Calculate basal metabolic rate

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Der tägliche Kalorienverbrauch und -bedarf des Körpers wird von verschiedenen Faktoren beeinflusst, darunter Alter, Geschlecht und Größe. Diese Aspekte bestimmen den sogenannten Grundumsatz. Wenn der Grundumsatz sinkt, benötigt der Körper weniger Kalorien und verbraucht somit weniger Energie. Wenn Du also zu wenig Nahrung zu Dir nimmst, schaltet Dein Körper in den sogenannten "Sparmodus". Trotz aller Bemühungen und Kalorienzählen kann es dann schwierig werden, Gewicht zu verlieren. Dies mag auf den ersten Blick kompliziert erscheinen, aber im Grunde ist das Abnehmen nicht so schwierig. Du musst lediglich wissen, wie sich Dein Grundumsatz zusammensetzt und wie Du ihn berechnen kannst.

What is the basal metabolic rate?

The basal metabolic rate is also called also known as the resting energy requirement. This is the amount of energy or calories that the body needs during the day, to maintain its life-sustaining functions such as respiration and digestion at complete rest. In other words, the basal metabolic rate is the energy the body needs to function.

Together with the power metabolic rate, this results in the total energy requirement. The power metabolic rate refers to the calories the body needs for activities such as walking, work and physical activities such as sport.

How can I calculate my basal metabolic rate?

As every person is unique, there is no basic formula for calculating your basal metabolic rate quickly and precisely. The following are important for health Factors such as weight, height, age and gender of the person also play a role. A person's calorie requirement generally decreases over the years, while it increases with increasing height and body weight. However, the proportion of muscle also plays a role, as muscles consume a considerable amount of energy even when inactive. Furthermore, the ambient temperature also has an influence: The colder the temperature, the more energy you have to expend to maintain your ideal body temperature.

The basal metabolic rate is calculated using the "Harris-Benedict formula", whereby there are differences for women and men depending on gender. This gives you a rough guide value, as muscle mass and fitness, for example, are not taken into account. For a very precise determination of this value, you would have to have the measurements carried out in a laboratory under defined conditions at complete rest for 24 hours. It is much easier to estimate your basal metabolic rate using a corresponding formula with our calculator.

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What is the basal metabolic rate of women?

The "Harris-Benedict formula" is behind the basal metabolic rate calculator. The formula for calculating the basal metabolic rate of women is as follows:

Basal metabolic rate (kcal/24) = 655.1 + (9.563 * body weight in kg) + (1.85 * height in cm) - (4.676 * age in years)

This allows you to calculate relatively easily how many calories your body consumes every day at absolute rest.

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What is the basal metabolic rate of men?

The "Harris-Benedict formula" for calculating the basal metabolic rate of men is as follows:

Basal metabolic rate (kcal/24) = 66.47 + (13.75 * body weight in kg) + (5 * height in cm) - (6.775 * age in years)

Basal metabolic rate and losing weight: What to look out for?

Sport plays an important role in losing weight. Just a little more exercise in everyday life can help to burn calories and reduce fat. In particular, people who spend most of their time sitting at work should exercise regularly to lose weight.

Sport does not only influence your metabolic rate and therefore your calorie consumption, but also has an indirect influence on your basal metabolic rate. Because the more muscle mass you have, the higher your basal metabolic rate. This means that your muscles use more energy every day, even when you are completely at rest.

Frequently asked questions about basal metabolic rate:

What is a person's basal metabolic rate?

The basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy that a person needs for basic bodily functions, such as breathing or metabolic functions, when lying down and at complete rest.

How can I calculate my basal metabolic rate correctly?

The daily basal metabolic rate is calculated as follows:

Men: Basal metabolic rate = 66.47 + (13.75 * body weight in kg) + (5 * height in cm) - (6.775 * age in years)
Women: Basal metabolic rate = 655.1 + (9.563 * body weight in kg) + (1.85 * height in cm) - (4.676 * age in years)
Children: Basal metabolic rate = body weight * 24 (h)

Should you eat below your basal metabolic rate when losing weight?

For a short period of a few days, you can go below your basal metabolic rate, for example to lose weight with a juice cleanse from LiveFresh to change your diet and push the start of your weight loss. For your health, however, you should not eat less than your basal metabolic rate during a longer-term diet, but always add your power metabolic rate and then subtract around 500kcal. For a healthy diet, you can find many tasty and healthy recipes and further information here.