Enter your weight and the duration of arm circles to calculate the calories burned. This calculator helps you estimate the number of calories burned while doing arm circles.
Arm Circles Calories Burned Formula
The formula to calculate the calories burned during arm circles is:
Calories Burned = (MET * Weight in kg * Duration in minutes) / 60
Variables:
- MET is the Metabolic Equivalent of Task, which is a unit that estimates the energy used by the body during physical activity, compared to resting metabolism. For arm circles, the MET value is approximately 3.0.
- Weight is the body weight in kilograms (to convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.20462).
- Duration is the time spent performing arm circles in minutes.
To calculate the calories burned, first convert your weight from pounds to kilograms, then multiply by the MET value for arm circles and the duration of the exercise. Finally, divide by 60 to convert the result into calories.
What are Arm Circles?
Arm circles are a simple and effective exercise that involves rotating the arms in circular motions. This exercise targets the shoulders, arms, and back, and can be performed with or without weights. Arm circles are often used as a warm-up exercise to increase blood flow and prepare the muscles for more intense workouts.
How to Calculate Calories Burned Doing Arm Circles?
Follow these steps to calculate the calories burned during arm circles:
- Enter your weight in pounds.
- Enter the duration of the arm circles in minutes.
- Use the formula provided above to calculate the calories burned.
- Click the “Calculate” button to see the result.
- Use the “Reset” button to clear the fields and perform a new calculation.
Example Problem:
Let’s calculate the calories burned for a person weighing 150 pounds who does arm circles for 10 minutes.
Weight = 150 pounds (convert to kg: 150 / 2.20462 = 68.04 kg)
Duration = 10 minutes
MET value for arm circles = 3.0
Calories Burned = (3.0 * 68.04 kg * 10 minutes) / 60 = 34.02 calories
