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

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To convert accelerometer data to metabolic equivalents (METs), there is no direct formula linking XYZ data to METs. Instead, users must reference activity-specific MET tables to find the appropriate MET value for the activity being performed. The provided formula for calculating total calories burned requires a known MET value, which can be obtained from these tables based on the activity type. While the accelerometer data can indicate intensity, it does not directly translate to METs without contextual activity information. Accurate conversion relies on understanding the specific activity associated with the accelerometer readings.
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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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