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BMR Calculator
Your BMR, or basal metabolic rate (metabolism), is the energy (measured in
calories) expended by the body at rest to maintain normal bodily functions.
This continual work makes up about 60-70% of the calories we use
("burn" or expend) and includes the beating of our heart,
respiration, and the maintenance of body temperature. Your BMR is influenced
by a number of factors, including age, weight, height, gender, environmental
temperature, dieting, and exercise habits.
Because of the increased activity of cells undergoing division, the younger
the person, the higher (faster) the metabolism. And the taller and heavier a
person is, the faster their metabolism. Because of the greater percentage of
lean muscle tissue in the male body, men generally have a 10-15% faster BMR
than women. And when you go on restrictive, traditional diets, your BMR can
drop by as much as 20%. People living in tropical or very cold environments
generally have BMR's 5-20% higher than those living in more temperate
climates. In general, depending on the intensity and duration, consistent
exercise can also increase your BMR.
To estimate your BMR, please fill in the physical characteristics and click
on Enter below:
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