RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) and BMR (Base Metabolic Rate) are often used interchangeably, but they're not exactly the same.
RMR - when you do absolutely nothing
BMR - when you do normal things like breathing
* BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate, and is synonymous with Basal Energy Expenditure or BEE. BMR measurements are typically taken in a darkened room upon waking after 8 hours of sleep; 12 hours of fasting to ensure that the digestive system is inactive; and with the subject resting in a reclining position.
* RMR stands for Resting Metabolic Rate, and is synonymous with Resting Energy Expenditure or REE. RMR measurements are typically taken under less restricted conditions than BMR, and do not require that the subject spend the night sleeping in the test facility prior to testing.
"Move before you eat" is a great concept. So is, "watch what you eat AFTER you move." I'm guilty of a little "pigging out" after arduous exercise in my attempt to replace the calories expended. Oh, my!
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RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) and BMR (Base Metabolic Rate) are often used interchangeably, but they're not exactly the same.
RMR - when you do absolutely nothing
BMR - when you do normal things like breathing
* BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate, and is synonymous with Basal Energy Expenditure or BEE. BMR measurements are typically taken in a darkened room upon waking after 8 hours of sleep; 12 hours of fasting to ensure that the digestive system is inactive; and with the subject resting in a reclining position.
* RMR stands for Resting Metabolic Rate, and is synonymous with Resting Energy Expenditure or REE. RMR measurements are typically taken under less restricted conditions than BMR, and do not require that the subject spend the night sleeping in the test facility prior to testing.
Sources:
Calculating BMR and RMR
Metabolic Rate, Wikipedia
"Move before you eat" is a great concept. So is, "watch what you eat AFTER you move." I'm guilty of a little "pigging out" after arduous exercise in my attempt to replace the calories expended. Oh, my!
January 12, 2009 - 5:23pmThis Comment
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