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The Swimming Calorie Burn Calculator estimates the number of calories burned during swimming activities based on MET values, weight, and duration. It helps swimmers track their energy expenditure for fitness and weight management purposes.
The calculator uses the standard calorie burn formula:
Where:
Explanation: MET values represent the energy cost of physical activities. One MET is defined as the energy expenditure while sitting at rest.
Details: Tracking calorie burn during swimming helps with weight management, fitness goal setting, and understanding the effectiveness of your workout routine for cardiovascular health and endurance building.
Tips: Enter your weight in kilograms, swimming duration in hours, and select the appropriate MET value based on your swimming intensity. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What are MET values for different swimming styles?
A: Light effort (5.8 MET), moderate effort (7.0 MET), vigorous effort (8.3 MET), competitive swimming (10.0 MET).
Q2: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides a good estimate based on average MET values. Individual results may vary based on swimming efficiency, water temperature, and personal metabolism.
Q3: Should I use kg or pounds for weight?
A: The calculator requires weight in kilograms. To convert from pounds, divide by 2.205.
Q4: Does swimming style affect calorie burn?
A: Yes, different strokes have different energy demands. Butterfly typically burns the most calories, followed by freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke.
Q5: Can I use this for other water activities?
A: This calculator is specifically calibrated for swimming. Other water activities like water aerobics or aqua jogging have different MET values.