Determining Your MET Parameter, Heatstroke

Heatstroke:

In some cases, extreme heat can upset the body’s thermostat causing body temperature to rise to 105 degrees or higher. Heat stroke symptoms include lethargy, confusion, and unconsciousness. Suspicion of heatstroke also requires immediate medical attention since heatstroke can result in death.

The importance of the Heat Index is to show how hot a particular combination of heat and humidity feels. The Heat Index in the Hydra-AlertTM is a report of the latest weather conditions based on the current temperature and the relative humidity. Please refer to the following Heat Index Chart to learn about the Apparent Temperature and to minimize the possibility of getting heat stroke.

How Temperature and Humidity Combine to Make If Feel Hotter

3.2 Determining Your MET Parameter

If a specific activity is not available in your watch, choose a similar exercise type and use the corresponding parameter from the table below to set your watch.(Please refer to page 11 to set the MET Parameter).

Table of MET Parameter

Intensity Level

Exercise

Light Medium High

AEROBICS

7,8

BASKETBALL	7	8, 9		10 - 12
BOWLING	2	3		4
CYCLING	3 - 5	6	- 8	9,10
DANCING	3	4	- 6	7,8
FOOTBALL	6,7	8		9,10
GOLF	4,5	6		7
HIKING	3 - 5	5	- 8	9 - 11
JUMPING ROPE	8	9,10		11,12
Exercise		Intensity Level
Exercise
	Light	Medium		High
JOGGING	8	10		12
RUNNING	8 -10	11-15		16,17
SKATING(ice/inline)	5	6,7		8,9
SKIING	6,7	8 -10		11,12
SKIING(Cross-Country)	5	6,7		8
SWIMMING	4	5 - 7		8 -10
STAIRS	4	5,6		7,8
TENNIS	4,5	6,7		8,9
VOLLEYBALL	3	4,5		6
WALKING	3	4 - 6		7

3.3 Body Fluid CheckTM Monitoring Guides and Tips

The ACUMEN Hydra-AlertT M provides an indication of the level of dehydration. The purpose of the dehydration reading is to remind individuals to replenish the body with fluids during exercise.

It takes the human body 12 to 24 hours to replace fluids from heat and exercise. To prevent the harmful effect of excessive dehydration it is necessary to drink before you become thirsty.

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