1. What is the Running Calorie Calculator?

The Running Calorie Calculator estimates calories burned during running based on your speed, weight, and duration. It uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values which represent the energy cost of physical activities.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( MET_{speed} \) — Metabolic equivalent for running speed (dimensionless)
• \( weight \) — Body weight in kilograms
• \( time \) — Duration of activity in hours

Explanation: The MET value represents how many times more energy an activity burns compared to resting. The formula converts this to actual calories burned based on your weight and exercise duration.

3. Importance of MET Values

Details: MET values are standardized measures of exercise intensity. Higher MET values indicate more intense activities that burn more calories per minute.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select your running speed, enter your weight in kg, and duration in minutes. For accurate results, use your actual body weight and be honest about your running speed.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use kg for weight calculation?
A: The MET formula is standardized using metric units. Using kg ensures accurate calculations with the established MET values.

Q2: How accurate are these calculations?
A: They provide good estimates (±10-20%) for most people, but individual metabolism, running efficiency, and terrain can affect actual calories burned.

Q3: Does this account for incline or terrain?
A: No, these calculations assume flat terrain. Running uphill burns significantly more calories.

Q4: Can I use this for weight loss planning?
A: Yes, it can help estimate calorie expenditure, but remember weight loss also depends on diet and other factors.

Q5: Why are MET values higher for faster speeds?
A: Faster running requires more energy per minute as it's more physically demanding and engages more muscle groups.