Health & Fitness
What is a BMR?
Definition
BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It is the number of calories your body burns at complete rest to maintain basic life-sustaining functions like breathing, circulation, and cell production. BMR typically accounts for 60-75% of your total daily energy expenditure.
Common Uses
- › Calculating TDEE
- › Determining minimum calorie needs
- › Understanding metabolism
- › Weight management planning
Converters
Key Facts
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- BMR = calories burned at rest
- Men: 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) - 5 × age(y) + 5
- Women: 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) - 5 × age(y) - 161
Related Terms
About the BMR
BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It is the number of calories your body burns at complete rest to maintain basic life-sustaining functions like breathing, circulation, and cell production. BMR typically accounts for 60-75% of your total daily energy expenditure.
Equivalents and conversions
- BMR = calories burned at rest
- Men: 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) - 5 × age(y) + 5
- Women: 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) - 5 × age(y) - 161