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METS

An activity's energy cost can be measured in units called METS, multiples of your basal metabolic rate.

Basal Metabolic Rate​

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is "the energy required for essential physiological functioning after 8 hours sleep and 12 hours fasting" - the number of calories to keep your body functioning while resting. Your BMR (Calories/day) can be estimated by multiplying your weight in pounds by ten for women and eleven for men, e.g. a 150lb man has a BMR of 69 Calories/hour (150 × 11 ÷ 24).

An estimate of your BMR​

To determine your BMR enter your weight, select your gender and then select the Calculate button.

References​

  1. WALKER, I. (1991) Running tops the weight loss league. Peak Performance, 4, p. 12.
  2. AINSWORTH, B. et al. (2011) Compendium of Physical Activities: a second update of codes and MET values. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43 (8): p. 1575-1581.