In 1989, the NCAA banned the kicking tee, requiring kicks from the ground. During the 2011 NFL season, a record 90 field goals of 50 yards or longer were made. During the 2012 NFL season, this record was increased to 92 field goals of 50 yards or longer.
Caloric Burn. Both body weight and level of intensity impact just how much caloric burn you will experience. Harvard Heart Letter notes that an individual riding the stationary bike at a moderate level for 30 minutes will burn an average of 210 calories at 125 pounds, 260 calories at 155 pounds and 311 calories at 185 pounds.
According to Everydayhealth.com, a cyclist burns about 5.5 calories per hour per pound of body weight riding between 16 and 20 mph. Riding between 12 and 14 mph burns about 3.6 calories per mile per pound. In other words, a 130-pound woman burns about 715 calories riding 17 miles in one hour. If she slows down to 13 mph, she burns only 468 calories per hour. If she goes mountain biking, which burns about 3.9 calories per pound per hour, she burns about 507 calories even though she may only cover eight miles.