Calories Burned Recumbent Bike Calculator By Height

Calories Burned Formula:

\[ \text{Calories} = \text{MET} \times \text{weight (height adjusted)} \times \text{time} \]

Height:

Weight:

MET Value:

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Time:

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Calories Burned:

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1. What is the Calories Burned Recumbent Bike Calculator?

The Calories Burned Recumbent Bike Calculator estimates the number of calories burned during recumbent bike exercise based on height-adjusted weight, MET value, and exercise duration. It provides an accurate assessment of energy expenditure for fitness tracking and weight management.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{Calories} = \text{MET} \times \text{weight (height adjusted)} \times \text{time} \]

Where:

\( \text{MET} \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (unitless)
\( \text{weight} \) — Body weight adjusted for height (kg)
\( \text{time} \) — Exercise duration (hours)
\( \text{Calories} \) — Energy expenditure (kcal)

Explanation: The equation calculates energy expenditure by multiplying the metabolic equivalent, body weight, and exercise duration.

3. Importance of Calories Burned Calculation

Details: Accurate calories burned estimation is crucial for weight management, exercise planning, and tracking fitness progress. It helps in creating effective workout routines and achieving fitness goals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter height in centimeters, weight in kilograms, MET value, and time in hours. All values must be valid positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is MET value?
A: MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a unit that represents the energy cost of physical activities. One MET is defined as the energy expenditure while sitting at rest.

Q2: How is weight adjusted for height?
A: The calculator uses your actual body weight, which is already height-adjusted when considering individual body composition.

Q3: What are typical MET values for recumbent biking?
A: MET values typically range from 3.5-6.0 for recumbent biking, depending on intensity level.

Q4: Why use hours instead of minutes for time?
A: The formula requires time in hours for accurate calorie calculation. Convert minutes to hours by dividing by 60.

Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides a good estimate, but individual factors like metabolism, fitness level, and exercise intensity can affect actual calories burned.