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How Many Calories Are Burned Playing Basketball for 30 Minutes?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Erica Leigh

Basketball can be a great aerobic exercise that also tones your muscles. The calories you burn playing basketball for 30 minutes varies from person to person and type of basketball activity.