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What MET level would be considered for desk work, driving, and washing clothes?
What MET level is associated with standing and strolling at 1 mph?
Which MET level corresponds to auto repair and light woodworking?
What MET level applies to level walking at 2 mph and bowling?
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For activities like brick laying and vacuuming, which MET level would be appropriate?
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What MET level is associated with walking at 4 mph and horseback riding (posting to trotting)?
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What MET level are activities like digging ditches and sawing hardwood associated with?
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Which MET level involves running at 7 mph?
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What is the MET level of running at 9 mph?
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What is the MET level for running at 6 mph?
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What MET level corresponds to running at 8 mph?
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Study Notes
MET Activity Levels
- MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a standardized measurement to estimate energy expenditure during physical activities.
- Activities are categorized into ranges of MET values from light (1.5-2 METs) to very vigorous (10+ METs).
1.5-2 METs
- Activities include:
- Desk work, driving, machine operation.
- Light housework such as polishing furniture and washing clothes.
- Standing and strolling (1 mph), as well as leisure activities like playing cards, sewing, and knitting.
2-3 METs
- Activities include:
- Auto and electronics repair, janitorial work, and bartending.
- Light woodworking tasks.
- Level walking (2 mph) and level bicycling (5 mph).
3-4 METs
- Activities include:
- Heavy household chores like cleaning windows and mopping floors.
- Moderate-intensity sports like volleyball and golfing with a cart.
- Walking (3 mph) and bicycling (6 mph), along with activities like horseshoe pitching and social badminton.
4-5 METs
- Activities include:
- Painting, masonry, paperhanging, and light carpentry.
- More intensive yard work including scrubbing floors and raking leaves.
- Walking at 3.5 mph or bicycling at 8 mph.
5-6 METs
- Activities include:
- Digging in the garden and shoveling light earth.
- Walking at 4 mph and bicycling at 10 mph.
- Canoeing (4 mph) and horseback riding while trotting.
6-7 METs
- Activities include:
- Shoveling snow or splitting wood.
- Walking at 5 mph, bicycling at 11 mph, and competitive sports such as singles tennis and badminton.
- Skiing and swimming at a moderate pace (20 yards/min).
7-8 METs
- Activities include:
- Vigorous physical labor such as digging ditches and sawing hardwood.
- Jogging at 5 mph, bicycling at 12 mph, and playing fast-paced sports like basketball and mountain climbing.
8-9 METs
- Activities include:
- Shoveling heavy loads and running at 5.5 mph.
- Engaging in social sports like squash, handball, and vigorous swimming (30 yards/min).
10+ METs
- Activities are intense, including:
- Shoveling heavy loads (7.5 kg or 16 lbs) and high-speed running.
- Running speeds vary significantly:
- 10 METs for running at 6 mph,
- 11.5 METs for 7 mph,
- 13.5 METs for 8 mph,
- 15 METs for 9 mph,
- 17 METs for 10 mph running.
Practical Implications
- MET values provide a useful framework for understanding and comparing the energy demands of various activities, important for exercise planning and health guidance.
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