The Energy Balancer is a unique interactive tool that highlights the importance of regular physical activity for burning off the 'energy' we obtain from food and drink. You can compare nutritious food options with unhealthy choices to see how this affects the amount of activity you need to do. You can also contrast vastly different activities, from computer games to cross country skiing, to learn how exercise intensity has an impact on energy consumption. ...more
Body mass index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is one measure commonly used to measure overweight and obesity. It is a measure of what is considered a healthy weight for height and is determined by calculating a person's weight in kilograms divided by their height in metres.
BMI scores are based on average height to weight ratios. For people who are extra muscular, pregnant or breast-feeding, the score may not be an accurate reflection of their weight. ...more
Energy expenditure
Energy expenditure gives an estimate of the energy consumed as food or drink that is burned off during specific physical activities. Use this calculator to estimate how much energy you use during a variety of activities, sports and exercises. ...more
Target heart rate
Target Heart Rate is the heart rate zone you should aim for in order to get the best out of your workouts. ...more
Waist to hip ratio
Your body shape is an indicator of potential risks to your health. This calculator provides a simple and useful measure of fat distribution by dividing waist circumference by hip circumference to determine your waist-hip ratio. People with more weight around their waist are at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes than those with less weight around their hips....more
The online calculators provide a general guide but do not replace the advice of a health professional. Care has been taken to make sure the calculators are generating correct results, but no guarantee is made that the results are accurate.
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