The 7.5 MET-Hour Rule: The Scientifically Easiest Way to Stay Healthy

Keywords: Micro-Workout, MET Goals, Lazy Fitness, Office Health, Habits

Many quit fitness because it feels "too hard." "Must gym for 1 hour," "Must run until gasping." Actually, staying healthy doesn't require being an athlete. You just need to meet one baseline: 7.5 MET-Hours per week.

How to Hit 7.5?

Good news: You can "piece it together." MET is intensity; Time is the multiplier. Mix and match freely:

• Plan A (The Chilled): Brisk Walk (3.5 METs) x 30 mins/day x 5 days = 8.75 MET·h (Easily Done!)

• Plan B (Weekend Warrior): Hiking (6 METs) x 1.5 hours on Saturday = 9 MET·h (Done in one go)

• Plan C (The Sprinter): Jump Rope (10 METs) x 10 mins/day x 5 days = 8.3 MET·h (Just 10 mins a day)

Reject "All or Nothing"

Traditional plans are rigid. MET allows Flexible Exchange. Too busy to run? Ride a bike home (6 METs) to earn points.

MET Goals is your scorecard. Watch the progress bar fill up, and realize health is hidden in these small daily movements.