1. What is a Vinyasa Calorie Calculator for Women?

Definition: This calculator estimates calories burned during Vinyasa yoga based on body weight, session duration, and MET value.

Purpose: It helps women track energy expenditure during Vinyasa yoga practice for fitness and weight management goals.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( E \) — Energy expended (kcal)
• \( MET \) — Metabolic equivalent (typically 4 for Vinyasa)
• \( W \) — Body weight (kg)
• \( t \) — Time duration (hours)

Explanation: The MET value represents exercise intensity, which when multiplied by weight and time gives total calories burned.

3. Importance of Calorie Tracking

Details: Understanding calorie expenditure helps with weight management, nutrition planning, and fitness progress monitoring.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your weight in kg, session duration in hours (e.g., 1.5 for 90 minutes), and MET value (default 4.0). All values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is MET value?
A: Metabolic Equivalent of Task measures exercise intensity. 1 MET = resting energy expenditure.

Q2: Why is MET 4 for Vinyasa?
A: Vinyasa's continuous flow makes it moderately intense (3.5-4.5 MET range).

Q3: Should women use different MET values?
A: No, MET values are gender-neutral but women may burn fewer calories due to typically lower body weight.

Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides estimates - actual calories vary based on intensity, fitness level, and individual metabolism.

Q5: Can I use pounds instead of kg?
A: Convert pounds to kg (divide by 2.205) for accurate calculations with standard MET values.