Home   Why us?   Dr. Joe & staff   Chiropractic works   Testimonials   My first visit   Patient forms   Financial policy   Hours & location   More information   Appointments → We are an in-network     insurance provider for     many insurance plans     Click here for details   Dr. Joe's Blog   Order vitamins   Associated links   Healthy living tips   Contact us :) Your Spine & Subluxations     Click here for more → Conveniently located:     1337 E 17th St     Idaho Falls, ID 83404     (208) 522-1026 Basal Metabolic Rate Calculator      Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) or metabolism is the energy which is measured in calories expended by the body at rest to maintain normal bodily functions. This continual work makes up about 60-70% of the calories we use ("burn" or expend) and includes the beating of our heart, respiration, and the maintenance of body temperature. Your BMR is influenced by a number of factors, including age, weight, height, gender, environmental temperature, dieting, and exercise habits.      Because of the increased activity of cells undergoing division, the younger the person, the higher (faster) the metabolism. Men generally have a 10-15% faster BMR than women due to the greater percentage of lean muscle tissue in the male body. When a person goes on a restrictive diet their BMR can drop by as much as 20%. People living in tropical or very cold environments generally have BMR's 5-20% higher than those living in more temperate climates. In general, depending on the intensity and duration, consistent exercise can also increase your BMR.      The ideal way of testing BMR is through the respiratory quotient that identifies heart rates attributed to substrate utilization to assist with weight loss. It is theorized that if a person can more accurately know what amount of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins is needed to survive, then a person can select consumption patterns to more efficiently match what is required by the body for daily activities.      Thus the emphasis shifts from caloric restriction, which slows the BMR or RMR and causes frustration of weight management goals, to substrate utilization, which focuses on what the body needs to stay healthy. This analysis is precisely what is lacking from the current regime of dieting programs that stress caloric restriction, total calorie management from scale measure, and RMR or BMR from formulas using height, weight, age, activity level.      To get an estimate of your BMR fill in the form then click on the Submit button. JavaScript must be enabled in order for this calculator to work. Physical characteristics Age in years Weight in pounds Height in feet Height in inches     Your estimated resting Basal Metabolic Rate Calories/day for men Calories/day for women      Naturally your body burns more calories throughout the day than just the energy expended at rest to maintain normal bodily functions. Once you have calculated your BMR above, you can enter the average minutes you spend in a variety of activities each day. We have divided these into five levels from very light to very heavy. We have included a few examples of each category to allow you to gauge where a given activity might fit. Some examples could cross over to other categories depending upon the intensity at which you perform them. Remember, the results are only an estimate but they should give you an idea of your daily caloric needs. Level of activity Minutes/day Very Light Examples: Reading, sitting, driving, eating Light Examples: Walking, sweeping, playing piano, easy bicycling Moderate Examples: Fast walk, dancing, ping-pong, skating Heavy Examples: Swimming, running, weight training, basketball Very Heavy Examples: Boxing, rowing, cycling     Your estimated active Basal Metabolic Rate Calories/day for men Calories/day for women The BMR Calculator was originally developed by the University of Minnesota, Department of Rhetoric. Disclaimer: The information given on the this Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) calculator is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not intended to act as a substitute for the advice or treatment that may have been prescribed by your physician. Before adhering to any of the information on this web site, you should consult with your physician. Understand that you are solely responsible for the way that the information on this web site is perceived and utilized and that any action you may take is done so at your own risk. In no way will Dr. Nalbone, Doctor Joe's Chiropracic Center, www.doctorjoecanhelp.com, or any associated affiliates be responsible for any problems that might occur due to the use of this BMR calculator or the information contained within.

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