Select Exercises
bicycling, mountain, uphill, vigorous bicycling, mountain, competitive, racing bicycling, BMX bicycling, mountain, general bicycling, <10 mph, leisure, to work or for pleasure (Taylor Code 115) bicycling, to/from work, self selected pace bicycling, on dirt or farm road, moderate pace bicycling, general bicycling, leisure, 5.5 mph bicycling, leisure, 9.4 mph bicycling, 10-11.9 mph, leisure, slow, light effort bicycling, 12-13.9 mph, leisure, moderate effort bicycling, 14-15.9 mph, racing or leisure, fast, vigorous effort bicycling, 16-19 mph, racing/not drafting or > 19 mph drafting, very fast, racing general bicycling, > 20 mph, racing, not drafting bicycling, 12 mph, seated, hands on brake hoods or bar drops, 80 rpm unicycling bicycling, 12 mph, standing, hands on brake hoods, 60 rpm walking the dog walking, 2.5 mph, level, firm surface walking, 2.5 mph, downhill walking, 2.8 to 3.2 mph, level, moderate pace, firm surface walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise walking, 2.9 to 3.5 mph, uphill, 1 to 5% grade walking, 2.9 to 3.5 mph, uphill, 6% to 15% grade walking, 4.0 mph, level, firm surface, very brisk pace walking, 4.5 mph, level, firm surface, very, very brisk walking, 5.0 mph, level, firm surface walking, 5.0 mph, uphill, 3% grade walking, for pleasure, work break jog/walk combination (jogging component of less than 10 minutes) (Taylor Code 180) jogging, general jogging, in place jogging, on a mini-tramp running, 4 mph (15 min/mile) running, 5 mph (12 min/mile) running, 5.2 mph (11.5 min/mile) running, 6 mph (10 min/mile) running, 6.7 mph (9 min/mile) running, 7 mph (8.5 min/mile) running, 7.5 mph (8 min/mile) running, 8 mph (7.5 min/mile) running, 8.6 mph (7 min/mile) running, 9 mph (6.5 min/mile) running, 10 mph (6 min/mile) running, 11 mph (5.5 min/mile) running, 12 mph (5 min/mile) running, 13 mph (4.6 min/mile) running, 14 mph (4.3 min/mile) running, cross country running, (Taylor code 200) running, stairs, up running, on a track, team practice running, training, pushing a wheelchair or baby carrier running, marathon running, marathon boating, power, driving boating, power, driving boating, power, passenger, light canoeing, on camping trip (Taylor Code 270) canoeing, harvesting wild rice, knocking rice off the stalks canoeing, portaging canoeing, rowing, 2.0-3.9 mph, light effort canoeing, rowing, 4.0-5.9 mph, moderate effort canoeing, rowing, kayaking, competition, >6 mph, vigorous effort canoeing, rowing, for pleasure, general (Taylor Code 250) canoeing, rowing, in competition, or crew or sculling (Taylor Code 260) diving, springboard or platform kayaking, moderate effort paddle boat sailing, boat and board sailing, windsurfing, ice sailing, general (Taylor Code 235) sailing, in competition sailing, Sunfish/Laser/Hobby Cat, Keel boats, ocean sailing, yachting, leisure skiing, water or wakeboarding (Taylor Code 220) jet skiing, driving, in water skindiving, fast skindiving, moderate skindiving, scuba diving, general (Taylor Code 310) snorkeling (Taylor Code 310) surfing, body or board, general surfing, body or board, competitive paddle boarding, standing swimming laps, freestyle, fast, vigorous effort swimming laps, freestyle, front crawl, slow, light or moderate effort swimming, backstroke, general, training or competition swimming, backstroke, recreational swimming, breaststroke, general, training or competition swimming, breaststroke, recreational swimming, butterfly, general swimming, crawl, fast speed, ~75 yards/minute, vigorous effort swimming, crawl, medium speed, ~50 yards/minute, vigorous effort swimming, lake, ocean, river (Taylor Codes 280, 295) swimming, leisurely, not lap swimming, general swimming, sidestroke, general swimming, synchronized swimming, treading water, fast, vigorous effort swimming, treading water, moderate effort, general tubing, floating on a river, general water aerobics, water calisthenics water polo water volleyball water jogging water walking, light effort, slow pace water walking, moderate effort, moderate pace water walking, vigorous effort, brisk pace whitewater rafting, kayaking, or canoeing windsurfing, not pumping for speed windsurfing or kitesurfing, crossing trial windsurfing, competition, pumping for speed activity promoting video game (e.g., Wii Fit), light effort (e.g., balance, yoga) activity promoting video game (e.g., Wii Fit), moderate effort (e.g., aerobic, resistance) activity promoting video/arcade game (e.g., Exergaming, Dance Dance Revolution), vigorous effort army type obstacle course exercise, boot camp training program bicycling, stationary, general bicycling, stationary, 30-50 watts, very light to light effort bicycling, stationary, 90-100 watts, moderate to vigorous effort bicycling, stationary, 101-160 watts, vigorous effort bicycling, stationary, 161-200 watts, vigorous effort bicycling, stationary, 201-270 watts, very vigorous effort bicycling, stationary, 51-89 watts, light-to-moderate effort bicycling, stationary, RPM/Spin bike class calisthenics (e.g., push ups, sit ups, pull-ups, jumping jacks), vigorous effort calisthenics (e.g., push ups, sit ups, pull-ups, lunges), moderate effort calisthenics (e.g., situps, abdominal crunches), light effort calisthenics, light or moderate effort, general (e.g., back exercises), going up & down from floor (Taylor Code 150) circuit training, moderate effort circuit training, including kettlebells, some aerobic movement with minimal rest, general, vigorous intensity CurvesTM exercise routines in women Elliptical trainer, moderate effort resistance training (weight lifting, free weight, nautilus or universal), power lifting or body building, vigorous effort (Taylor Code 210) resistance (weight) training, squats , slow or explosive effort resistance (weight) training, multiple exercises, 8-15 repetitions at varied resistance health club exercise, general (Taylor Code 160) health club exercise classes, general, gym/weight training combined in one visit health club exercise, conditioning classes home exercise, general stair-treadmill ergometer, general rope skipping, general rowing, stationary ergometer, general, vigorous effort rowing, stationary, general, moderate effort rowing, stationary, 100 watts, moderate effort rowing, stationary, 150 watts, vigorous effort rowing, stationary, 200 watts, very vigorous effort ski machine, general slide board exercise, general slimnastics, jazzercise stretching, mild pilates, general teaching exercise class (e.g., aerobic, water) therapeutic exercise ball, Fitball exercise upper body exercise, arm ergometer upper body exercise, stationary bicycle - Airdyne (arms only) 40 rpm, moderate water aerobics, water calisthenics, water exercise whirlpool, sitting video exercise workouts, TV conditioning programs (e.g., yoga, stretching), light effort video exercise workouts, TV conditioning programs (e.g., cardio-resistance), moderate effort video exercise workouts, TV conditioning programs (e.g., cardio-resistance), vigorous effort yoga, Hatha yoga, Power yoga, Nadisodhana yoga, Surya Namaskar native New Zealander physical activities (e.g., Haka Powhiri, Moteatea, Waita Tira, Whakawatea, etc.), general, moderate effort native New Zealander physical activities (e.g., Haka, Taiahab), general, vigorous effort Alaska Native Games, Eskimo Olympics, general archery, non-hunting badminton, competitive (Taylor Code 450) badminton, social singles and doubles, general basketball, game (Taylor Code 490) basketball, non-game, general (Taylor Code 480) basketball, general basketball, officiating (Taylor Code 500) basketball, shooting baskets basketball, drills, practice basketball, wheelchair billiards bowling (Taylor Code 390) bowling, indoor, bowling alley boxing, in ring, general boxing, punching bag boxing, sparring broomball children's games, adults playing (e.g., hopscotch, 4-square, dodgeball, playground apparatus, t-ball, tetherball, marbles, arcade games), moderate effort cheerleading, gymnastic moves, competitive coaching, football, soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, etc. coaching, actively playing sport with players cricket, batting, bowling, fielding croquet curling darts, wall or lawn drag racing, pushing or driving a car auto racing, open wheel fencing football, competitive football, touch, flag, general (Taylor Code 510) football, touch, flag, light effort football or baseball, playing catch frisbee playing, general frisbee, ultimate golf, general golf, walking, carrying clubs golf, miniature, driving range golf, walking, pulling clubs golf, using power cart (Taylor Code 070) gymnastics, general hacky sack handball, general (Taylor Code 520) handball, team high ropes course, multiple elements hang gliding hockey, field hockey, ice, general horseback riding, general horseback riding, trotting horseback riding, canter or gallop jai alai martial arts, moderate pace, judo martial arts, moderate pace, jujitsu martial arts, moderate pace, karate martial arts, moderate pace, kick boxing martial arts, moderate pace, tae kwan do martial arts, moderate pace, tai-bo martial arts, moderate pace, Muay Thai boxing juggling kickball lacrosse lawn bowling, bocce ball, outdoor moto-cross, off-road motor sports, all-terrain vehicle, general orienteering paddleball, competitive paddleball, casual, general (Taylor Code 460) polo, on horseback racquetball, competitive racquetball, general (Taylor Code 470) rock or mountain climbing (Taylor Code 470) (Formerly code = 17120) rock climbing, ascending rock, high difficulty rock climbing, ascending or traversing rock, low-to-moderate difficulty rock climbing, rappelling rope jumping, fast pace, 120-160 skips/min rope jumping, moderate pace, 100-120 skips/min, general, 2 foot skip, plain bounce rope jumping, slow pace, < 100 skips/min, 2 foot skip, rhythm bounce rugby, union, team, competitive rugby, touch, non-competitive shuffleboard skateboarding, general, moderate effort skateboarding, competitive, vigorous effort skating, roller (Taylor Code 360) rollerblading, in-line skating, 14.4 km/h (9.0 mph), recreational pace rollerblading, in-line skating, 17.7 km/h (11.0 mph), moderate pace, exercise training rollerblading, in-line skating, 21.0 to 21.7 km/h (13.0 to 13.6 mph), fast pace, exercise training rollerblading, in-line skating, 24.0 km/h (15.0 mph), maximal effort skydiving, base jumping, bungee jumping soccer, competitive soccer, casual, general (Taylor Code 540) softball or baseball, fast or slow pitch, general (Taylor Code 440) softball, practice softball, officiating softball, pitching squash (Taylor Code 530) squash, general table tennis, ping pong (Taylor Code 410) tai chi, qi gong, general tennis, general tennis, doubles (Taylor Code 430) tennis, singles (Taylor Code 420) trampoline, recreational trampoline, competitive volleyball (Taylor Code 400) volleyball, competitive, in gymnasium volleyball, beach, in sand wrestling (one match = 5 minutes) bicycling, mountain, uphill, vigorous bicycling, mountain, competitive, racing bicycling, BMX bicycling, mountain, general bicycling, <10 mph, leisure, to work or for pleasure (Taylor Code 115) bicycling, to/from work, self selected pace bicycling, on dirt or farm road, moderate pace bicycling, general bicycling, leisure, 5.5 mph bicycling, leisure, 9.4 mph bicycling, 10-11.9 mph, leisure, slow, light effort bicycling, 12-13.9 mph, leisure, moderate effort bicycling, 14-15.9 mph, racing or leisure, fast, vigorous effort bicycling, 16-19 mph, racing/not drafting or > 19 mph drafting, very fast, racing general bicycling, > 20 mph, racing, not drafting bicycling, 12 mph, seated, hands on brake hoods or bar drops, 80 rpm unicycling bicycling, 12 mph, standing, hands on brake hoods, 60 rpm walking the dog walking, 2.5 mph, level, firm surface walking, 2.5 mph, downhill walking, 2.8 to 3.2 mph, level, moderate pace, firm surface walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise walking, 2.9 to 3.5 mph, uphill, 1 to 5% grade walking, 2.9 to 3.5 mph, uphill, 6% to 15% grade walking, 4.0 mph, level, firm surface, very brisk pace walking, 4.5 mph, level, firm surface, very, very brisk walking, 5.0 mph, level, firm surface walking, 5.0 mph, uphill, 3% grade walking, for pleasure, work break jog/walk combination (jogging component of less than 10 minutes) (Taylor Code 180) jogging, general jogging, in place jogging, on a mini-tramp running, 4 mph (15 min/mile) running, 5 mph (12 min/mile) running, 5.2 mph (11.5 min/mile) running, 6 mph (10 min/mile) running, 6.7 mph (9 min/mile) running, 7 mph (8.5 min/mile) running, 7.5 mph (8 min/mile) running, 8 mph (7.5 min/mile) running, 8.6 mph (7 min/mile) running, 9 mph (6.5 min/mile) running, 10 mph (6 min/mile) running, 11 mph (5.5 min/mile) running, 12 mph (5 min/mile) running, 13 mph (4.6 min/mile) running, 14 mph (4.3 min/mile) running, cross country running, (Taylor code 200) running, stairs, up running, on a track, team practice running, training, pushing a wheelchair or baby carrier running, marathon running, marathon boating, power, driving boating, power, driving boating, power, passenger, light canoeing, on camping trip (Taylor Code 270) canoeing, harvesting wild rice, knocking rice off the stalks canoeing, portaging canoeing, rowing, 2.0-3.9 mph, light effort canoeing, rowing, 4.0-5.9 mph, moderate effort canoeing, rowing, kayaking, competition, >6 mph, vigorous effort canoeing, rowing, for pleasure, general (Taylor Code 250) canoeing, rowing, in competition, or crew or sculling (Taylor Code 260) diving, springboard or platform kayaking, moderate effort paddle boat sailing, boat and board sailing, windsurfing, ice sailing, general (Taylor Code 235) sailing, in competition sailing, Sunfish/Laser/Hobby Cat, Keel boats, ocean sailing, yachting, leisure skiing, water or wakeboarding (Taylor Code 220) jet skiing, driving, in water skindiving, fast skindiving, moderate skindiving, scuba diving, general (Taylor Code 310) snorkeling (Taylor Code 310) surfing, body or board, general surfing, body or board, competitive paddle boarding, standing swimming laps, freestyle, fast, vigorous effort swimming laps, freestyle, front crawl, slow, light or moderate effort swimming, backstroke, general, training or competition swimming, backstroke, recreational swimming, breaststroke, general, training or competition swimming, breaststroke, recreational swimming, butterfly, general swimming, crawl, fast speed, ~75 yards/minute, vigorous effort swimming, crawl, medium speed, ~50 yards/minute, vigorous effort swimming, lake, ocean, river (Taylor Codes 280, 295) swimming, leisurely, not lap swimming, general swimming, sidestroke, general swimming, synchronized swimming, treading water, fast, vigorous effort swimming, treading water, moderate effort, general tubing, floating on a river, general water aerobics, water calisthenics water polo water volleyball water jogging water walking, light effort, slow pace water walking, moderate effort, moderate pace water walking, vigorous effort, brisk pace whitewater rafting, kayaking, or canoeing windsurfing, not pumping for speed windsurfing or kitesurfing, crossing trial windsurfing, competition, pumping for speed activity promoting video game (e.g., Wii Fit), light effort (e.g., balance, yoga) activity promoting video game (e.g., Wii Fit), moderate effort (e.g., aerobic, resistance) activity promoting video/arcade game (e.g., Exergaming, Dance Dance Revolution), vigorous effort army type obstacle course exercise, boot camp training program bicycling, stationary, general bicycling, stationary, 30-50 watts, very light to light effort bicycling, stationary, 90-100 watts, moderate to vigorous effort bicycling, stationary, 101-160 watts, vigorous effort bicycling, stationary, 161-200 watts, vigorous effort bicycling, stationary, 201-270 watts, very vigorous effort bicycling, stationary, 51-89 watts, light-to-moderate effort bicycling, stationary, RPM/Spin bike class calisthenics (e.g., push ups, sit ups, pull-ups, jumping jacks), vigorous effort calisthenics (e.g., push ups, sit ups, pull-ups, lunges), moderate effort calisthenics (e.g., situps, abdominal crunches), light effort calisthenics, light or moderate effort, general (e.g., back exercises), going up & down from floor (Taylor Code 150) circuit training, moderate effort circuit training, including kettlebells, some aerobic movement with minimal rest, general, vigorous intensity CurvesTM exercise routines in women Elliptical trainer, moderate effort resistance training (weight lifting, free weight, nautilus or universal), power lifting or body building, vigorous effort (Taylor Code 210) resistance (weight) training, squats , slow or explosive effort resistance (weight) training, multiple exercises, 8-15 repetitions at varied resistance health club exercise, general (Taylor Code 160) health club exercise classes, general, gym/weight training combined in one visit health club exercise, conditioning classes home exercise, general stair-treadmill ergometer, general rope skipping, general rowing, stationary ergometer, general, vigorous effort rowing, stationary, general, moderate effort rowing, stationary, 100 watts, moderate effort rowing, stationary, 150 watts, vigorous effort rowing, stationary, 200 watts, very vigorous effort ski machine, general slide board exercise, general slimnastics, jazzercise stretching, mild pilates, general teaching exercise class (e.g., aerobic, water) therapeutic exercise ball, Fitball exercise upper body exercise, arm ergometer upper body exercise, stationary bicycle - Airdyne (arms only) 40 rpm, moderate water aerobics, water calisthenics, water exercise whirlpool, sitting video exercise workouts, TV conditioning programs (e.g., yoga, stretching), light effort video exercise workouts, TV conditioning programs (e.g., cardio-resistance), moderate effort video exercise workouts, TV conditioning programs (e.g., cardio-resistance), vigorous effort yoga, Hatha yoga, Power yoga, Nadisodhana yoga, Surya Namaskar native New Zealander physical activities (e.g., Haka Powhiri, Moteatea, Waita Tira, Whakawatea, etc.), general, moderate effort native New Zealander physical activities (e.g., Haka, Taiahab), general, vigorous effort Alaska Native Games, Eskimo Olympics, general archery, non-hunting badminton, competitive (Taylor Code 450) badminton, social singles and doubles, general basketball, game (Taylor Code 490) basketball, non-game, general (Taylor Code 480) basketball, general basketball, officiating (Taylor Code 500) basketball, shooting baskets basketball, drills, practice basketball, wheelchair billiards bowling (Taylor Code 390) bowling, indoor, bowling alley boxing, in ring, general boxing, punching bag boxing, sparring broomball children's games, adults playing (e.g., hopscotch, 4-square, dodgeball, playground apparatus, t-ball, tetherball, marbles, arcade games), moderate effort cheerleading, gymnastic moves, competitive coaching, football, soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, etc. coaching, actively playing sport with players cricket, batting, bowling, fielding croquet curling darts, wall or lawn drag racing, pushing or driving a car auto racing, open wheel fencing football, competitive football, touch, flag, general (Taylor Code 510) football, touch, flag, light effort football or baseball, playing catch frisbee playing, general frisbee, ultimate golf, general golf, walking, carrying clubs golf, miniature, driving range golf, walking, pulling clubs golf, using power cart (Taylor Code 070) gymnastics, general hacky sack handball, general (Taylor Code 520) handball, team high ropes course, multiple elements hang gliding hockey, field hockey, ice, general horseback riding, general horseback riding, trotting horseback riding, canter or gallop jai alai martial arts, moderate pace, judo martial arts, moderate pace, jujitsu martial arts, moderate pace, karate martial arts, moderate pace, kick boxing martial arts, moderate pace, tae kwan do martial arts, moderate pace, tai-bo martial arts, moderate pace, Muay Thai boxing juggling kickball lacrosse lawn bowling, bocce ball, outdoor moto-cross, off-road motor sports, all-terrain vehicle, general orienteering paddleball, competitive paddleball, casual, general (Taylor Code 460) polo, on horseback racquetball, competitive racquetball, general (Taylor Code 470) rock or mountain climbing (Taylor Code 470) (Formerly code = 17120) rock climbing, ascending rock, high difficulty rock climbing, ascending or traversing rock, low-to-moderate difficulty rock climbing, rappelling rope jumping, fast pace, 120-160 skips/min rope jumping, moderate pace, 100-120 skips/min, general, 2 foot skip, plain bounce rope jumping, slow pace, < 100 skips/min, 2 foot skip, rhythm bounce rugby, union, team, competitive rugby, touch, non-competitive shuffleboard skateboarding, general, moderate effort skateboarding, competitive, vigorous effort skating, roller (Taylor Code 360) rollerblading, in-line skating, 14.4 km/h (9.0 mph), recreational pace rollerblading, in-line skating, 17.7 km/h (11.0 mph), moderate pace, exercise training rollerblading, in-line skating, 21.0 to 21.7 km/h (13.0 to 13.6 mph), fast pace, exercise training rollerblading, in-line skating, 24.0 km/h (15.0 mph), maximal effort skydiving, base jumping, bungee jumping soccer, competitive soccer, casual, general (Taylor Code 540) softball or baseball, fast or slow pitch, general (Taylor Code 440) softball, practice softball, officiating softball, pitching squash (Taylor Code 530) squash, general table tennis, ping pong (Taylor Code 410) tai chi, qi gong, general tennis, general tennis, doubles (Taylor Code 430) tennis, singles (Taylor Code 420) trampoline, recreational trampoline, competitive volleyball (Taylor Code 400) volleyball, competitive, in gymnasium volleyball, beach, in sand wrestling (one match = 5 minutes)
