Exercise & Sport Calorie Database Calculator
Comprehensive search engine for exercise calories covering 200+ specific sports and activities using the 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities.
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About
Generic calculators often lack precision for niche sports. Is "Swimming" a leisurely paddle or competitive laps? This database calculator utilizes the 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities to provide specific Metabolic Equivalent (MET) values for over 200 distinct activities. From "Archery" to "Water Polo," this tool allows users to search specifically for their sport to calculate energy expenditure with greater accuracy than standard broad-category estimators.
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Formulas
Energy calculation utilizes the specific MET code derived from the database:
Kcal = MET × Weightkg × Durationhours
Reference Data
| Activity Code | Sport | Intensity | MET |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15610 | Boxing | Sparring | 7.8 |
| 18070 | Volleyball | Competitive | 8.0 |
| 17080 | Hiking | Cross Country | 6.0 |
| 15590 | Bowling | General | 3.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a coding scheme that classifies specific physical activities by energy expenditure. It was developed to standardize the assignment of MET intensities in physical activity research.
Yes. For example, "Cycling, leisure" is ~4.0 METs, while "Cycling, racing" can exceed 12.0 METs. Selecting the specific intensity match is crucial for accurate data.