Estimate total calories in a weight training session.
Calories burned for Lifting Session Calories combine the activity's intensity (MET), body weight and duration into a kilocalorie estimate using the standard formula. Intensity, not just time, drives burn, so the MET value matters as much as the duration.
Lifting Session Calories
Calories = MET x 3.5 x weight / 200 x minutes
These figures are estimates based on population-average formulas and are intended for training and recreational planning only. They are not medical advice. Consult a qualified health professional before starting or changing an exercise programme, particularly if you have an existing medical condition.
Calories = MET x 3.5 x weight / 200 x minutes Calories burned for Lifting Session Calories combine the activity's intensity (MET), body weight and duration into a kilocalorie estimate using the standard formula.
Intensity, not just time, drives burn, so the MET value matters as much as the duration.
This calculator takes 3 inputs: MET value, Body weight, Duration. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.