Metabolic equivalent

MET. A metabolic equivalent is a term for measuring energy expenditure of an individual performing a task. One MET is an individual’s energy expenditure when completely at rest. Household activities like vacuuming require about 3.5 METs. Moderate activities like yard work equals 4.5 to 5 METs, and sports like basketball, touch football and tennis equal 7 to 8 METs.
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