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max-width: 700px;
margin: 20px auto;
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width: calc(100% – 22px);
padding: 12px;
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border-radius: 6px;
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font-weight: bold;
width: 100%;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
margin-top: 20px;
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transform: translateY(-2px);
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margin-top: 25px;
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font-size: 1.2em;
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font-weight: bold;
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display: flex;
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display: flex;
align-items: center;
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margin: 0;
transform: scale(1.2);
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margin-top: 40px;
padding-top: 30px;
border-top: 1px dashed #ccc;
color: #333;
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function getMetValue(speed_kmh) {
// Approximate MET values based on jogging/running speed (km/h)
// Source: Compendium of Physical Activities, various fitness resources
if (speed_kmh < 5.0) return 5.0; // Very slow jog/brisk walk
if (speed_kmh < 6.0) return 6.0; // Slow jog
if (speed_kmh < 7.0) return 7.0; // Moderate jog
if (speed_kmh < 8.0) return 8.0; // Jogging (e.g., 8 km/h ~ 5 mph)
if (speed_kmh < 9.0) return 9.0; // Faster jog
if (speed_kmh < 10.0) return 10.0; // Running (e.g., 9.7 km/h ~ 6 mph)
if (speed_kmh < 11.0) return 11.0; // Faster running
if (speed_kmh < 12.0) return 12.0; // Running (e.g., 11.3 km/h ~ 7 mph)
if (speed_kmh < 13.0) return 12.5; // Running (e.g., 12.9 km/h ~ 8 mph)
if (speed_kmh < 14.0) return 13.0; // Fast running
if (speed_kmh < 15.0) return 14.0; // Very fast running (e.g., 14.5 km/h ~ 9 mph)
return 15.0; // Sprinting/very high speed (e.g., 16.1 km/h ~ 10 mph)
}
function calculateJoggingCalories() {
var bodyWeightInput = document.getElementById("bodyWeight").value;
var joggingSpeedInput = document.getElementById("joggingSpeed").value;
var durationMinutesInput = document.getElementById("durationMinutes").value;
var weightUnit = document.querySelector('input[name="weightUnit"]:checked').value;
var speedUnit = document.querySelector('input[name="speedUnit"]:checked').value;
var weight_kg;
var speed_kmh;
var duration_hours;
// Input validation
if (isNaN(bodyWeightInput) || bodyWeightInput <= 0) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid positive body weight.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(joggingSpeedInput) || joggingSpeedInput <= 0) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid positive jogging speed.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(durationMinutesInput) || durationMinutesInput <= 0) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid positive duration in minutes.";
return;
}
// Convert weight to kg
if (weightUnit === "lbs") {
weight_kg = parseFloat(bodyWeightInput) * 0.453592;
} else {
weight_kg = parseFloat(bodyWeightInput);
}
// Convert speed to km/h
if (speedUnit === "mph") {
speed_kmh = parseFloat(joggingSpeedInput) * 1.60934;
} else {
speed_kmh = parseFloat(joggingSpeedInput);
}
// Convert duration to hours
duration_hours = parseFloat(durationMinutesInput) / 60;
var metValue = getMetValue(speed_kmh);
// Calories Burned = METs * Body Weight (kg) * Duration (hours)
var caloriesBurned = metValue * weight_kg * duration_hours;
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Estimated Calories Burned: " + caloriesBurned.toFixed(0) + " kcal";
}
function updateWeightLabel() {
var weightUnit = document.querySelector('input[name="weightUnit"]:checked').value;
var label = document.querySelector('label[for="bodyWeight"]');
if (weightUnit === "kg") {
label.innerHTML = "Your Body Weight:";
} else {
label.innerHTML = "Your Body Weight:";
}
}
function updateSpeedLabel() {
var speedUnit = document.querySelector('input[name="speedUnit"]:checked').value;
var label = document.querySelector('label[for="joggingSpeed"]');
if (speedUnit === "kmh") {
label.innerHTML = "Jogging Speed:";
} else {
label.innerHTML = "Jogging Speed:";
}
}
// Initial label updates
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
updateWeightLabel();
updateSpeedLabel();
});
Jogging Calorie Burn Calculator
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Enter your details and click 'Calculate' to see calories burned.
Understanding Your Calorie Burn While Jogging
Jogging is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that contributes significantly to overall fitness and weight management. Understanding how many calories you burn during a jogging session can help you set realistic fitness goals and track your progress effectively. This calculator provides an estimate of the calories expended based on your body weight, jogging speed, and duration.
How Calories Are Burned During Exercise
The number of calories you burn during any physical activity, including jogging, is influenced by several factors:
- Body Weight: Heavier individuals generally burn more calories than lighter individuals performing the same activity, as their bodies require more energy to move.
- Jogging Speed/Intensity: The faster you jog, the more effort your body exerts, leading to a higher calorie burn. This is often quantified using Metabolic Equivalents (METs).
- Duration: Naturally, the longer you jog, the more calories you will burn.
- Individual Metabolism: Factors like age, gender, fitness level, and genetics can also play a role in how efficiently your body burns calories.
- Terrain and Incline: Jogging uphill or on uneven terrain requires more energy and thus burns more calories than jogging on a flat, smooth surface.
What are METs?
METs, or Metabolic Equivalents, are a common physiological measure used to express the energy cost of physical activities. One MET is defined as the energy expenditure of sitting quietly. An activity with a MET value of 7 means you are expending 7 times the energy you would sitting still. For jogging, MET values typically range from 6 to 13 or higher, depending on the speed and intensity.
The Calculation Behind This Tool
This calculator uses a standard formula based on METs to estimate calorie expenditure:
Calories Burned = METs * Body Weight (kg) * Duration (hours)
The calculator automatically determines an appropriate MET value based on the jogging speed you enter. It also handles unit conversions for weight (lbs to kg) and speed (mph to km/h) to ensure accuracy in the calculation.
Example Calculation:
Let's say a person weighs 70 kg, jogs at 8 km/h for 30 minutes:
- Body Weight: 70 kg
- Jogging Speed: 8 km/h (which corresponds to approximately 8.0 METs)
- Duration: 30 minutes = 0.5 hours
- Calories Burned = 8.0 (METs) * 70 (kg) * 0.5 (hours) = 280 calories
This calculator provides a useful estimate, but remember that actual calorie burn can vary. Use it as a guide to help you understand and optimize your jogging workouts!