Body Composition: BMI, Metabolic Rate & Fat Metabolism

Body composition analysis relies on BMI calculation, understanding BMR/RMR standards, and identifying the biochemistry behind fat metabolism and lipolysis.

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How to Calculate BMR Manually

Your basal metabolic rate, also known as your BMR, is your minimum calorie expenditure rate, the rate at which you must expend calories in order to stay alive. Your BMR assumes you’re in the post-absorptive phase of digestion, meaning you aren’t actively digesting food.

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How to Measure Body Fat Without Calipers

Your body fat percentage is the percentage of your weight that comes from fat. Skin-fold calipers are a common method of measuring body fat percentage, but you may not have access to calipers. You can also measure body fat percentage with a scale and tape measure.

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