BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Calculator

🔥 BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Calculator

📘 What is BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)?

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) refers to the number of calories your body needs to maintain basic life functions such as breathing, circulating blood, and regulating body temperature while at rest. It represents the minimum energy required to keep your body functioning even when you’re not doing any physical activity.

🧠 How is BMR Calculated?

BMR can be calculated using various formulas, but the most common is the **Mifflin-St Jeor Equation**:

For men: BMR = 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) – 5 × age(years) + 5

For women: BMR = 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) – 5 × age(years) – 161

💡 Why is BMR Important?

• Helps estimate daily calorie needs
• Useful for weight loss/gain planning
• Important in designing a personalized diet or fitness routine
• Guides calorie deficit or surplus strategies

📊 BMR vs TDEE

While BMR tells you how many calories your body burns at rest, **TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)** includes all activity levels. Multiply your BMR by an activity factor to estimate your TDEE.