Compendium of physical activities: an update of activity codes and MET intensities

Authors :: Ainsworth, Barbara E.
Haskell, William L.
Whitt, Melicia C.
Irwin, Melinda L.
Swartz, Ann M.
Strath, Scott J.
O'Brien, William L.
Bassett, David R., Jr.
Schmitz, Kathryn H.
Emplaincourt, Patricia O.
Jacobs, David R., Jr.
Leon, Arthur S.
Source :: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Sept, 2000, Vol. 32 Issue 9, pS498, 19 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: This article presents a standardized method of classifying physical activities according to activity type and intensity level. Each activity is assigned a numerical code and a MET value that represents a ratio of the working metabolic rate for the task and a standard resting rate.

Subjects :: Sports sciences -- Research
Exercise -- Statistics
Energy metabolism -- Measurement
Codes -- Usage
Classification -- Methods
Health
Sports and fitness

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