Metabolic Equivalent (MET)

Commonly abbreviated as MET, metabolic equivalent (The MET) is a unit used to estimate the amount of oxygen used by the body during physical activity.

How does it work?[edit | edit source]

The harder the body works, the higher the MET.

Interpretation of MET[edit | edit source]

1 MET = the energy (oxygen) used while sitting quietly.

Moderate intensity[edit | edit source]

Any activity that burns 3 to 5.9 METs is considered moderate-intensity physical activity.

Vigorous intensity[edit | edit source]

Any activity that burns 6.0 METs or more is considered vigorous-intensity physical activity.

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