How to use this calculator
- Choose the activity and enter your weight.
- Enter the duration.
- See calories burned and intensity.
How it works
Calories burned = MET x 3.5 x body weight (kg) / 200 x minutes. MET values come from the Compendium of Physical Activities; 1 MET is energy at rest, 3 to 6 is moderate, above 6 vigorous.
Reading your result
| Under 3 METs | Light |
|---|---|
| 3 to 6 METs | Moderate |
| Over 6 METs | Vigorous |
Physiotherapy treatment
Activity expenditure estimation is the core of physiotherapy for physical activity. After an assessment, your physiotherapist sets a plan built around walking, cycling, swimming or approved exercise, progressed as your results improve. Hands-on treatment, pain relief and education are added where they help.
Exercises this calculator may recommend
Your result decides which of these appear, and at what dose.
Medical note
Calculators give estimates for general guidance and do not diagnose any condition. Stop and seek medical help for chest pain, fainting, sudden weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or severe or rapidly worsening pain. Always follow your surgeon's or doctor's instructions over any calculator.