Enter your weight and the time you spend in a steam room to estimate the calories you might burn. This calculator provides an approximate number of calories burned based on average metabolic rates.
Steam Room Calories Burned Formula
The formula used to estimate the calories burned in a steam room is as follows:
Calories Burned = 1.5 * Weight (lbs) * Time Spent (min)
Variables:
- Weight is the body weight of the person using the steam room (in pounds).
- Time Spent is the duration of the steam room session (in minutes).
To estimate the calories burned, multiply the weight of the person by the time spent in the steam room and by the average calorie burn rate of 1.5 calories per minute per pound.
What is a Steam Room?
A steam room is a heated room that is filled with steam, where people sit to relax and sweat. Steam rooms are commonly found in gyms, spas, and health clubs. They are used for relaxation, to soothe sore muscles, and to promote sweating, which is believed to have health benefits such as detoxification and aiding in weight loss.
How to Calculate Calories Burned in a Steam Room?
The following steps outline how to estimate the calories burned during a steam room session.
- First, determine your weight in pounds.
- Next, determine the duration of your steam room session in minutes.
- Use the formula provided above to calculate the estimated calories burned.
- Finally, enter the values into the calculator to verify the estimated calories burned.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Weight = 150 pounds
Time Spent in Steam Room = 30 minutes
