Water Polo Calorie Calculator

Treading water continuously (via the eggbeater kick) while also sprinting, passing, shooting and physically contesting position with opponents demands sustained full-body effort against water resistance throughout the entire time in play, producing one of the higher calorie burns among team sports.

Yes — field players who sprint between ends of the pool typically cover more total distance than a goalkeeper, though goalkeepers still expend significant energy with explosive reactive movements and continuous treading.