Calories Burned Exercising Calculator By Age

Calories Burned Equation:

\[ Calories = MET \times Weight \times Time \times (1 - \frac{Age}{100}) \]

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Time:

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Age:

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1. What Is The Calories Burned Exercising Calculator?

The Calories Burned Exercising Calculator estimates the number of calories burned during physical activity, taking into account the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET), body weight, exercise duration, and age adjustment for metabolic rate.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the equation:

\[ Calories = MET \times Weight \times Time \times (1 - \frac{Age}{100}) \]

Where:

\( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (unitless)
\( Weight \) — Body weight in kilograms (kg)
\( Time \) — Exercise duration in hours
\( Age \) — Age in years

Explanation: The equation accounts for the intensity of activity (MET), body mass, exercise duration, and adjusts for metabolic changes associated with aging.

3. Importance Of Age-Adjusted Calorie Calculation

Details: Accurate calorie estimation is important for weight management, fitness planning, and understanding energy expenditure during different physical activities.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter MET value (typically 2-12 for most activities), weight in kg, time in hours, and age in years. All values must be valid positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are MET values?
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: Why include age adjustment?
A: Metabolic rate generally decreases with age, so the same activity burns slightly fewer calories for older individuals compared to younger ones.

Q3: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides a reasonable estimate for most people, but individual variations in metabolism, fitness level, and body composition can affect actual calorie expenditure.

Q4: Where can I find MET values for different activities?
A: The Compendium of Physical Activities provides comprehensive MET values for hundreds of activities, available through various health and fitness resources.

Q5: Can this calculator be used for weight loss planning?
A: Yes, it can help estimate calorie expenditure from exercise, which is useful for creating a calorie deficit needed for weight loss when combined with dietary management.