1. What is the Recumbent Bike Calorie Formula?

The formula calculates calories burned during recumbent bike exercise for women based on time spent, intensity (MET value), and body weight. It's derived from metabolic equivalent calculations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following equation:

Where:

• Time — Duration of exercise in minutes
• MET — Metabolic equivalent of task (intensity level)
• Weight — Body weight in kilograms
• 3.5/200 — Conversion factor for kcal/min

Explanation: The equation accounts for exercise duration, intensity, and body weight to estimate energy expenditure.

3. Importance of MET Values

Details: MET values represent exercise intensity. Typical recumbent bike METs range from 3.5 (light effort) to 6.0 (vigorous effort). The default 4.0 MET represents moderate effort.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter time in minutes, select appropriate MET value (4.0 for moderate effort), and weight in kg. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but individual variations in metabolism can affect actual calories burned.

Q2: What's a typical MET value for recumbent biking?
A: Typically 3.5-6.0 METs depending on effort: 3.5-4.0 for light, 4.0-5.0 for moderate, 5.0-6.0 for vigorous.

Q3: Why is this specifically for women?
A: The calculation uses a standard formula, but women may have different metabolic rates than men at the same weight.

Q4: Should I use actual weight or lean body mass?
A: The formula uses total body weight as it accounts for energy needed to move the entire body.

Q5: How does resistance affect calories burned?
A: Higher resistance increases intensity (MET value), leading to more calories burned per minute.