Energy expenditure†	Questions
1 MET	Can you—
		Take care of yourself?
		Eat, dress, or use the toilet?
		Walk indoors around the house?
		Walk a block or two on level ground at 2 to 3 miles per hour (3.2 to 4.8 kilometers per hour)?
4 METs	Can you—
		Climb a flight of stairs or walk up a hill?
		Walk on level ground at 4 miles per hour (6.4 kilometers per hour)?
		Run a short distance?
		Do heavy work around the house, such as scrubbing floors and lifting or moving heavy furniture?
		Take part in moderate-energy recreational activities such as golf, bowling, dancing, doubles tennis, or throwing a baseball or football?
More than 10 METs	Can you—
		Take part in high-energy sports such as swimming, singles tennis, football, basketball, or skiing?