Health and Fitness Information CenterWhat is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories the body needs when at rest.
|
||||
|
Male's rates are fairly consistent and tend to stabilize about age 50 when testosterone start levels drop slightly. Women's rates increase during pregnancy and even higher when breast feeding, but drop when they go through menopause. Why is monitoring the Basal Metabolic Rate important? An indepth look at Metabolic Age The more muscle or general activity a person takes the more calories required - a diet and fitness program can be based on this information. |
||||
|
||||
 |
Copyright 2007 QuickMedical Toll Free: 888-345-4858 or 425-831-5963 Fax Number: 425-831-6032 |
|
The speed of your metabolism is determined by many factors such as gender, age, muscle mass compared to body fat and the amount of physical activity undertaken on a regular basis. In general, Male's rates are higher than females because of the testosterone hormone and their higher muscle level.