Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - July 2026

J U LY 2 0 2 6 | A B A C O A & A LT O N N E I G H B O R S 5 contribute to a “workout” regimen. Exercise physiologists refer to these as MET levels, or “the metabolic equivalent of task.” A 1-10 guide helps categorize the effort: • 1 Very Light Activity: Hardly any exertion, comparable to light sleeping or watching TV. • 2-3 Light Activity: Easy to breathe and carry on a conversation. Feels like you can continue for hours. • 4-6 Moderate activity: Breathing heavily, can maintain a short conversation. Somewhat uncomfortable but becoming increasingly challenging. • 7-8 Vigorous activity: Borderline uncomfortable. Short of breath, can speak a sentence. • 9 Very hard activity: Very difficult to maintain exercise activity. Can barely breathe/speak only a few words. • 10 Maximum effort: Feels almost impossible to keep going. Completely out of breath, unable to talk. Ready to get moving or to enhance your current workout? For more physical fitness expertise, contact Jupiter Medical Center’s Cary Grossman Health & Wellness Center at 561-263-5575.