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How are METs used to prescribe intensity of exercise?

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List three advantages and three disadvantages of embarking, in earnest, on an exercise program.



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An alternative method of prescribing exercise intensity is through metabolic equivalents (METs). One MET represents the rate of energy expenditure at rest, that is, 3.5 mL/kg/min. METs are used to measure the intensity of physical activity and exercise in multiples of the resting metabolic rate. At an intensity level of 10 METs, the activity requires a ten-fold increase in the resting energy requirement (or approximately 35 mL/kg/min). MET levels for a given activity vary according to the effort expended. The harder a person exercises, the higher the MET level.

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Answers may include any three of the following advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of incorporating exercise into your lifestyle might include the following:

1 ) It will make me feel better.

2 ) I will lose weight.

3 ) I will have more energy.

4 ) It will lower my risk for chronic diseases.

Disadvantages might include the following:

1 ) I don't want to take the time.

2 ) I'm too out of shape.

3 ) There's no good place to exercise.

4 ) I don't have the willpower to do it.




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Reply 2 on: Aug 6, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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