Table 3.

Minimum work rates (kg∙m∙min⁻¹) to achieve an energy expenditure of ∼3.5 metabolic equivalents (METs) on the stationary cycle ergometer at progressive body weights*.

Body Weight		Minimum Work Rate
kg	lb.	kg∙m∙min—1)
50	110	200
60	132	250
70	154	300
80	176	350
90	198	400
100	220	450
110	242	500
120	264	550
130	286	600

*The estimated energy expenditure of ∼3.5 METs is achieved after 3 or more minutes at this work rate. Adapted from Ref. [24].