1. What is the Indoor Cycling Calories Burned Calculator?

The Indoor Cycling Calories Burned Calculator estimates the number of calories you burn during indoor cycling sessions based on your weight, workout duration, and intensity (MET value).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( Time \) — Duration of activity in hours
• \( MET \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (intensity measure)
• \( Weight \) — Body weight in kilograms

Explanation: The formula accounts for the relationship between exercise intensity, duration, and body weight in calorie expenditure.

3. Importance of Calorie Calculation

Details: Knowing calories burned helps with weight management, exercise planning, and tracking fitness progress.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter time in hours (e.g., 0.5 for 30 minutes), select appropriate MET value for your workout intensity, and your current weight in kg.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are typical MET values for indoor cycling?
A: Light effort: ~4.8 MET, moderate: ~6.8 MET, vigorous: ~8.8 MET, very vigorous: ~12 MET.

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

Q3: Should I use my current weight or goal weight?
A: Always use your current weight for accurate calculations.

Q4: Does this account for afterburn effect?
A: No, the calculation only estimates calories burned during the activity itself.

Q5: Can I use this for outdoor cycling?
A: While the formula works, MET values differ for outdoor cycling due to terrain and wind resistance.