relative metabolic rate
A physiological metric comparing energy expenditure during an activity to the basal metabolic rate. Used in exercise physiology, occupational health, and nutrition science.
The relative metabolic rate for this task is about 3.0.
Exercises with a high relative metabolic rate burn many calories in a short time.
METs (metabolic equivalents) is a similar concept often used in exercise guidelines; 1 MET ≈ resting metabolic rate. エネルギー代謝率 is a related but distinct Japanese physiological index.
Compound of エネルギー (energy), 代謝 (metabolism), and 率 (rate). A modern technical term formed from established Sino-Japanese and loanword components.