2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: a second update of codes and MET values.

Barbara E Ainsworth, William L Haskell, Stephen D Herrmann, Nathanael Meckes, David R Bassett, Catrine Tudor-Locke, Jennifer L Greer, Jesse Vezina, Melicia C Whitt-Glover, Arthur S Leon

August 2011 Med Sci Sports Exerc

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The group shows moderate agreement and interest by discussing specific MET values such as 6 for high-intensity weight training and 8 for CrossFit, highlighting the practical relevance of the publication. The tone is analytical yet accessible, with mentions of energy expenditure and exercise intensity, illustrating how the publication informs everyday understanding of physical activity levels.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the value of the updated MET values and codes, with some referencing the article directly or indirectly agreeing on its importance for activity quantification.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

The posts reflect moderate interest, with mentions of specific METs for activities like high-intensity training and CrossFit, but lack deeper analytical discussions.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Participants engage by referencing methodological details (e.g., MET values for different activities) and sharing related health information, indicating a moderate level of involvement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest that the publication influences understanding of physical activity metrics, guiding perceptions of exercise intensity and calorie expenditure.

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  • shuni papi chulo
    @chrisandrade___ (Twitter)

    @nikolau__ @nascimentocaio O MET de um treino de musculação de alta intensidade (carga altas) é 6. O de Crossfit é de 8. O artigo de referência segue no link. https://t.co/b2Uw63zYsZ
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  • faye ER / ICU Rehab
    @study8faye (Twitter)

    縄跳びは11 METsでした！！ https://t.co/tRgimmrxG8 https://t.co/9EX6sSH00e
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    April 14, 2024

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  • faye ER / ICU Rehab
    @study8faye (Twitter)

    11 METsでした！ https://t.co/tRgimmrxG8
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  • Nick Krontiris
    @nick_krontiris (Twitter)

    @Weichaus This is it https://t.co/bBZFmIZC7E
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    July 11, 2023

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  • JulienAmiotBIS-UL
    @JulienAmiot92 (Twitter)

    2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: A Second Update of Codes and MET Values https://t.co/hlAOPG1gZa… #EPS2300H2023
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    April 3, 2023

  • Maxime Allard
    @MAllardBEEPS (Twitter)

    2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: A Second Update of Codes and MET Values https://t.co/UmpAqeuoJt #EPS2300H2023
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    April 2, 2023

  • nongkran
    @thenongkran (Twitter)

    RT @M_Stamatakis: @SagarikaRamana @EricTopol @ESC_Journals @uk_biobank @Matthew_Ahmadi_ vigorous intensity is > 6 MET; MET= metabolic equi…
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  • Emmanuel (Manos) Stamatakis
    @M_Stamatakis (Twitter)

    @SagarikaRamana @EricTopol @ESC_Journals @uk_biobank @Matthew_Ahmadi_ vigorous intensity is > 6 MET; MET= metabolic equivalent. 1 MET = an energy expenditure rate equivalent to sitting quietly. Roughly (and this is an imperfect standard) --> 1 MET = 1 kcal/kg/hour . See https://t.co/37KkND6JOs
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    October 28, 2022

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  • Sure Tips Lord
    @Sure_Tips_Lord (Twitter)

    Some research estimates that you may burn about 300 calories in 30 minutes of either cardio or HIIT if you weigh about 160 pounds (73 kg) (Source (https://t.co/LrUNCVkIGO)).
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  • Sure Tips Lord
    @Sure_Tips_Lord (Twitter)

    If you were to run at a faster pace of 6 miles per hour, you would burn around 365 calories in 30 minutes (Source (https://t.co/LrUNCVkIGO)). On the other hand, if you weight trained for the same amount of time, you might only burn around 130–220 calories.
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    June 11, 2021

  • Sure Tips Lord
    @Sure_Tips_Lord (Twitter)

    If you weigh 160 pounds (73 kg), you will burn about 250 calories per 30 minutes of jogging at a moderate pace (Source (https://t.co/LrUNCVkIGO)).
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    June 11, 2021

Abstract Synopsis

  • The Compendium of Physical Activities was updated in 2011 to improve comparability of self-reported physical activity (PA) data and provide a more comprehensive quantification of energy expenditure across various activities.
  • This version retained the previous coding scheme while adding 217 new activity codes, including 561 activities with measured MET values, and modified existing codes for better definitions and accuracy.
  • The Compendium is globally utilized for assessing energy expenditure in adults, aiding in research, surveillance, and formulating PA recommendations, and is evolving to become completely evidence-based.