1. What is the Under Desk Elliptical Calorie Calculator?

This calculator estimates calories burned while using an under desk elliptical machine based on time spent, MET value of the activity, and your weight. It's useful for tracking energy expenditure for fat loss goals.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

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

Explanation: The formula calculates energy expenditure by combining the intensity of the activity (MET) with your body weight and duration.

3. Importance of Calorie Calculation

Details: Understanding calorie expenditure helps create effective fat loss programs by ensuring you maintain a calorie deficit while meeting your nutritional needs.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: For accurate results, use actual MET values for your specific activity intensity. Typical MET values for under desk ellipticals range from 2.0 to 4.0 depending on effort.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a MET value?
A: MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a unit that represents the energy cost of physical activities. 1 MET equals the energy you expend at rest.

Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual variations in metabolism and efficiency can affect actual calorie burn.

Q3: What's a typical MET value for under desk ellipticals?
A: Most under desk ellipticals have MET values between 2.0 (light effort) to 4.0 (vigorous effort).

Q4: Should I use this for weight loss planning?
A: Yes, but combine it with dietary tracking for best results. Remember that creating a 500 kcal daily deficit typically leads to about 0.5 kg fat loss per week.

Q5: Why divide by 200 in the formula?
A: This converts the result to kilocalories (kcal) from the original formula that calculates calories per minute per kilogram.