Name: MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) Simple
Rating: 1.3 (3 reviews)
Author: Trudelta

This data field can be used stand alone, or in conjuction with the FULL version MET data field (link below) to be able to display 2 MET values simultaneously during an activity.
It displays the metabolic equivalent of an activity, which is the calorie burn rate in units of kcal/kg/h.  One MET is 1 kcal/kg/h which is approximately the calorie burn rate at rest. 
For more information on MET, see https://metscalculator.com/

Although VO2max measurement is more desirable for measuring cardiovascular fitness, Garmin watches only provide this for running and cycling.  For people that do neither of these activities, METs is an alternative way to gauge cardiovascular fitness.

You should be capable of exercise at a level of at least 5 METs for an independent lifestyle and a higher survival rate. Higher than 8 METs is more desirable because at 8 METs risk factor for death from major causes is reduced in half compared to at 5 METs. See https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa011858 

# Features
* Display real-time measurement or average over the entire activity duration (indicated as Avg. MET)
* Selectable to calculate using 1 MET=1 kcal/kg/h as a basis, or as a multiple of your estimated personal basal metabolic rate (indicated as METp). Your personal basal metabolic rate is your daily Resting Calories (visible in the Garmin Connect app) divided by the number of minutes in a day. (This latter selection requires your birth date, weight, height and gender to be entered in your Garmin user profile settings.)

# Full Version
For the FULL version, which includes saving data to the Garmin Connect activity record, max value recording, MET-h stats, and more see: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/d487afae-e747-4cbc-ab3b-87f447a21234