Activities | MET score |
---|---|
Sleeping | 1 |
Relaxing | 1 |
Using the TV/computer/phone | 1 |
Religious activities | 1.3 |
Reading | 1.3 |
Eating | 1.5 |
Occupations that are primarily sitting (desk job) | 1.5 |
Occupation: beautician/hairstylist | 1.8 |
Socialising (standing/talking/on the phone etc.) | 1.8 |
Getting ready for the day (showering, toilet, dressing etc.) | 2 |
Driving | 2 |
Shopping | 2.3 |
Occupations that are 50% sitting, 50% standing (retail, security, community development) | 2.3 |
Occupation: police | 2.5 |
Caring for children | 2.5 |
Slow walking | 2.5 |
Occupation: hygiene engineer | 2.8 |
Housework (laundry, sweeping, mopping, sewing, etc.) | 2.8 |
Cooking | 3.3 |
Fishing | 3.5 |
Occupation: Custodial work (cleaner) | 3.8 |
Occupation: Farmer | 4 |
Exercise | 5.5 |
Bicycling (commuting) | 6.8 |