Table A1.
Domain | Activity | MET-Score | Muscle Strengthening * | Bone Strengthening * |
Transport to work or school | Walking to work or school | 3.3 | YES | YES |
Cycling to work or school | 5.8 | YES | NO | |
Leisure time | Walking during leisure time | 2.7 | YES | YES |
Cycling during leisure time | 5.8 | YES | NO | |
Gardening | 3.8 | NO | NO | |
Odd jobs | 3.0 | NO | NO | |
At work | Working activities, light/moderate | 1.5 | NO | NO |
Working activities, vigorous | 4.5 | NO | NO | |
Household | Household activities, light | 2.5 | NO | NO |
Household activities, vigorous | 4.3 | NO | NO | |
Sports | Sports | Depends on kind of sport | Depends on kind of sport | Depends on kind of sport |
* Based on the available data and the definition of the physical activity guidelines by the Dutch Health Council activities and sports were categorized as either muscle and/or bone strengthening. Bone strengthening activities were defined as activities involving strength training and bearing body weight, for example jumping, walking stairs, walking, running, and dancing. Muscle strengthening activities included activities to increase strength, capacity, endurance, and muscle size, for example, exercise with the use of bodyweight and aerobic activities. Aerobic activities should involve large muscle groups, for example, walking, swimming, cycling, and dancing.