Estimate calories burned for walking, running, cycling, and 14 other activities using MET values.
Calories burned ≈ MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours), where each activity has a characteristic MET value.
A 70 kg person cycling at a moderate effort (MET 8) for 45 minutes burns about 420 calories.
A Metabolic Equivalent of Task measures activity intensity. 1 MET is resting; higher values mean more calories burned per minute.
It gives a reasonable average, but actual burn varies with fitness level, intensity, and efficiency. Use it for general planning.
No. Estimates are for tracking. Consult a provider for exercise guidance with health conditions.
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