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The acronym MET, used widely in fitness circles to help participants understand intensity of exercise, stands for
  1. Metabolic exercise tests
  2. Monitored exercise tests
  3. Metabolic equivalents
  4. Myocardial equivalents
Explanation
Answer: C - The term METs stands for metabolic equivalents. A MET of <3 is considered a low intensity exercise. Some examples include walking, light cycling and stretching. A moderate intensity exercise will run between 3-6 METs while a vigorous intensity exercise will have a MET in excess of 6. Some examples include running, hill climbing and vigorous cycling.
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