METs

Question 1

1.5-2 METs

Answer 1

Desk work, driving auto, washing clothes, standing, strolling (1 MPH), sewing/knitting

Question 2

2-3 METs

Answer 2

Auto repair, riding lawnmower, level walking (2 MPH), biking (5 MPH), bowling, canoeing

Question 3

3-4 METs

Answer 3

Brick laying, plastering, machine assembly, mopping floors, vacuuming, pushing lawnmower, walking (3 MPH), biking (6 MPH), volleyball, golfing, archery

Question 4

4-5 METs

Recreational activities promote endurance; occupation activities must be continuous, lasting longer than 2 min

Answer 4

Painting, masonry, raking leaves, walking (3.5 MPH), biking (8 MPH)

Question 5

5-6 METs

Answer 5

Digging garden, walking (4 MPH), biking (10 MPH), ice or roller skating

Question 6

6-7 METs

Answer 6

Shoveling 10x/min or 10 LB, splitting wood, walking (5 MPH), biking (11 MPH), skiing, swimming

Question 7

7-8 METs

Answer 7

Carrying 80 LB, jogging (5 MPH), biking (12 MPH), basketball, mountain climbing

Question 8

8-9 METs

Answer 8

Shoveling 10x/min or 14 LB, running (6 MPH), biking (13 MPH), rope skipping

Question 9

10+ METs

Answer 9

Shoveling 10x/min or 16 LB, running (6 MPH=10 METs, 7 MPH=11.5 METs, 8 MPH=13.5 METs, 9 MPH=15 METs, 10 MPH=17 METs)