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The Lap Swimming Calorie Calculator estimates the number of calories burned during lap swimming based on distance swum, MET value, and body weight. It helps swimmers track their energy expenditure for fitness or weight management purposes.
The calculator uses the following equation:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates energy expenditure by combining the physical work (distance) with the metabolic cost (MET) scaled by body weight.
Details: Knowing calorie expenditure helps with weight management, training planning, and understanding the energy demands of your swimming workouts.
Tips: Enter distance in miles (1 mile ≈ 1609 meters), select appropriate MET value (typically 6-10 for lap swimming depending on intensity), and your weight in kg. 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. 1 MET equals the energy expenditure while sitting quietly.
Q2: What MET value should I use for swimming?
A: For lap swimming, typical MET values range from 6 (light/moderate effort) to 10 (vigorous effort). Competitive swimmers may use higher values.
Q3: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual variations in swimming efficiency, stroke technique, and metabolism can affect actual calorie burn.
Q4: Should I use pool length instead of distance?
A: You can convert pool lengths to distance (e.g., 40 lengths in a 25m pool = 1000m ≈ 0.62 miles) before using this calculator.
Q5: Does stroke type affect calorie burn?
A: Yes, butterfly typically burns more calories than freestyle at the same distance. Adjust MET value accordingly for different strokes.