1. What is Weight Training Calorie Calculator?

This calculator estimates calories burned during weight training and recommends a daily calorie intake for weight loss. It accounts for exercise duration, body weight, and your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses these equations:

Where:

• \( minutes \) — Duration of weight training session
• \( weight_{kg} \) — Your body weight in kilograms
• \( TDEE \) — Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure
• 500 — Calorie deficit for weight loss (approx. 1 lb/week)

Explanation: The calculation estimates energy expenditure during resistance training and adjusts your daily intake to create a deficit for weight loss.

3. Importance of Calorie Calculation for Weight Loss

Details: Accurate calorie tracking helps ensure you maintain an appropriate deficit for sustainable weight loss while preserving muscle mass during resistance training.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter accurate weight in kg, training duration in minutes, and your calculated TDEE. For best results, measure weight in the morning before eating.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is the calorie burn estimate?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate, but individual variation exists based on intensity, rest periods, and exercise selection.

Q2: Why subtract 500 calories?
A: This creates a 500 kcal/day deficit, leading to about 1 lb (0.45 kg) of weight loss per week, a sustainable rate.

Q3: Should I eat back all exercise calories?
A: This calculator accounts for exercise in your deficit. For light activity, you might not need to eat back calories.

Q4: Does this work for other exercises?
A: The calculation is specific to weight training. Cardio exercises have different MET values.

Q5: What if I'm not losing weight?
A: Reassess your TDEE, measurement accuracy, and consider non-exercise activity. Plateaus are normal - adjust as needed.