zztool What is BMR?
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the minimum amount of energy your body needs at complete rest to maintain vital functions like breathing, heartbeat, and temperature regulation. Understanding your BMR helps create effective diet and exercise plans.
Formula (Mifflin-St Jeor)
Male: BMR = 10 × Weight + 6.25 × Height - 5 × Age + 5
Female: BMR = 10 × Weight + 6.25 × Height - 5 × Age - 161
This formula is considered one of the most accurate BMR calculations
FAQ
What is the difference between BMR and TDEE?
BMR is calories burned at complete rest. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) includes daily activities and exercise, representing actual daily calorie needs.
How to use BMR for weight loss?
Weight loss requires a calorie deficit. Aim to eat 300-500 kcal less than your TDEE daily, combined with exercise for best results.
Why is my BMR lower than others?
BMR is affected by gender, age, height, weight, and muscle mass. More muscle means higher BMR.
How to choose activity level?
Choose based on weekly exercise frequency. Office work with no exercise is sedentary, gym 3-5 times per week is moderate.
Accurate BMR calculation!
Very useful for my diet plan.
Great for calculating daily calories.