Exercise Energy Expenditure Calculator

Exercise Energy Expenditure Formula:

\[ Calories = MET \times Weight (kg) \times Time (hr) \]

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1. What is Exercise Energy Expenditure?

Exercise Energy Expenditure refers to the number of calories burned during physical activity. It is calculated using MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values, which represent the energy cost of various activities compared to resting metabolism.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the exercise energy expenditure formula:

\[ Calories = MET \times Weight (kg) \times Time (hr) \]

Where:

\( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task
\( Weight \) — Body weight in kilograms
\( Time \) — Duration of exercise in hours

Explanation: The formula calculates total calories burned by multiplying the MET value (activity intensity), body weight, and exercise duration.

3. Importance of Calorie Calculation

Details: Accurate calorie expenditure calculation helps in weight management, exercise planning, and understanding energy balance for fitness and health goals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter MET value (common activities: walking=3.5, running=8, cycling=6), weight in kilograms, and exercise duration in hours. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are MET values?
A: MET values represent the intensity of physical activities. 1 MET equals resting energy expenditure. Higher MET values indicate more intense activities.

Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides a good estimate for most people, but individual factors like fitness level, body composition, and exercise efficiency can affect actual calorie burn.

Q3: Where can I find MET values for different activities?
A: MET values are available in exercise physiology databases, fitness apps, and health organization publications for various activities.

Q4: Does this account for after-burn effect?
A: No, this calculation only estimates calories burned during the exercise session and doesn't include excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC).

Q5: Can I use this for weight loss planning?
A: Yes, this calculator helps estimate exercise calorie expenditure which can be useful for creating calorie deficit plans for weight management.