MET Values Flashcards
0
Q
1-2 METS
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Sitting Self feeding Reading Active or active-assisted exercise of extremities in supine Standing Walking at 1 mph
1
Q
MET values
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MET values based on intensity of the activity or amount of oxygen consumed by each activity
2
Q
2-3 METS
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Keyboarding Level walking at 2 mph Level bicycling at 5 mph Light woodworking Paying an instrument Active exercises standing or light mat activities Light weights 2-3 pounds
3
Q
3-4 METS
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Cleaning windows Walking at 3 mph Cycling at 6 mph Archery Fishing Slow stair climbing Balance & mat activities with mild resistanc
4
Q
4-5 METS
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House painting Walking at 3.5 mph Cycling at 8 mph Raking leaves Light dancing Resistance exercise sitting with 10-15 pounds maximum
5
Q
5-6 METS
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Shoveling light soil Walking 4 mph Horseback riding Ice skating Stairs or step aerobics to tolerance ***ADLs require 5 METS
6
Q
6-7 METS
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Shoveling up to 10 pounds
Cycling 11 mph
Snow shoveling
Light downhill skiing
7
Q
7-10+ METS
A
Jogging or rapid running Basketball Heavy shoveling Vigorous skiing Rapid cycling with up and down hills
