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1 Introduction
The OMRON Walking style X can measure the intensity and
amount of exercise from your walking, in addition to
measuring the number of steps and the number of calories
burned. This makes it a useful guide for planning an exercise
program based on the intensity and amount of activity. These
are expressed as METs for intensity of exercise and Ex
(Exercise) for the amount of exercise.
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METs (Metabolic equivalents)
Indicates the intensity of exercise as a ratio to the intensity
used when resting. On average, when sitting at rest we use
1 MET, when walking at normal pace (4 km/h) we use
3 METs.
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Ex (Exercise units)
Indicates the amount of exercise as Ex quantity.
This is the intensity of exercise multiplied by time (hours). A
shorter period of vigorous physical activity will equal 1 Ex
more quickly than more leisurely activity will.
• Walking at 3 METs for 1 h: 3 METs
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1 h = 3 Ex
• Walking at 3 METs for 30 min: 3 METs
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0.5 h = 1.5 Ex
* The (2007) guidelines from the American College of Sports
Medicine recommends at least 30 min of exercise of 3 METs or
more per day (refered to in Chapter 13).
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The OMRON Walking style X Features
This unit is set for the weekly target of 21 Ex.
(3 METs
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1 h = 3 Ex, 3 Ex
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7 days = 21 Ex)
Ex (Exercise) steps
Only counts steps of 3 METs or more.
Walking intensity (METs) indicator
Displays the intensity of the last 1 minute’s walk (2 to
4 METs). Try to walk at a pace so that the indicator for
walking intensity is 3 METs or more.
Ex remaining this week
Displays the remaining Ex quantity required to reach the
weekly target. The symbol appears if you have done
21 Ex within a week.
Remaining Ex required indicator
Displays as segments the remaining number of Ex quantity
required to reach the weekly target.
Time required to reach Ex target
Displays the amount of walking time required each day to
reach the weekly target. Depending on the length of
walking time the previous day, the time required will vary.
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