To calculate the Metabolic Equivalent (M):
\[ M = \frac{W}{W_b \times 3.5} \]
Where:
Watts to Mets is a conversion used to measure the intensity of physical activities. A Met, or metabolic equivalent, is a unit that describes the energy expenditure of a specific activity. It is defined as the ratio of the rate of energy expended during an activity to the rate of energy expended at rest. On the other hand, a watt is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy conversion or transfer. Therefore, converting watts to Mets allows for a more accurate understanding of how much energy is being used during a physical activity.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ M = \frac{200}{70 \times 3.5} = 0.82 \text{ Mets} \]
The Metabolic Equivalent is 0.82 Mets.
