Hill Sprints Calories Burned Calculator

Formula

The formula to estimate the calories burned during hill sprints is:

\[ \text{Calories Burned} = \left(\frac{\text{MET} \times 3.5 \times \text{Weight in kg}}{200}\right) \times \text{Duration in minutes} \]

Where:

\( \text{Weight} \) is the body weight in pounds (lbs)
\( \text{Duration} \) is the time spent doing hill sprints in minutes
\( \text{MET} \) is the Metabolic Equivalent of Task, approximately 15 for hill sprints

What are Hill Sprints?

Hill sprints are a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise where individuals run at maximum effort up a hill for a short period of time, followed by a period of rest or light activity. This type of workout is known for its effectiveness in building strength, speed, and cardiovascular fitness, as well as for burning a high number of calories in a short duration.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Weight = 150 lbs
Duration = 30 minutes

Using the formula to calculate the calories burned:

\[ \text{Calories Burned} = \left(\frac{15 \times 3.5 \times \left(\frac{150}{2.2}\right)}{200}\right) \times 30 \approx 715.91 \]

The estimated calories burned during hill sprints is approximately 715.91 kcal.