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Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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gsolis Posts: 39 Joined: 2003/05/27	2003/06/29, 08:55 PM what are mets? I think that is the right word. This is the readout you see on the excercise machines, i.e., treadmill, elliptical,etc. How does it relate to the workout? What is it measuring and how what information is it giving you? I plead ignorance of this term.

richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/06/29, 09:28 PM Mild Effort Trainging Simulations LOL, I don't know that's a good question -------------- Diet- Only take what you need...There is no fine line between want and need, there is the whole continent of South America.~Dick
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2003/06/30, 06:35 PM the worst team in baseball lol
gsolis Posts: 39 Joined: 2003/05/27	2003/06/30, 09:56 PM Hey! This is a serious question. No one out there knows? Maybe its in the wrong site. Normally I ignore that readout but i have been curious. Thanks anyway.
plfitness Posts: 198 Joined: 2003/05/25	2003/06/30, 11:39 PM Here is a definition from an article I found. Hope this helps. A metabolic equivalent, or MET, is defined as the amount of oxygen used by an average seated person. Two METs is very roughly equivalent to walking less than 2 mph; 5 METs to walking at 4 mph; and 8 METs to jogging at 6 mph. -------------- \\"Knowledge & persistence is all one needs to succeed\"\ ---Patrick L.
richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/06/30, 11:52 PM Hey...that's stuff confusin who would want to take the time to learn all that stuff... I can see it know Hurry up Joe. -why Cause we've been runin for three minutes -so what's your point Bob Well in order to maintain a fat burning level of 25% one has to keep his MET at an above average number 8.123. for the duration of 3 and 1/2 minutes. -So what's your point Bob Jeez nerds should not be allowed around fitness equipment. -------------- Diet- Only take what you need...There is no fine line between want and need, there is the whole continent of South America.~Dick
plfitness Posts: 198 Joined: 2003/05/25	2003/06/30, 11:58 PM Hey, what are trying to say,LOL! -------------- \\"Knowledge & persistence is all one needs to succeed\"\ ---Patrick L.
gsolis Posts: 39 Joined: 2003/05/27	2003/07/01, 08:47 AM Thank You, plfitness. A man of wisdom beyond his years. Never mind what richardjst is attempting to say.
plfitness Posts: 198 Joined: 2003/05/25	2003/07/01, 11:25 AM Glad I could help. As far as the nerd comment that was made by richardjst, remember that the majority of fitness equipment would never have been invented if not for nerds trying to find a better way. Gyms would simply be filled with big sticks & large rocks & have a place on the wall for people to hang their clubs. It is crucial for natural athletes to become educated in order to break the current perceptions of what is "naturally" possible. Only through increased knowledge can we change the sad state that professional bodybuilding has become & emerge with new, healthy champions. "THE NERDS SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH!!!!!" -------------- \\"Knowledge & persistence is all one needs to succeed\"\ ---Patrick L.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/07/01, 11:33 AM Well Said! -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2003/07/01, 11:42 AM Hey richard, you should probably watch your mouth when you are on these boards. An ignorant person such as yourself would not know something like this, because you have no background or education in the health and fitness field. I know that plfitness does since he is working on his cert and I have a college background and a cert. as well. METS are basic knowledge to people who work in the health and fitness field. But, just coming out of high school and all, I wouldn't expect you to be much more intelligent than you are making yourself out to be.
richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/07/01, 11:51 AM Ohhh, a college smart azz. You know I see plenty of trainers out there...plenty at my gym even I wouldn't waste a dime on, on the account that they are less healthy tnan I at the ripe old age of 18. How do you really now someone on the internet, you would be smart enough to know that they could be lyin', or are you??? You know how easy it is to get a cert., and how much easier it is to say you are getting one. For all I know you could be a 300lb. pervert. I'm going into something a little higher than you mr. smarty pants. And will get a cert on the side. And also if you would actually read into the context of what I said it was ment to be funny, not mean...I would expect that coming from such a smart guy like you. Guess I was wrong. -------------- Diet- Only take what you need...There is no fine line between want and need, there is the whole continent of South America.~Dick
gsolis Posts: 39 Joined: 2003/05/27	2003/07/01, 12:12 PM Lets keep it in the context of good nature ribbing. Let's not get postal! But I agree with plfitness that you should become informed know and attempt to understand some of the things that you are doing. Don't take everything at face value. I'm not a nerd but I do have a BS in Biological Sciences and supervise a clinical chemistry lab.
joesomebody Posts: 1 Joined: 2003/07/01	2003/07/01, 12:20 PM Simmer down now, simmer down....PRETTY RUDE COMMENTS THERE DAHAYZ. Richy didn't mean no harm, pretty funny, but he does arise a could point here in fitness, that without facts one is lost. Also richard is right in that it is relatively easy to get a cert. many people have them that shouldn't. They become to involved in things like Mets, and not involved enough in their clients workouts. Training does not need to be all scientific, only when one reaches high levels of training such as Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe, strongman comps. do they need every scientific advantage they can get. Don't be ignorant yourself dahayz, for as old and smart as you claim yourself to be, that was very irresponsible and rude of you.
	2003/07/01, 12:24 PM I'm not going to try to impart wisdom on anyone as a 23 year old, but richard, things are going to change A LOT for you in the next few years. You're gonna learn a lot of things, one of them being that subtle sarcasm is hard to pull off in writing (I've learned that one the hard way...haha) -------------- OSU Law Rugby....specializing in personal injury and pain & suffering.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/07/01, 03:46 PM Hey guys why don't you just stick to the original question. BTW Joesomebody welcome to Frettrainers and good luck in your practice. Where are you in Canada? Happy Canada Day EH! -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/07/01, 03:53 PM Warning #1 - Keep it civil, guys........ -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/07/02, 02:18 AM Thanks rev! -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
gsolis Posts: 39 Joined: 2003/05/27	2003/07/02, 09:07 AM Didn't mean to stirup a hornet's nest with my question. I agree with rev8all, keep it civil and to the point. Thanks for the information! I enjoy this site tremendously, i'm addicted to it.