What is Activity Caloric Cost Calculator?
Uses Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) values to quantify energy flux.
How it Works
1. Identify Activity (Select MET). 2. Record Body Mass. 3. Input Duration. 4. Calculate Flux.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1 Identify
- Select activity type.
- 2 Record Mass
- Current weight.
- 3 Duration
- Time in mins.
- 4 Calculate
- Energy burned.
Example
Input: Running (8 MET), 75kg, 30m
Result: 315 kcal
FAQ
What is a MET?
Metabolic Equivalent: 1 MET = Energy cost of sitting quietly.
What is EPOC?
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption ('afterburn') - not included here.
Does intensity vary?
Yes, 'running' varies by speed and incline, altering the MET.
Accuracy?
Standardized estimate; individual variance exists.
Heart rate?
Correlation exists but decoupling occurs at high intensities.
Conclusion
Energy expenditure is variable. Use this as a baseline for fueling, but monitor physiological feedback (hunger, fatigue) to adjust intake.