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The Calories Burned Calculator estimates your total daily energy expenditure by combining your basal metabolic rate (BMR) with additional calories burned through exercise and daily activities.
The calculator uses the following formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula accounts for your body's basic energy needs (BMR) plus the additional energy expended through physical activity and exercise.
Details: Understanding your total calorie expenditure is crucial for weight management, fitness planning, and maintaining overall health. It helps in creating balanced nutrition plans and achieving fitness goals.
Tips: Enter your BMR in kcal/day and exercise calories in kcal. BMR can be calculated using various formulas based on age, gender, weight, and height. Exercise calories should reflect additional physical activity beyond normal daily movements.
Q1: What is BMR and how is it different from TDEE?
A: BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the calories your body burns at complete rest, while TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) includes all activities and exercise.
Q2: Why use 1.2 as the sedentary multiplier?
A: The 1.2 multiplier accounts for basic daily activities like walking around the house, light chores, and non-exercise movement for sedentary individuals.
Q3: How accurate are exercise calorie estimates?
A: Exercise calorie estimates can vary based on intensity, duration, individual metabolism, and fitness level. Use fitness trackers or metabolic testing for more precise measurements.
Q4: Should I eat back my exercise calories?
A: This depends on your goals. For weight loss, you may not want to eat all exercise calories back. For maintenance, matching intake to expenditure is recommended.
Q5: How often should I recalculate my calorie needs?
A: Recalculate every 4-6 weeks or when there are significant changes in weight, activity level, or fitness goals.