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The Biking Calorie Calculator estimates the number of calories burned during cycling activities using the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula. It helps track energy expenditure for fitness and weight management purposes.
The calculator uses the calorie expenditure equation:
Where:
Explanation: The MET value represents the intensity of the activity, with higher values indicating more vigorous exercise and greater calorie burn.
Details: Tracking calories burned during exercise helps with weight management, fitness goal setting, and understanding the energy cost of different physical activities.
Tips: Enter your weight in kilograms, biking duration in hours, and the appropriate MET value. For moderate biking, the default MET value of 6.8 is used, but you can adjust for different intensities.
Q1: What is MET and how is it determined?
A: MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task. It's a standard value that represents the energy cost of physical activities. Moderate biking typically has a MET value of 6.8.
Q2: How accurate is this calculator?
A: The calculator provides a good estimate based on standard MET values. Actual calorie burn may vary based on individual metabolism, terrain, and cycling intensity.
Q3: What MET values should I use for different biking intensities?
A: Light biking: 4.0 MET, Moderate biking: 6.8 MET, Vigorous biking: 10.0 MET, Racing: 12.0+ MET.
Q4: Should I use this for weight loss planning?
A: This calculator can help estimate exercise calories for weight management, but should be combined with dietary tracking for comprehensive weight loss planning.
Q5: How does weight affect calorie burn?
A: Heavier individuals burn more calories during the same activity because it requires more energy to move a larger mass.