I need to create an easy-to-use formula to calculate a number equal to an overall exertion rate for an exercise session on a treadmill.

There are 4 input numbers:

Minutes exercised.
Miles ran.
Calories burned.
Level of intensity.

If:
Minutes = 50
Miles = 4
Calories =400
Level = 10

Then, what is the overall exertion rate based on the 4 input numbers?

Question

I need to create an easy-to-use formula to calculate a number equal to an overall exertion rate for an exercise session on a treadmill.

There are 4 input numbers:

Minutes exercised.
Miles ran.
Calories burned.
Level of intensity.

If:
Minutes = 50
Miles = 4
Calories =400
Level = 10

Then, what is the overall exertion rate based on the 4 input numbers?

precal · Answer

doesn't that type of formula already exist?

anonymous · Answer

I've searched for the answer but haven't found it--anywhere. Can you answer the question?

precal · Answer

no, not unless I know what type of function it is?  Linear, quadratic, etc

anonymous · Answer

As a nonmath person, I have no clue what type of function is involved, and that's why I'm asking for help from the experts on this site.