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METs -- Calculating calories burned

IMYarnCraz33
IMYarnCraz33 Posts: 1,016 Member
edited January 16 in Health and Weight Loss
I've seen so many people asking how to calculate calories burned so here's how to do it.
Below is a link showing examples of some exercises and the METs they're worth.

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http://www.topendsports.com/weight-loss/energy-met.htm

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  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    It's pretty accurate for me knowing what I get from my HRM for different activities. I know the next question will be that it doesn't list Zumba or Jillian Michaels DVD's.
  • limitedmommy
    limitedmommy Posts: 27 Member
    I use a HRM and it has always been really close to what MFP has but using this calculation it was off by a good amount. I will stick with what my HRM says. Everyone's differant age gender and what not...
  • IMYarnCraz33
    IMYarnCraz33 Posts: 1,016 Member
    I know what you mean.
    But if people can find something in that list that is of similar energy/intensity to the activity they're doing then they'll have at least an approximate idea.

    Many people don't have HRMs, which is why I posted. I don't have one currently, but will be getting one.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    That calculation needs METS. If we had that.......:huh:

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