Calculating Mets Score

Introduction & Importance

Calculating METs score is crucial for understanding your energy expenditure and physical activity level. METs, or metabolic equivalents, represent the energy expenditure of a person at rest (1 MET) or during physical activity.

For more information, refer to the CDC’s guide on adult physical activity and the METs values for various activities.

What is a good METs score?

A good METs score is typically above 4.5 for men and 3.5 for women, indicating a high level of physical activity.