1. What is the Stationary Exercise Bike Calorie Calculator?

The Stationary Exercise Bike Calorie Calculator estimates the number of calories burned during a stationary bike workout based on time, intensity (MET value), and body weight. It provides a useful tool for tracking exercise energy expenditure.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the calorie calculation formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Time} \) — Exercise duration in hours
• \( \text{MET} \) — Metabolic Equivalent of Task (intensity level)
• \( \text{Weight} \) — Body weight in kilograms
• 3.5 — Oxygen consumption constant (mL/kg/min)
• 200 — Conversion factor to calories

Explanation: The formula calculates energy expenditure based on the metabolic cost of the activity and the individual's body weight.

3. Importance of Calorie Tracking

Details: Tracking calories burned during exercise helps with weight management, fitness goal setting, and understanding the energy cost of different activities.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter exercise time in hours, select appropriate MET value for your intensity level, and enter your weight in kilograms. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are typical MET values for stationary biking?
A: Light effort: 3.5-6 METs, moderate effort: 6-8 METs, vigorous effort: 8-12+ METs depending on resistance and speed.

Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual results may vary based on fitness level, metabolism, and bike efficiency.

Q3: Should I use my current weight or goal weight?
A: Always use your current weight for the most accurate calorie estimation.

Q4: Can I use this for other types of exercise?
A: This specific calculator is designed for stationary biking, but the formula can be adapted for other activities with appropriate MET values.

Q5: How does resistance affect calorie burn?
A: Higher resistance increases intensity, which raises the MET value and results in more calories burned per minute.