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The High Knees Calories Burned Calculator estimates the number of calories burned during high knees exercise, which is metabolically equivalent to bicycling. It uses the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value to provide an accurate energy expenditure calculation.
The calculator uses the calories equation:
Where:
Explanation: The equation calculates energy expenditure based on the intensity of the activity (MET value), body weight, and duration of exercise.
Details: Accurate calorie calculation helps in weight management, exercise planning, and tracking fitness progress. Understanding energy expenditure is crucial for achieving fitness goals and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Tips: Enter your weight in kilograms and exercise time in hours. All values must be valid (weight > 0, time > 0). For partial hours, use decimal values (e.g., 0.5 for 30 minutes).
Q1: Why use MET value of 7 for high knees?
A: High knees is a vigorous exercise that is metabolically equivalent to bicycling at a moderate pace, which has a MET value of 7 according to standard exercise physiology tables.
Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: While MET-based calculations provide good estimates, individual variations in metabolism, exercise intensity, and efficiency can affect actual calorie burn.
Q3: Can I use this for other exercises?
A: This specific calculator is designed for high knees/bicycling equivalence. Different exercises have different MET values and would require separate calculations.
Q4: Should I use this for weight loss planning?
A: This can be a useful tool for estimating exercise energy expenditure as part of a comprehensive weight management program, but should be combined with dietary monitoring.
Q5: How does weight affect calorie burn?
A: Heavier individuals burn more calories doing the same exercise because it requires more energy to move a larger body mass.