Definition:
Moderate physical activity is exercise that requires 3 to 6 METs of effort. During moderate physical activity, breathing and heart rate become more rapid and the body burns about 3.5 to 7 calories per minute (depending on weight and fitness level).
Examples of moderate physical activity are walking at about 3 miles per hour, biking on flat ground, or dancing. Calorie Count offers a list of activities and their calorie burn rate, calculated for a person weighing 150 lbs.
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Also Known As: Moderate intensity exercise, moderate exercise, moderate activity, low- to medium-intensity exercise
