You have just wrapped up an intense workout, sweat dripping, and muscles pulsating with satisfaction. As you catch your breath, a nagging question pops into your mind: “How many calories did I just burn?” The eternal quest for fitness enthusiasts and calorie-conscious folks alike, Fear not, for you are about to embark on a journey to demystify the calorie-burning extravaganza that is…
Knowing how many calories you need to consume daily is essential for losing, gaining, or maintaining weight. To determine this, one way has been with a technique called the Harris-Benedict formula, which is one method used to estimate your basal metabolic rate (BMR).
By definition, BMR is your rate of metabolism (the conversion of calories and oxygen to energy) at rest. It is the minimum level…