Calorie Burning Calculator (Heart Rate Based)
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max-width: 600px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 20px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 8px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
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.calculator-title {
text-align: center;
color: #333;
margin-bottom: 20px;
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.calculator-inputs {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
gap: 15px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
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.input-group {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
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.input-group label {
margin-bottom: 5px;
font-weight: bold;
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.input-group input[type="number"],
.input-group select {
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border-radius: 4px;
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.calorie-calculator-container button {
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.calorie-calculator-container button:hover {
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.calculator-result {
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function calculateCalories() {
var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById("weight").value);
var duration = parseFloat(document.getElementById("duration").value);
var heartRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("heartRate").value);
var age = parseFloat(document.getElementById("age").value);
var gender = document.getElementById("gender").value;
var caloriesPerMinute = 0;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = "; // Clear previous results
if (isNaN(weight) || isNaN(duration) || isNaN(heartRate) || isNaN(age) || weight <= 0 || duration <= 0 || heartRate <= 0 || age <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields.';
return;
}
// Basic MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) estimation based on heart rate and intensity
// This is a simplification. Actual MET values depend on the specific activity.
var metValue = 0;
if (heartRate < 100) {
metValue = 3.0; // Light intensity
} else if (heartRate < 120) {
metValue = 5.0; // Moderate intensity
} else if (heartRate < 140) {
metValue = 7.0; // Vigorous intensity
} else if (heartRate < 160) {
metValue = 9.0; // Very vigorous intensity
} else {
metValue = 11.0; // Extremely vigorous intensity
}
// Calorie burning formula (approximate):
// Calories per minute = MET * 3.5 * weight (in kg) / 200
var caloriesPerMinute = metValue * 3.5 * weight / 200;
// Adjustments for gender and age (simplified)
if (gender === "female") {
caloriesPerMinute *= 0.9; // Females tend to burn slightly fewer calories
}
// Age adjustment is complex and often not linearly applied in simple calculators.
// For this basic model, we'll omit a direct age multiplier, but acknowledge its impact.
var totalCaloriesBurned = caloriesPerMinute * duration;
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Estimated Calories Burned: ' + totalCaloriesBurned.toFixed(2) + ' kcal';
}
Understanding Calorie Burning with Heart Rate
Monitoring your heart rate during exercise is a fantastic way to gauge your effort and estimate how many calories you're burning. This calculator provides an approximation based on your weight, the duration of your workout, your average heart rate, age, and gender.
How it Works:
The calculator uses a formula that relates your exercise intensity, measured by your heart rate, to your metabolic rate. The core concept involves Metabolic Equivalents (METs).
- METs: A MET is a measure of the energy expenditure of a physical activity. 1 MET is the energy you expend sitting at rest. Activities are assigned MET values based on their intensity.
- Heart Rate as an Indicator: Your heart rate is a direct indicator of how hard your cardiovascular system is working. Higher heart rates generally correspond to higher MET values and thus, more calories burned. Our calculator uses your average heart rate to estimate an appropriate MET value for your workout.
- Weight and Duration: A heavier person will burn more calories than a lighter person doing the same activity for the same duration, as they are moving more mass. Longer durations naturally lead to more calories burned.
- Age and Gender: While not as significant as intensity or duration, age and gender can have a minor impact on metabolic rate and body composition, which influences calorie expenditure.
The Formula (Simplified):
A common approximation for calorie expenditure during exercise is:
Calories per minute = MET * 3.5 * (Weight in kg) / 200
Where MET is estimated based on your heart rate and the duration is then multiplied by this per-minute rate to get the total calories burned.
Example Calculation:
Let's consider an example:
- Weight: 65 kg
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Average Heart Rate: 145 bpm
- Age: 30 years
- Gender: Female
With an average heart rate of 145 bpm, the calculator might estimate a MET value of around 8.0 (representing a vigorous intensity). Using the formula:
Calories per minute = 8.0 * 3.5 * 65 / 200 = 9.1 kcal/minute
Total Calories Burned = 9.1 kcal/minute * 45 minutes = 409.5 kcal
Given the gender is female, a slight adjustment might be applied, resulting in an estimated total of approximately 368.55 kcal burned.
Important Considerations:
This calculator provides an estimation. Individual results can vary significantly due to factors like:
- Specific type of exercise performed (e.g., running vs. cycling at the same heart rate)
- Fitness level
- Environmental conditions (temperature, altitude)
- Individual metabolism
- Accuracy of heart rate monitoring
For precise calorie expenditure data, consider using a fitness tracker with advanced sensors or consulting with a fitness professional.