Why is it that when I walk for 30 minutes, it only burns 80 calories, but other people seem to burn 200+ from walking the same amount?
> Does it have to do with my height/weight? You got it, well actually it normally is based on weight and age. It has everything to do with height and weight.
The Short Answer
> Does it have to do with my height/weight? You got it, well actually it normally is based on weight and age. It has everything to do with height and weight. These apps that tack calories do not really have any idea how many calories you are actually burning, they just guess based on the stress of the exorcise, the age of the person, and their weight.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Weight, height, based
This explanation focuses on weight, height, based and spans 68 words across 4 sentences. The depth is typical for History questions (category average: 72 words), striking a balance between accessibility and completeness.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “> Does it have to do with my height/weight?” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 4 connected points.
How This Compares in History
Ranked #232 of 500 History questions by answer depth (top 47%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why it that when i walk for 30 minutes, it only burns 80 calories, but other people seem to burn 200+ from walking the same amount?
> Does it have to do with my height/weight? You got it, well actually it normally is based on weight and age. It has everything to do with height and weight. These apps that tack calories do not really have any idea how many calories you are…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar History questions?
This is an above-average answer at 68 words, ranked #232 of 500 History questions by depth. The key concepts covered are weight, height, based.
What approach does this answer take to explain it that when i walk for 30 minutes, it only burns 80 calorie?
The explanation uses direct explanation across 68 words. It is categorized under History and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.