This activity calculator gives you a rough idea of approximately how many calories a particular exercise activity burns, you can use the calculator below.

It is especially useful if you do not use gym equipment (which generally calculate the calories), as it provides an indication of how much calories you may be burning. If, you are exercising outside, a heart rate monitor is a great, inexpensive addition and depending on the model, may measure how many calories you are burning.

The Activity Calculator’s main purpose is in allowing you to compare the calorie-burning capacities of different exercise activities. This can help you choose an activity that you wil enjoy, but that is also an effective calorie burner.

To use this calculator enter your weight, then enter either the length of time you wish to exercise or the amount of calories you want to burn.

Remember that this calculator is only a rough estimate and has limitations. Exactly how many calories you burn will also depend on your body composition (muscle and body fat).