Calorie Heart Rate Calculator

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Understanding Calorie Burn During Exercise

Estimating the number of calories you burn during exercise is a common goal for many fitness enthusiasts. While direct measurement is complex, several factors contribute to calorie expenditure, including your heart rate, the intensity and duration of your workout, and your individual body composition (weight, age, sex, etc.).

The Karvonen formula is a widely used method for calculating heart rate training zones, and it can be adapted to provide an estimate of calorie burn. This formula takes into account your Resting Heart Rate (RHR) and your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) to determine your Heart Rate Reserve (HRR). HRR is the difference between your MHR and RHR, representing the range of your heart rate during physical activity.

Maximum Heart Rate (MHR): A common estimation for MHR is 220 minus your age. While this is a general guideline, individual MHR can vary.

Resting Heart Rate (RHR): This is your heart rate when you are completely at rest, typically measured first thing in the morning before getting out of bed. For a more accurate RHR, measure it over several days and take the average.

By using your target heart rate zone (calculated using HRR) and your body weight, you can then estimate calorie expenditure. A general rule of thumb is that for every liter of oxygen consumed, approximately 5 calories are burned. Heart rate is a good proxy for oxygen consumption during aerobic exercise.

How this Calculator Works

This calculator uses your provided details to estimate your calorie burn. It will first estimate your Maximum Heart Rate, then use your Resting Heart Rate and the heart rate at a specific point in your workout (indicated by your current heart rate during exercise) to calculate your Heart Rate Reserve. This, along with your weight and the duration of your workout, allows for an estimated calorie burn calculation.

Remember, this is an estimation tool. For precise measurements, consider using a heart rate monitor with built-in calorie tracking features or consulting with a fitness professional.

Calorie Burn Calculator

function calculateCalories() { var age = parseFloat(document.getElementById("age").value); var weightKg = parseFloat(document.getElementById("weightKg").value); var restingHeartRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("restingHeartRate").value); var currentHeartRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("currentHeartRate").value); var durationMinutes = parseFloat(document.getElementById("durationMinutes").value); var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result"); resultDiv.innerHTML = "; // Clear previous results // Input validation if (isNaN(age) || age 120) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid age between 1 and 120."; return; } if (isNaN(weightKg) || weightKg <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid weight in kilograms."; return; } if (isNaN(restingHeartRate) || restingHeartRate = 200) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid resting heart rate (bpm)."; return; } if (isNaN(currentHeartRate) || currentHeartRate = 240) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid current heart rate during exercise (bpm)."; return; } if (isNaN(durationMinutes) || durationMinutes <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid exercise duration in minutes."; return; } if (currentHeartRate <= restingHeartRate) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Current heart rate must be higher than resting heart rate during exercise."; return; } // 1. Estimate Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) var maxHeartRate = 220 – age; // 2. Calculate Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) var heartRateReserve = maxHeartRate – restingHeartRate; // 3. Calculate % of HRR for the current heart rate var percentHrr = ((currentHeartRate – restingHeartRate) / heartRateReserve) * 100; // 4. Estimate Oxygen Consumption (METs – Metabolic Equivalents) – simplified // This is a common simplification. More complex formulas exist. // A value of 4 METs for moderate intensity is often used as a baseline. // We can adjust based on % of HRR for a slightly better estimate. var mets; if (percentHrr < 40) { mets = 3.5; // Light intensity } else if (percentHrr < 60) { mets = 4.5; // Moderate intensity } else if (percentHrr < 80) { mets = 7.0; // Vigorous intensity } else { mets = 10.0; // Very vigorous intensity } // 5. Calculate Calorie Burn (using METs formula) // Calories burned per minute = (METs * 3.5 * weightKg) / 200 var caloriesPerMinute = (mets * 3.5 * weightKg) / 200; var totalCaloriesBurned = caloriesPerMinute * durationMinutes; resultDiv.innerHTML = "

Estimated Calorie Burn:

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