Tabata Calories Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Calories Burned during a Tabata workout:

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

Where:

\(\text{Weight}\) is the body weight in pounds
\(\text{METs}\) is the intensity measured in Metabolic Equivalent of Task
\(\text{Duration}\) is the length of the workout in minutes

What is Tabata?

Tabata is a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout featuring exercises that last four minutes. It is named after Dr. Izumi Tabata, who conducted research on interval-based training. A typical Tabata workout includes 20 seconds of intense effort followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated eight times. This type of workout is known for its effectiveness in improving cardiovascular fitness and burning calories in a short period of time.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Weight = 150 pounds
Intensity (METs) = 8
Duration = 20 minutes

Using the formula:

\[ \text{Calories Burned} = \left( \frac{150 \times 8 \times 3.5}{200} \right) \times 20 = 420.00 \]

The Calories Burned is 420.00.