The formula to estimate the calories burned while riding a scooter is:
\[ \text{Calories Burned} = \left( \text{MET} \times \text{Weight in kg} \times 3.5 \right) / 200 \times \text{Time} \]
Where:
MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task, which is a unit used to estimate the amount of energy used by the body during physical activity, compared to resting. One MET is defined as the energy it takes to sit quietly. For the average adult, this is about one calorie per every 2.2 pounds of body weight per hour; someone who weighs 160 pounds would burn approximately 70 calories an hour while sitting or sleeping.
Let's assume the following values:
Step 1: Convert the weight from pounds to kilograms:
\[ 150 \div 2.20462 \approx 68.04 \text{ kg} \]
Step 2: Multiply the MET value by the weight in kilograms and 3.5, then divide by 200:
\[ \left( 4.0 \times 68.04 \times 3.5 \right) / 200 \approx 4.76 \]
Step 3: Multiply by the time spent riding the scooter:
\[ 4.76 \times 30 \approx 142.8 \]
Therefore, the estimated calories burned is approximately 142.8 kcal.
Let's assume the following values:
Step 1: Convert the weight from pounds to kilograms:
\[ 180 \div 2.20462 \approx 81.65 \text{ kg} \]
Step 2: Multiply the MET value by the weight in kilograms and 3.5, then divide by 200:
\[ \left( 4.0 \times 81.65 \times 3.5 \right) / 200 \approx 5.72 \]
Step 3: Multiply by the time spent riding the scooter:
\[ 5.72 \times 45 \approx 257.4 \]
Therefore, the estimated calories burned is approximately 257.4 kcal.
