Fitness Tracker
Calculate calories burned, hiking pace, estimated time, and difficulty level for your hiking adventures. Track your fitness progress and plan better hikes with detailed analytics.
Fitness Analysis
Enter your activity details to get comprehensive analytics
Unit System
How Hike Calculations Work
Understanding the science behind hiking analytics and fitness tracking
Calorie Calculation
Our calorie calculator uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values:
- • Light hiking: 4.5 METs (easy pace, flat terrain)
- • Moderate hiking: 6.0 METs (steady pace, some inclines)
- • Vigorous hiking: 8.0 METs (fast pace, steep terrain)
- • Elevation bonus: +0.5 METs per 100m elevation gain
Time Estimation
We use Naismith's Rule, a standard hiking formula:
- • Base time: 1 hour for every 5km distance
- • Elevation time: 1 hour for every 600m ascent
- • Total time: Sum of base time + elevation time
- • Note: Individual fitness levels may vary
Difficulty Levels
- • Easy: ≤3km, ≤200m elevation - Perfect for beginners
- • Moderate: ≤8km, ≤600m elevation - Some experience needed
- • Challenging: ≤15km, ≤1200m elevation - For experienced hikers
- • Extreme:>15km, >1200m elevation - Expert level only
Fitness Assessment
Fitness level is determined by pace and elevation per kilometer:
- • Excellent: Fast pace with minimal elevation impact
- • Very Good: Consistent pace on moderate terrain
- • Good: Steady progress with some elevation challenges
- • Fair: Slower pace, affected by elevation
- • Beginner: Taking time to build endurance
Hiking Tips & Safety
Essential advice for safer and more enjoyable hiking experiences
Preparation
- • Check weather conditions
- • Plan your route and inform others
- • Pack essential gear and first aid
- • Bring enough water and snacks
- • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear
During the Hike
- • Start early to avoid crowds and heat
- • Take regular breaks and hydrate
- • Follow Leave No Trace principles
- • Stay on marked trails
- • Monitor your energy levels
Fitness Building
- • Start with easier trails
- • Gradually increase distance and elevation
- • Include cardio and strength training
- • Practice with a loaded backpack
- • Track your progress over time