Kilojoules Burned During Exercise Calculator Percentage

Kilojoules Burned Equation:

\[ kJ = (Percentage \times MET \times Weight \times Time) \times 4.184 \]

Percentage of Max Effort:

MET Value:

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Weight:

Time:

hours

Kilojoules Burned (kJ):

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1. What is the Kilojoules Burned Equation?

The Kilojoules Burned Equation calculates energy expenditure during exercise based on percentage of maximum effort, MET value, weight, and time. It provides an estimate of kilojoules burned during physical activity.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the equation:

\[ kJ = (Percentage \times MET \times Weight \times Time) \times 4.184 \]

Where:

\( Percentage \) — Percentage of maximum effort (%)
\( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (unitless)
\( Weight \) — Body weight (kg)
\( Time \) — Duration of exercise (hours)
\( 4.184 \) — Conversion factor to kilojoules

Explanation: The equation accounts for exercise intensity (percentage of max effort and MET value), body weight, and duration to estimate energy expenditure in kilojoules.

3. Importance of Kilojoules Calculation

Details: Accurate energy expenditure estimation is crucial for weight management, exercise programming, and understanding the metabolic cost of physical activities.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter percentage of maximum effort (%), MET value, weight in kg, 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 accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides an estimate based on standard equations. Individual variations in metabolism, fitness level, and exercise efficiency can affect actual energy expenditure.

Q3: What percentage of max effort should I use?
A: This depends on your perceived exertion during the activity. 50% might represent light effort, while 90-100% represents maximum effort.

Q4: Can this be used for all types of exercise?
A: The equation is generally applicable to various exercises, but MET values and effort percentages should be appropriate for the specific activity.

Q5: Why convert to kilojoules?
A: Kilojoules are the standard metric unit for energy. The conversion factor 4.184 converts from kilocalories to kilojoules (1 kcal = 4.184 kJ).