Calorie Counting Guide: Intake for Muscle & Weight Loss

Determining how many calories you need depends on your fitness goals, whether you are a marathon runner or a weightlifter. Use intake formulas to calculate your needs for muscle gain or sustainable weight loss.

Calories Per Day For Weightlifting

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Craig Smith

Lifting weights supports increases in lean muscle mass and provides a method of calorie expenditure. Specific factors determine your recommended daily calorie intake for weightlifting which include training intensity, age, gender and body composition.