How to Easily Calculate Calories Burned During Exercise

Counting calories can help you increase your weight loss, get in shape and improve your workout routine. However, many workouts may leave you wondering how many calories were actually burned – especially if different fitness activities are combined during the same exercise session. Follow the steps below to learn how to calculate calories burned during your workout.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Locate a scale and determine an accurate measurement of your weight. The number of calories at rest and during exercise varies based on your current weight. Measure your weight at regular intervals to determine if weight has been gained or lost due to your workout routine.

2. List what activities you perform during your workout and the level of intensity. Calories burned during exercise can vary depending on the workout chosen and degree of difficulty or intensity. In most cases, longer and more intense workouts will burn more calories.

3. Determine the length of time you perform each activity during your workout.

4. Locate an online “Activity” or “Calories Burned” calculator on the Internet. They will simplify the calculation process or click on the “Resources” link below. Enter the numbers obtained in the previous steps for each activity.

5. Consult a fitness expert if you want to learn how to calculate calories burned during exercise yourself. Keep in mind it is a detailed process, and it will take time to understand the formula used.

Resources

• Calories Burned Calculator
• Nutrition Data: Calories Burned Estimator