Total Gym Calories Burned Calculator

Calories Burned Equation:

\[ Calories = \frac{Intensity \times Time \times Weight}{Factor} \]

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1. What is the Calories Burned Equation?

The calories burned equation estimates energy expenditure during physical activity based on exercise intensity, duration, and body weight. It uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values to quantify exercise intensity.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following equation:

\[ Calories = \frac{Intensity \times Time \times Weight}{200} \]

Where:

\( Intensity \) — Exercise intensity in METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task)
\( Time \) — Duration of exercise in minutes
\( Weight \) — Body weight in kilograms
200 — Conversion factor (kcal per MET·min·kg)

Explanation: The equation accounts for how much energy your body uses during physical activity based on the intensity level, how long you exercise, and your body weight.

3. Importance of Tracking Calories Burned

Details: Knowing calories burned helps with weight management, fitness goal setting, and understanding the effectiveness of your workouts.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select your exercise intensity level, enter your workout duration in minutes, and your weight in kilograms. All values must be valid (time > 0, weight between 20-300 kg).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are MET values?
A: METs measure exercise intensity. 1 MET = resting energy expenditure. Light activity = 3 METs, moderate = 5 METs, vigorous = 7+ METs.

Q2: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides estimates based on averages. Actual calories burned may vary based on individual metabolism, fitness level, and exact exercise intensity.

Q3: Should I eat back all calories burned?
A: Not necessarily. If weight loss is your goal, it's generally recommended to eat back only a portion of exercise calories.

Q4: Does this account for afterburn effect?
A: No, this calculates only calories burned during the exercise session. Some activities (especially HIIT) continue burning calories afterward.

Q5: How does weight affect calories burned?
A: Heavier individuals burn more calories doing the same activity because they're moving more mass. The equation accounts for this directly.