. Delivery requires control and stability, while sweeping can add short bursts of higher effort. The activity is usually moderate overall, with intensity depending on role, match pace, and how much sweeping is involved.
Exercise Metrics
Fitness Profile [1]
Heart Rate Zones [2]
Activity Type Details
Calorie Burn
Estimated active Calories per 30 minutes of exercise for the MET range 3.5 - 4.5. Active Calories exclude the energy your body would use at rest.
| Body weight | Estimated active Calories / 30min |
|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 66 - 92 Cal |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 79 - 110 Cal |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 92 - 129 Cal |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 105 - 147 Cal |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 118 - 165 Cal |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 131 - 184 Cal |
Actual energy use varies with intensity, fitness, movement efficiency, and individual physiology. Learn more in the "How to Estimate Calories Burned with MET Values" resource.
Training advice
Benefits
Curling combines strategy, balance, delivery control, sweeping effort, and teamwork. Sweeping can add short cardio bursts while delivery work challenges precision on ice.
What to watch out for
Ice, lunging positions, and sweeping can stress balance, knees, shoulders, and backs. Use safe footwear, warm up shoulders and hips, and avoid overreaching on slippery surfaces.
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