Adventure
Paintball
Team tactics and fast sprints with paint pellets.
- Moderateintensity
- ~350kcal per hour
- Mid costbudget
- Mediumimpact
Is paintball right for you?
Team tactics and fast sprints with paint pellets. It is a moderate-intensity, medium impact activity that you can do outdoors, in a group. Expect to burn around 350 calories an hour, based on a 70 kg person.
Anyone can start. Expect to spend up to about £50 a month.
Why try paintball
- Sociable. It is an easy way to meet people and have fun.
- Improves fitness. It raises your heart rate and builds stamina.
How to start paintball
Book a session at a paintball centre with friends.
Get the basics: provided. Borrow or hire before you buy.
Keep the first few sessions short and easy, and aim for two or three a week.
Tell the coach you are new. A good club will pair you with a careful partner and build contact up slowly.
A 4-week starter plan
| Week | Sessions | Minutes each | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 20 | Learn the basics and keep every session easy. |
| 2 | 3 | 25 | Repeat last week and add a little time. |
| 3 | 3 | 30 | Add a session or make one a bit harder. |
| 4 | 3 | 40 | Your longest week. Book or plan what comes next. |
This is general guidance, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or injury, check with your GP before you start.
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