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Calories Burned Heart Rate

Estimate calories from heart rate. Keytel formula, HR zones, Live Session mode, VO2 estimate. 80–90% accuracy. ACSM, Keytel et al. 2005.

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❤️80–90% Accurate

HR-based calorie burn — Keytel et al. 2005

Preset Scenarios

Live Session — Enter HR every 5 min

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$ Calories: 344 cal
  Cal/min: 11.5 | Zone 3 | 70% max HR
  Max HR: 185 bpm | VO2 est: ~25 mL/kg/min
Calories
344
Cal/min
11.5
Zone
3
% Max HR
70%

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For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.

Answer Capsule: Male: Cal/min = (-55.0969 + 0.6309×HR + 0.1988×Wkg + 0.2017×Age) / 4.184. Female: (-20.4022 + 0.4472×HR - 0.1263×Wkg + 0.074×Age) / 4.184. HR-based estimation is 80–90% accurate vs indirect calorimetry. Optimal range 90–150 bpm.

📋 Key Takeaways

  • • Male: Cal/min = (-55.0969 + 0.6309×HR + 0.1988×weight_kg + 0.2017×age) / 4.184
  • • Female: Cal/min = (-20.4022 + 0.4472×HR - 0.1263×weight_kg + 0.074×age) / 4.184
  • • Source: Keytel et al. 2005 (BJSM), ACSM. 4.184 kJ/cal conversion.

💡 Did You Know?

📊HR-based estimation is 80–90% accurate vs indirect calorimetry
📅Keytel et al. 2005 published in British Journal of Sports Medicine
❤️Optimal accuracy range: 90–150 bpm. Drops below 90 or above anaerobic threshold
🔄4.184 kJ = 1 kcal — conversion factor in formulas

📖 How It Works

Keytel formulas: Regression equations from HR, weight, age, gender. Validated against indirect calorimetry. Divide by 4.184 to convert kJ to kcal.
Live Session: Enter HR every 5 min during workout. Calculator averages HR and multiplies by duration for total burn.

🎯 Expert Tips

Stay in 90–150 bpm

Best accuracy range for HR-based estimation.

Use Live Session

Track real-time HR for more accurate session totals.

Zone awareness

Zone 2 = fat burn; Zone 4–5 = high intensity.

±10% variance

Individual variation exists. Use as guideline.

📊 Comparison Table

HR (bpm)ZoneCal/min (155 lb M, 35yo)
1001~5.2
1302~8.1
1553~10.2
1704~11.5
1855~12.8

📈 Infographic Stats

80–90%
accuracy
2005
Keytel study
90–150
bpm optimal
4.184
kJ/cal

⚠️ Disclaimer: HR-based estimates have ±10% variance. Accuracy drops outside 90–150 bpm. Not a substitute for medical or lab testing.

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