BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate which is a fancy way of saying how many calories you need every day to MAINTAIN your current weight.We determine your BMR by calculating a variety of measurements and lifestyle factors.For example, a trained athlete at goal weight will consume many more calories than a couch potatoe who wants to lose weight.Your trainer will tell you what your current BMR is based on your initial assessment.As your fitness level increases and your weight decreases, your BMR will need to be re-assessed in order to keep you on the right track toward your fitness goals.BMR and Metabolism go hand in hand because Metabolism is how many calories we burn and BMR is how many calories we need.When the two are in balance we have overall fitness.
As tedious as it may be, counting calories is paramount for anyone who wants to re-shape their body.However, in order to lose weight, build muscle, or fuel for endurance, it is important to get the right combination of carbs, proteins, and fats in your daily diet.For most clients, we use a 1-2-3 approach, recommending 1 part fats, 2 parts protein, and 3 parts carbohydrates.By completing the worksheet to the right, you will get a deeper understanding of how your individual BMR (daily calories) should be divided.Our hope is this will be one more way we at LdC Training/Fitness Bootcamps can help you reach AND KEEP your fitness goals.
In simplest of terms ‘metabolism’ can be described as the way one’s body burns calories.Each of us has a different metabolism dependent upon gender, current body weight, daily activity, exertion level and a variety of other factors.The number of calories you need to consume each day to MAINTAIN your current weight is referred to as your basal metabolic rate or BMR.Your trainer will advise you of your current BMR based on your initial assessment.If you wish to lose weight, we recommend you reduce that number by 500 and increase your daily activities.For those wishing to gain lean muscle mass or fuel endurance exercise, we suggest increasing the number by 500 on training days only. The food you consume fuels your metabolic fire and it is important to keep the fire burning steadily by consuming several 'snacks' throughout the day as opposed to dumping all your fuel in one or two meals. As tedious as it may seem, the key to re-sculpting one’s physique is counting calories. Print out the quiz below, complete it and turn it in to your trainer to help reinforce your understanding of metabolism and BMR.
