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The Calories Burned Exercise Formula calculates the number of calories burned during physical activity for women. It uses the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) value, weight, and time to estimate energy expenditure.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula multiplies the MET value (which represents the intensity of the activity) by the individual's weight and the duration of the exercise to estimate total calories burned.
Details: Calculating calories burned during exercise helps women track their energy expenditure, manage weight, optimize workout plans, and achieve fitness goals more effectively.
Tips: Enter the MET value for your activity (available in exercise databases), your weight in kilograms, and the duration of your exercise in hours. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is a MET value?
A: MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a unit that represents the energy cost of physical activities. One MET is defined as the energy expenditure while sitting at rest.
Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides a reasonable estimate for most women, but individual variations in metabolism, body composition, and exercise efficiency can affect actual calories burned.
Q3: Where can I find MET values for different activities?
A: MET values are available in compendiums of physical activities published by health organizations and research institutions.
Q4: Why is this calculator specifically for women?
A: While the basic formula works for both genders, this calculator is optimized with considerations for typical female physiology and metabolism patterns.
Q5: Can I use this for weight loss planning?
A: Yes, this calculator can help estimate exercise energy expenditure as part of a comprehensive weight management program that includes diet and other lifestyle factors.