1. What is the Calories Burned Equation?

The calories burned equation estimates energy expenditure during physical activity based on time spent, intensity (MET value), and body weight. It provides a practical way to estimate calorie expenditure for various activities.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the calories burned equation:

Where:

• \( Time \) — Duration of activity in hours
• \( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (intensity measure)
• \( Weight \) — Body weight in kilograms

Explanation: The equation accounts for the relationship between activity duration, intensity, and body weight in determining energy expenditure.

3. Importance of MET Values

Details: MET values represent the intensity of physical activities. For jumping rope, typical MET values range from 11.0-12.3 for moderate to vigorous intensity.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter time in hours (e.g., 0.5 for 30 minutes), use MET value of 12.3 for vigorous jumping rope, and weight in kg. All values must be valid (time > 0, MET > 0, weight > 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a MET value?
A: MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a ratio of working metabolic rate to resting metabolic rate. 1 MET = energy cost of sitting quietly.

Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual variations in metabolism, fitness level, and jumping technique affect actual calories burned.

Q3: Why is weight important in the calculation?
A: Heavier individuals burn more calories performing the same activity because they're moving more mass against gravity.

Q4: What's the MET value for jumping rope?
A: Typically 11.0-12.3 METs depending on intensity (moderate to vigorous). The calculator defaults to 12.3 for vigorous jumping.

Q5: Can men use this calculator?
A: Yes, the equation works for all adults, though men may have slightly different calorie burn due to body composition differences.