Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate calories burned for various activities.
MET levels by intensity:
- Light: 1-3 METs
- Moderate: 3-6 METs
- Vigorous: 6-9 METs
- High Intensity: 9+ METs
Factors Affecting Burn
Beyond activity type and duration, factors like age, muscle mass, fitness level, and genetics affect calorie burn. More muscle means higher metabolic rate both during and after exercise.
EPOC: The Afterburn Effect
High-intensity exercise creates an "afterburn" effect (EPOC) where you continue burning extra calories for hours after your workout. HIIT and weight training maximize this effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) represents the energy cost of an activity. 1 MET equals your resting metabolic rate. Higher MET values mean more calories burned.
This provides estimates based on average MET values. Actual calories burned vary based on fitness level, efficiency of movement, and individual metabolism.
It depends on your goals. For weight loss, eating back 50-75% is reasonable to prevent over-restriction. For maintenance, eating back most is fine.
Larger bodies require more energy to move and maintain. A heavier person will burn more calories doing the same activity as a lighter person.