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Your
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the estimated minimum level of energy
required to sustain the body's vital functions when at rest. The
Harris-Benedict formula is used to calculate the BMR (Basal Metabolic
Rate). By using the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Calculator you can get
an estimated amount of calories your body burns per day just from basic
body functions. This will help you to determine how many more calories
you are in excess from your diet and will help you to set realistic
weight loss and exercise goals.
Basal metabolic rate is
the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate
environment, in the post-absorptive state (meaning that the digestive
system is inactive, which requires about twelve hours of fasting in
humans). The release of energy in this state is sufficient only for the
functioning of the vital organs, such as the heart, lungs, brain and
the rest of the nervous system, liver, kidneys, sex organs, muscles and
skin.
Fill in the details
below and click the calculate button to calculate your BMR. Remember,
BMR is only the amount of calories expended 'to live'.
Note:
BMR calculators should only be used to provide a rough guideline on
daily energy expended. Actual values cannot be attained using such
calculators, and may be quite inaccurate depending on several factors
such as geographic location, body-type, diet, body composition,
supplementation and some genetic factors. Values which extend
+/- 15% above and below your calculated BMR may be a more
accurate representation of your actual BMR range as daily
fluctuations are constant and your BMR is rarely the same on a
daily basis.
Why
is calculating your Basal Metabolic Rate Important?
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. Restrictive and traditional diets may
cause your BMR to drop 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 will also increase your BMR.
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