Estimation of energy expenditure

Estimation of Energy Expenditure

Walking exercise*

In order to estimate energy expenditure, one should complete the following steps.

Enter your weight in pounds

Choose either option I or II

I. If you exercised outside, enter the duration of your exercise in minutes. Than, estimate the distance that you covered throughout the exercise session (in miles).

Exercise Duration (min):		Exercise Distance (miles)		Caloric Expenditure

II. If you exercised on a treadmill, enter average speed, elevation of the treadmill and the duration of the exercise session.

Speed		Grade		Exercise Duration (min):		Caloric Expenditure

*Most accurate for speeds of 1.9 – 3.7 mph.

Running exercise**

In order to estimate energy expenditure, one should complete the following steps.

Enter your weight in pounds

Choose either option I or II

I. If you exercised outside, enter the duration of your exercise in minutes. Than, estimate the distance that you covered throughout the exercise session (in miles).

Exercise Duration (min):		Exercise Distance (miles)		Caloric Expenditure

II. If you exercised on a treadmill, enter average speed, elevation of the treadmill and the duration of the exercise session.

Speed		Grade		Exercise Duration (min):		Caloric Expenditure

**Most accurate for speeds greater than 5 mph but appropriate for speeds as low as 3 mph if the individual is truly walking or running.

Other forms of exercise

Weight		Estimated MET Level		Exercise Duration (min):		Caloric Expenditure