So how do we relate this clinically? For a specific condition there is a standard limit of MET the patient should be allowed to do ? And we choose the activity according to the MET ?
@@VivoPhys yes i am confused about it too. if i got over to the compendium website it'll say 5.0 METS for reisistance training such as deadlifts, it usually takes me 30-60 mins to finish my deadlift routine but obviously there is resting in there, if i do a heavier weight i will rest 8-9 mins. same thing when i do sprints, i will sprint but then rest 2-8 minutes depending on the intensity and distance. so really i'm only doing 30 seconds max of work and then resting, for each set. in the case of resistance training would that mean the METs, 5.0 in the case of deadlifts, would only apply to the amount of time it takes you to do a set? and exclude the rest time in your total calculation? so say i do sprints for 30 minutes but 28 minutes of that was resting, i'd only apply the METs to the 2 minutes i was actually sprinting?
I think so, but you would have to track the MET value back to the original source to know for sure how they measured and reported the average VO2 value.
Hi Ricardo Mcclinton. The American College of Sports Medicine lists the following as a relative contraindication to exercise and exercising testing, "Resting hypertension with systolic pressure of >200 mmHg or diastolic pressure of >110 mmHg." "Relative contraindications can be superseded if benefits outweigh risks of exercise. In some instances, these individuals can exercise with caution using low-intensity." I am not a clinician. So I would suggest you have a conversation with your healthcare provider about your concerns before engaging in exercise or stress testing.
Hi Jai Singh Chauhan. 1 MET is equal to the average (typical) RMR in relative VO2 units (mL/kg/min). It is just a close approximation though. So 1 MET = 3.5 mL/kg/min. I am not sure what you mean by "RMR = body weight*24". You could roughly estimate the average caloric need of a person from the MET, but it would not be all that accurate though. It would also assume they were at rest all day. As an example, a 150lbs or 68kg person. 3.5 mL/kg/min * 68 = 238 mL/min of O2 consumption. 238 mL/min / 1000 = 0.238 L/min of O2 consumption. 0.238 L/min * 60 mins * 24 hrs = 342.72 L/day of O2 consumption. Every 1 L of O2 consumption is about 5 kcal burned. So, 342.72 L/day * 5 = 1713.6 kcal/day needed for a full day of rest. A lot of estimates and assumptions go into this calculation though.
Hi Trijnie D. I'm guessing the "MET" on your scale is not the MET being discussed in this video, but I am not sure. So it is hard for me to say if this is normal.
That doesn’t make sense. YOU can’t be a met, Mets are about the activity. We could all walk around and our activity or walking is 3.5 Mets. But depending on the person is how much work needs to be put in. My walking could put out “X” amount of exertion but you walking around puts out “y” amount of exertion. However we are both doing an activity that is measured to be 3.5 Mets of walking.
Two years after you made it, this finally made the light go off in my head about METs. Thank you.
I'm glad it helped you.
These are very useful videos. Thanks for taking the time to produce them
Thank you!
One of the best explanations and most professional video thank you
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MET can be used in correlation with HR for exercise prescription for safe and efficient Cardiac rehabilitation
Thanks for this. If possible post some additional details or a link with more details.
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So how do we relate this clinically? For a specific condition there is a standard limit of MET the patient should be allowed to do ? And we choose the activity according to the MET ?
If a patient has been tested to determine their safe upper VO2 you can convert that to METs and prescribe activities to do or not to do.
@@VivoPhys Thanks alot! Very useful information
If I do HIIT, do I have to include the rest time in the total time for the formula?
I'm not totally sure what you mean but rest intervals do not contribute to exercise volume unless it is an active recovery period.
@@VivoPhys yes i am confused about it too. if i got over to the compendium website it'll say 5.0 METS for reisistance training such as deadlifts, it usually takes me 30-60 mins to finish my deadlift routine but obviously there is resting in there, if i do a heavier weight i will rest 8-9 mins. same thing when i do sprints, i will sprint but then rest 2-8 minutes depending on the intensity and distance. so really i'm only doing 30 seconds max of work and then resting, for each set. in the case of resistance training would that mean the METs, 5.0 in the case of deadlifts, would only apply to the amount of time it takes you to do a set? and exclude the rest time in your total calculation? so say i do sprints for 30 minutes but 28 minutes of that was resting, i'd only apply the METs to the 2 minutes i was actually sprinting?
I think so, but you would have to track the MET value back to the original source to know for sure how they measured and reported the average VO2 value.
When is a stress test too dangerous? I can't get my BP lower than 194/140. Dr. told me my heart has thicken.
Hi Ricardo Mcclinton. The American College of Sports Medicine lists the following as a relative contraindication to exercise and exercising testing, "Resting hypertension with systolic pressure of >200 mmHg or diastolic pressure of >110 mmHg." "Relative contraindications can be superseded if benefits outweigh risks of exercise. In some instances, these individuals can exercise with caution using low-intensity." I am not a clinician. So I would suggest you have a conversation with your healthcare provider about your concerns before engaging in exercise or stress testing.
@@VivoPhys Thanks
Thank you sir for such informative videos
I have a small confusion.
Can we say 1 MET = RMR if so then RMR = body weight*24, can you please clear this
Hi Jai Singh Chauhan. 1 MET is equal to the average (typical) RMR in relative VO2 units (mL/kg/min). It is just a close approximation though. So 1 MET = 3.5 mL/kg/min. I am not sure what you mean by "RMR = body weight*24". You could roughly estimate the average caloric need of a person from the MET, but it would not be all that accurate though. It would also assume they were at rest all day. As an example, a 150lbs or 68kg person. 3.5 mL/kg/min * 68 = 238 mL/min of O2 consumption. 238 mL/min / 1000 = 0.238 L/min of O2 consumption. 0.238 L/min * 60 mins * 24 hrs = 342.72 L/day of O2 consumption. Every 1 L of O2 consumption is about 5 kcal burned. So, 342.72 L/day * 5 = 1713.6 kcal/day needed for a full day of rest. A lot of estimates and assumptions go into this calculation though.
Met mins… love it thanks
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I have an scale and it says i have MET level 12.. is tha tnormal?
Hi Trijnie D. I'm guessing the "MET" on your scale is not the MET being discussed in this video, but I am not sure. So it is hard for me to say if this is normal.
It might suggest that your maximal aerobic capacity is 12 METS i.e. 12 x 3.5 ml/kg/min = a VO2 max of 42 ml/kg/min
I’m 45 years old and I had a stress test done and my MET was at 17.2
That doesn’t make sense. YOU can’t be a met, Mets are about the activity. We could all walk around and our activity or walking is 3.5 Mets. But depending on the person is how much work needs to be put in. My walking could put out “X” amount of exertion but you walking around puts out “y” amount of exertion. However we are both doing an activity that is measured to be 3.5 Mets of walking.
I guess i'm an athlete I cycle everyday for 1 hour in the morning at a pace of 16 mph. That's MET score of 10 giving 4200 MET mintues a week.
Hi @stevest15. That is a lot of exercise volume.