1. What is the Calories Burned Equation?

The calories burned equation estimates energy expenditure during physical activity using MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values, which represent the intensity of the activity.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the calories burned equation:

Where:

• \( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (5.0 for moderate squats)
• \( weight_{kg} \) — Body weight in kilograms
• \( time_{h} \) — Exercise duration in hours

Explanation: The equation calculates energy expenditure by multiplying the activity intensity (MET) by body weight and exercise duration.

3. Importance of Calories Calculation

Details: Estimating calories burned helps with weight management, exercise planning, and understanding energy expenditure during workouts.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your weight in kg, exercise duration in hours (e.g., 0.5 for 30 minutes), and select squat intensity. All values must be valid (weight > 0, time > 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are MET values?
A: MET values represent the energy cost of physical activities. One MET is the energy expended at rest (3.5 ml O₂/kg/min).

Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual variations in metabolism can affect actual calories burned.

Q3: Should I include warm-up time?
A: Only include the time spent actively doing squats, not resting periods or warm-up.

Q4: Does body composition affect results?
A: Yes, muscle burns more calories than fat at rest, but the equation uses total body weight for simplicity.

Q5: Can I use this for other exercises?
A: Yes, but you need the appropriate MET value for the specific activity.