How to Calculate Calories Burned Per Hour
Tracking calories burned is common when you are trying to lose weight. It may also be necessary on a high-level fitness program to ensure enough calories are consumed to maintain the activity levels. It is not an exact science because each individual burns a different number of calories per hour depending on the person's weight and metabolism and the type of exercise performed. However, a reasonable calculation can be made taking these factors into consideration.
Things You'll Need
- Pen and paper
- Calculator
- Scales
- Activity and calorie chart
- Pedometer or stopwatch
Instructions
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Weigh yourself first thing in the morning before you have eaten. Wear light clothing. Use this as your base weight for making your calculations.
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Decide what exercise you are going to be doing for the next hour. You may be combining different routines such as a half-hour of walking and a half-hour of gardening. Time each form of exercise with the stopwatch.
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Also, measure how far you have walked, cycled or run within your hour and calculate your speed per hour. Using a pedometer gives a good indication of distance.
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Using an activity chart, calculate the calories burnt for each particular exercise. If your exact weight is not shown re-evaluate the amount based on your measurements.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a computer program to check whether your math was correct. Input your activity and length of time, and the computer will calculate the approximate calories used.
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