Table 1 The cut-off limits of different physical activity category. MET: Metabolic Equivalent
Physical activity category | Cut-off limits |
|---|---|
1 Low | - no activity is reported or - some activity is reported but not enough to meet categories 2 or 3 |
2 Moderate | − 3 or more days of vigorous activity for at least 20 min. per day or − 5 or more days of moderate intensity activity or walking for at least 30 min. per day or − 5 or more days of any combination of walking, moderate intensity or vigorous intensity activities achieving a minimum of 600 MET min/week |
3 High | − 3 or more days of vigorous activity accumulating at least 1500 MET min/week or − 7 days of any combination of walking, moderate or vigorous intensity activities achieving a minimum of 3000 MET min/week |