Calculate your TDEE for basketball. Get calorie and macro targets for game days, practice, and off-season training.
Basketball burns 600–900 calories per hour due to the constant running, jumping, and quick direction changes. It's a highly glycolytic sport requiring adequate carbohydrate intake. Players who practice or play 4–6 days per week should select "Active" for their TDEE calculation.
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The calories burned during basketball depend on intensity, duration, and your body weight. On average, a 70kg person burns 300–800 calories per hour. Use a higher activity level in the calculator if you do basketball regularly (3+ times per week).
If you do basketball 1–3 times per week, choose "Light" or "Moderate." For 4–6 sessions per week, choose "Active." If you train daily or have a physical job on top of basketball, choose "Very Active." When in doubt, go one level lower.
Prioritize carbs for energy (rice, pasta, oats), protein for recovery (chicken, fish, eggs), and stay hydrated. Game days require extra carbs. Most basketball players need 3,000–4,500 calories/day depending on position and training volume.