2011 Compendium categories in blue are activities with MET values supported in published literature.
2011 Compendium categories in red are estimated MET values.

*References can be downloaded from the references page.

1993 Compendium		2000 Compendium		2011 Compendium		Sexual Activity
Codes	METs	Codes	METs	Codes	METs	Description
14010	1.5	14010	1.5	14010	2.8	active, vigorous effort
14020	1.3	14020	1.3	14020	1.8	general, moderate effort
14030	1.0	14030	1.0	14030	1.3	passive, light effort, kissing, hugging