MET – Metabolic Equivalent Of A Task

The Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET), is essentially the amount of energy required to complete a chore/exercise.

1 MET represents the energy we burn at rest in one minute, which is 3.5 ml of oxygen, per kilogram of body weight, per minute.

For more details around MET see here sourced from whyiexercise.com, we have collated the top line takeaways below.

For ease how much you can speak during or after exercise is the best subjective indicator of your MET level, it is not easy to objectively confirm a precise MET for any individual during any exercise due to the variables associated.

MET – Metabolic Equivalent Of A Task

The Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET), is essentially the amount of energy required to complete a chore/exercise.

BUT, when working hard, one cannot speak.

MET & Daily Activity

MET & Senior Activities

MET & Moderate Exercise

MET & Cardio Workouts

MET & Intense Exercise

MET & Speaking Ability

MET & Health Risks

MET & Health Risks

MET & Life Expectancy