Training glossaryNutrition & energy
BMR (basal metabolic rate)
BMR estimates how many calories the body burns at rest to keep basic functions running.
Also known as: Basal metabolic rate
BMR represents resting energy, not the final daily expenditure. To estimate daily calories, it is normally multiplied by an activity factor to reach TDEE.
Formulas like Mifflin-St Jeor give a starting point, but real expenditure varies with body composition, routine, sleep and individual response over the weeks.
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