Enter your weight, select the intensity level of the lifting, and the duration of the workout into the calculator to estimate the calories burned during the lifting session.
Lifting Calorie Burn Formula
The following formula is used to estimate the calories burned during a lifting session:
Calories Burned = (Weight * MET value) * (Duration / 60)
Variables:
- Weight is your body weight in pounds.
- MET value is the Metabolic Equivalent of Task, which varies based on the intensity level of the lifting:
- Light intensity has a MET value of 2.3.
- Moderate intensity has a MET value of 3.8.
- Vigorous intensity has a MET value of 6.0.
- Duration is the time spent lifting in minutes.
To estimate the calories burned, multiply your body weight by the MET value corresponding to the intensity level of your lifting session, then multiply by the duration of the workout in hours (duration in minutes divided by 60).
What Does the Lifting Calorie Calculator Tell You?
The Lifting Calorie Calculator provides an estimate of the total calories burned during a weightlifting session. This can be useful for individuals looking to manage their weight or track their fitness progress. It is important to note that the actual calories burned can vary based on several factors, including individual metabolism and the specific exercises performed.
How to Use the Lifting Calorie Calculator?
The following steps outline how to use the Lifting Calorie Calculator:
- Enter your body weight in pounds.
- Select the intensity level of your lifting session (light, moderate, or vigorous).
- Enter the duration of your workout in minutes.
- Click the “Calculate” button to estimate the calories burned.
- The calculator will display the estimated calories burned during the lifting session.
- Use the “Reset” button to clear all fields and perform a new calculation.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Your weight = 150 pounds
Intensity level = Moderate
Duration = 45 minutes