METs

Question 1

1-2 METs

Answer 1

sitting, self-feeding, reading, active or active-assistive exercise of extremities in supine, standing, walking a 1 mph

Question 2

2-3 METs

Answer 2

keyboarding, level walking at 2 mph, level bicycling at 5mph, light wood working, playing an instrument, active exercises standing or light mat activities with light resistance

Question 3

3-4 METs

Answer 3

cleaning windows, walking at 3 mph, cycling at 6 mph, archery, golf (pulling a golf bag on a cart), fishing, slow stair climbing, balance and mat activities with mild resistance

Question 4

4-5 METs

Answer 4

house painting, walking at 3.5 mph, cycling 8 mph, raking leaves, dancing (light), resistance exercises sitting (10-15 lb max)

Question 5

5-6 METs

Answer 5

shoveling light soil, walking 4 mph, horseback riding, ice skating, stairs or step aerobics, ADLs require 5 METs

Question 6

6-7 METs

Answer 6

shoveling up to 10 lbs, cycling 11 mph, snow shoveling, light downhill skiing

Question 7

7-10+ METs

Answer 7

jogging to rapid running, basketball, heavy shoveling, vigorous skiing, rapid cycling up and down hills