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If you want to have success in turning bad habits around, take a close look at your reward system. Many "splurge" by going out to eat foods that are not part of their new lifestyle, only to be sucked back in to the old ways again. |
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Understand Exactly How Much Energy Your Using
The MET unit is a great tool for understanding what you asking your body to do.
One MET (Metabolic Equivalent) is equal to the energy (oxygen) that is required
for a person sit quitely. Any activity that burns 3 to 6 METs is considered
moderate-intensity physical activity. Any activity that burns > 6 METs is
considered vigorous-intensity physical activity.
Moderate Activity
3.0 to 6.0 METs
(3.5 to 7 kcal/min) |
Vigorous Activity
Greater than 6.0 METs
(more than 7 kcal/min) |
Walking at a moderate or brisk pace of 3 to 4.5 mph on a level surface inside or outside, such as
- Walking to class, work, or the store;
- Walking for pleasure;
- Walking the dog; or
- Walking as a break from work.
- Walking downstairs or down a hill
- Racewalking—less than 5 mph
- Using crutches
- Hiking
- Roller skating or in-line skating at a leisurely
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- Racewalking and aerobic walking—5 mph or faster
- Jogging or running
- Wheeling your wheelchair
- Walking and climbing briskly up a hill
- Backpacking
- Mountain climbing, rock climbing, repelling
- Roller skating or in-line skating at a brisk pace
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- Bicycling 5 to 9 mph, level terrain, or with few hills
- Stationary bicycling—using moderate effort
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- Bicycling more than 10 mph or bicycling on steep uphill terrain
- Stationary bicycling—using vigorous effort
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Next: Gauge Your Level of Intensity in Sports
General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity
(http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/pdf/PA_Intensity_table_2_1.pdf)
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