give much more accurate calorie consumption information. As the amount and/or intensity of your
physical activity increases, you should keep your activity class updated by changing the value
when necessary. See the table below for information on determining your activity class.
Activity classActivity description
0Always avoid exertion, whenever possible.No regular participation in
recreational sportsor heavyphysical
activity.
1Walk for pleasure, routinely use stairs, occasionally
exercise sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or
perspiration.
210 - 60 minutes per weekRegular participationin recreationor
work requiring modest physical
activity, such as yard work, nordic
walking or moderate-intensity
cycling.
3Over 1 hour per week
4Less than 30 minutes per weekRegular participation in heavy
physical exercise, such as running,
aerobic classes or high-intensity
cycling.
530 - 60 minutes per week
61 - 3 hours per week
7Over 3 hours per week
7.55 - 7 hours per weekEndurance athlete (Regional level)
87 - 9 hours per week
8.59 - 11 hours per weekEndurance athlete (National level)
911 - 13hours per week
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