Enter your weight and the duration of your Jazzercise session into the calculator to estimate the number of calories burned.
Calories Burned Jazzercise Formula
The formula used to estimate the calories burned during Jazzercise is based on the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) value for Jazzercise and the individual’s body weight.
Calories Burned = (Weight in pounds * MET value * Duration in minutes) / 60
Variables:
- Weight is the body weight of the person doing Jazzercise (pounds)
- MET value is the Metabolic Equivalent of Task for Jazzercise (7.3)
- Duration is the length of the Jazzercise session (minutes)
To estimate the calories burned, multiply the body weight in pounds by the MET value for Jazzercise and the duration of the session in minutes, then divide by 60.
What is Jazzercise?
Jazzercise is a dance-based fitness program that combines jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing movements into one fun and effective workout. It is known for its high-energy and music-driven classes that aim to improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility.
How to Calculate Calories Burned During Jazzercise?
The following steps outline how to calculate the calories burned during a Jazzercise session.
- First, determine your body weight in pounds.
- Next, determine the duration of your Jazzercise session in minutes.
- Use the MET value for Jazzercise, which is 7.3.
- Apply the formula to calculate the calories burned.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Weight = 150 pounds
Duration of Jazzercise session = 30 minutes
