Calorie Calculator For Exercise For Weight Loss

Calorie Calculation Formulas:

\[ \text{Calories Burned} = \left(\frac{\text{MET} \times 3.5 \times \text{weight\_kg}}{200}\right) \times \text{minutes} \] \[ \text{Daily Intake} = \text{TDEE} - \text{burned} - 500 \]

MET Value:

Weight:

Exercise Duration:

minutes

Your TDEE:

kcal/day

Calories Burned:

Recommended Daily Intake:

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1. What is This Calculator For?

This calculator helps estimate calories burned during exercise and recommends a daily calorie intake for weight loss (500 kcal deficit after accounting for exercise).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses these formulas:

\[ \text{Calories Burned} = \left(\frac{\text{MET} \times 3.5 \times \text{weight\_kg}}{200}\right) \times \text{minutes} \] \[ \text{Daily Intake} = \text{TDEE} - \text{burned} - 500 \]

Where:

\( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (activity intensity)
\( weight\_kg \) — Body weight in kilograms
\( minutes \) — Duration of exercise
\( TDEE \) — Total Daily Energy Expenditure (maintenance calories)

Explanation: The formula accounts for exercise intensity, body weight, and duration to estimate energy expenditure, then adjusts your daily intake for weight loss.

3. Importance of Calorie Calculation

Details: Accurate calorie tracking helps create the necessary deficit for weight loss while maintaining energy levels and preventing excessive restriction.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Use accurate MET values for your activity, measure weight precisely, and know your TDEE (use a TDEE calculator if unsure).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find MET values for activities?
A: The Compendium of Physical Activities provides MET values for hundreds of activities.

Q2: Is the 500 kcal deficit appropriate for everyone?
A: It's a general guideline. Those with lower TDEE may need a smaller deficit (250-300 kcal).

Q3: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual variations in metabolism can affect actual values.

Q4: Should I eat back all exercise calories?
A: For weight loss, it's generally recommended to only eat back a portion (50-75%) of estimated exercise calories.

Q5: How often should I recalculate?
A: Recalculate whenever your weight changes significantly (±5 kg) or your activity level changes.