Enter your weight and the duration of your Taekwondo session into the calculator to estimate the number of calories burned.
Taekwondo Calories Burned Formula
The formula to estimate the calories burned during Taekwondo is:
Calories Burned = ((Weight in pounds * MET value) / 2.2) * (Duration in minutes / 60)
Variables:
- Weight is the body weight in pounds.
- MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value for Taekwondo is 10.3.
- Duration is the length of the Taekwondo session in minutes.
To calculate the calories burned, multiply your body weight in pounds by the MET value for Taekwondo, divide by 2.2 to convert to kilograms, and then multiply by the duration of the session in hours.
What is MET?
MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task, which is a unit used to estimate the amount of energy used by the body during physical activity, as compared to resting metabolism. One MET is defined as the energy it takes to sit quietly. For the average adult, this is about one calorie per every 2.2 pounds of body weight per hour; someone who weighs 160 pounds would burn approximately 70 calories an hour while sitting or sleeping.
How to Calculate Calories Burned in Taekwondo?
The following steps outline how to calculate the calories burned during Taekwondo.
- First, determine your weight in pounds.
- Next, determine the duration of your Taekwondo session in minutes.
- Use the MET value for Taekwondo, which is 10.3.
- 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 = 30 minutes
