13 Fun Sports That Burn Calories

The best kind of exercise is the kind you enjoy, since if you like what you're doing, you'll stick with it over time. Baseball, basketball and even kickball count as long as you get your heart rate up – the harder you play, the more calories you'll burn. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (like brisk walking) each week, and sports can contribute to this. So round up some friends and family for a pickup game. Here are 13 sports to try, ordered from least to most by their ability to burn calories in an hour of playtime:

Updated on July 6, 2016: This slideshow was originally published on October 11, 2011. It has been updated.

A day on the greens can burn a significant amount of calories – if you walk and pull your own clubs.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 267 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 369 calories

(Calories are calculated based on "The Compendium of Physical Activities Tracking Guide." You can adjust the activity, weight and workout time.)

You don't have to be a pro to burn calories during a friendly game on the diamond. Softball, fast-pitch and slow-pitch will burn the same amount.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 310 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 430 calories

Grab three friends and play – a casual game of doubles burns calories and can also help increase agility, according to the United States Tennis Association.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 372 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 515 calories

Swimming freestyle at a moderate pace is a great exercise that works your arms, legs, glutes and core. Move over, Michael Phelps.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 434 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 601 calories

Your friendly neighborhood pick-up game burns more calories than you may expect.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 434 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 601 calories

You don't have to go all out to burn calories on the court. A casual game will do the trick.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 434 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 601 calories

A high-intensity competition isn't necessary – as long as you play hard, you'll get a good workout.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 434 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 601 calories

All you need is a canoe and a friend. Rowing at a moderate pace offers a low-impact and full-body exercise.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 434 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 601 calories

Your game can be casual, but to burn the most calories, you'll have to play full court.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 496 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 687 calories

Touch or flag will work. Whichever you choose, make sure to wear the appropriate safety gear to avoid injury.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 496 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 687 calories

This sport does more than burn calories – a friendly game involves lots of running, which increases endurance.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 496 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 687 calories

Lather up the sunscreen and have some fun in the sun. A casual game is all it takes to burn those calories.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 496 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 687 calories

The higher you climb, the more calories you'll burn. This can be accomplished by ascending a wall or natural rocks.

If you weigh 130 pounds: 683 calories

If you weigh 180 pounds: 945 calories