How do I measure my metabolic rate when exercising?

The best way to measure your metabolism is to exercise on machines that measure what’s known as Metabolic EquivalanTs or MET’s. At rest you are working at 1 MET or resting metabolism. Many forms of cardio equipment can tell you the level of MET’s you’re working out at during the workout. A less accurate but easy to use method is the sing-talk test. If you can sing while exercising you’re working out at a moderate metabolic rate approximately 5—8 MET’s or 5-8 times resting metabolic rate. If you can only talk and answer short questions you’re probably working out at 10-13 MET’s or 10-13 times resting metabolic rate. To get a truly accurate measure of MET’s you will need to visit a sports performance lab.