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by dumbdumb125 22 days ago
There are multiple comprehensive umbrella reviews on the subject. Synthesis of knowledge synthesis. Tens of thousands of study subjects over decades and decades.

15 MET hours above 3 METs gain 70% of the possible benefits from cardio.

Not exactly contradictory results, but it makes this sound like bullshit.

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What’s a MET hour?
MET is a measure of cardio exertion.

Walking briskly is 3. Moderate running is 6. These are just examples.

An hour spent at 3 MET is 3 MET hours.