Final answer:
To calculate calories burned while jogging for 36 minutes at a pace of 5 miles/hour, multiply the MET value (8.6) by the individual's weight in kg (70) by the duration in hours (0.6), resulting in approximately 358.8 kilocalories burned.
Step-by-step explanation:
How to Calculate Calories Burned While Jogging
To calculate the calories burned while jogging for an individual weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) and jogging at a speed of 5 miles/hour (12 min per mile) for 36 minutes, we use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value provided. A MET is a unit used to represent the energy expenditure of a person while performing specific physical activities, relative to their resting metabolic rate. The given activity, jogging on flat ground at this pace, is rated at 8.6 METs. We also consider the fact that running or jogging one mile burns almost 100 calories for the average person.
To find the total number of calories burned, we use the following formula:
Calories burned = MET value x weight in kg x duration in hours.
Additionally, we have to convert the weight into kilograms, if not already, and the exercise duration into hours.
For our specific calculation:
Calories burned = 8.6 METs x 70 kg x 0.6 hours (36 minutes)
= 8.6 x 70 x 0.6
= 358.8 kcal (rounded down)
Therefore, the individual would burn approximately 358.8 kilocalories during the 36-minute jog, which covers a distance of 3 miles.