In this video, we'll delve into some fundamental terms and principles such as energy balance, calories, and the metabolic equivalent of task (MET). You'll discover how to estimate your own energy expenditure using MET values and the Compendium of Physical Activity.

References / Further reading

1. Dalleck, L. C. in Tischendorf, J. S. (2012). Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (ACSM). V Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health. SAGE Publications, Inc. DOI: 10.4135/9781412994149.n165   

2. Ainsworth, B. E., Haskell, W. L., Herrmann, S. D., Meckes, N., Bassett, D. R., Jr, Tudor-Locke, C., Greer, J. L., Vezina, J., Whitt-Glover, M. C., & Leon, A. S. (2011). 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities: a second update of codes and MET values. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 43(8), 1575–1581. DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31821ece12