Tab. I.
Classification of physical activity levels in terms of METs and their corresponding risk of mortality in case of underlying chronic diseases.
| Metabolic equivalents (METs) | Classification of activity | Examples of activity | Risk of mortality in case of underlying chronic diseases and High Body mass Index (BMI) > 30* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0-1.5 | Sedentary or inactive behaviour | Lying in supine position, meditating, desk work, watching TV, listening to music without any physical activity | High (risk rate: 2.0-2.5 on a 4 scale) |
| 1.5-2.9 | Light-intensity activity | Slow walk, cooking, gardening, washing, arts and crafts, playing an instrument, slow walking, fishing, light yoga | High (risk rate: 2.0-2.5 on a 4 scale) |
| 3.0-5.9 | Moderate-intensity activity | Slow dancing, cycling at a speed of less than 10 mph, vigorous cleaning, mowing the lawn, painting of walls, dancing, exercise class | Moderate (risk rate: 1.0-1.5 on a 4 scale) |
| > 6 | Vigorous-intensity activity | Weightlifting, laborious jobs (such as carrying heavy loads or farming), fast dancing, cycling at more than 10 mph, running more than 4 mph | Low (risk rate: < 1.0 on a 4 scale) |