How to convert accelerometer data to metabolic equivalents(METS)?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the conversion of accelerometer data into metabolic equivalents (METs), focusing on how to apply a specific formula for calculating calories burned based on MET values. Participants are seeking methods to derive METs from XYZ accelerometer data.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about converting accelerometer data to METs, providing a formula for calculating calories burned that includes METs.
  • The same participant shares specific accelerometer data (XYZ values) and requests a formula to convert this data into METs.
  • Another participant suggests that there is no direct equivalent for converting accelerometer data to METs and recommends looking up the activity in a table to find the corresponding MET value.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a method for converting accelerometer data to METs, with differing views on the availability of a direct conversion method.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the potential limitations in deriving MET values directly from accelerometer data, indicating a reliance on external tables for activity-specific MET values.

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how to convert accelerometer data to metabolic equivalents(METS)??

hi all i would like to ask if how do i convert accelerometer data to metabolic equivalents(METS)??

by the way I am using this formula:

Code: 
[B]Total Calories Burned[/B] = Duration (in minutes) X (MET X 3.5 X weight in kg)/200
i got that formula from this site http://www.exercise4weightloss.com/calories-burned-during-exercise.html"

what i want to do is convert XYZ data to METS equivalent so that i can substitute it to METS variable in the formula above..
example if i have this data:

x: 202
y: 215
z: 5

what is the formula? I search on www but i didn't get what i need.. ;(

I knew that it is now accurate but it doesn't matter..
pls give me some idea. IM totally bad in math and physics... hehe thanks
 
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hi.. do u have any idea with this??
 


helo?
 


The problem is that there isn't a direct equivalent. You'll just have to look up the activity you were doing on a table, and use that value.
 

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