Active Metabolic Rate

Definition

Active Metabolic Rate (AMR) is the number of calories your body needs each day to maintain your current weight, factoring in your level of physical activity.

Scientific / Technical Definition

Active Metabolic Rate (AMR) represents the total amount of energy, measured in calories, that an individual expends in a day, which includes their Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) plus the energy spent in physical activity. It provides a comprehensive picture of the total caloric expenditure required to sustain current body weight, considering different levels of activity from sedentary to very active.

Benefits

• Helps determine daily caloric needs for weight maintenance.
• Assists in planning weight loss or gain by varying caloric intake accordingly.
• Supports nutritional planning and dietary adjustments.

Examples

• Tracking AMR can help someone adjust their diet if they start exercising more frequently.
• AMR calculations can aid athletes in optimizing energy intake for performance.

Additional Information

• Importance: Knowing your AMR is important for creating personalized dietary and exercise plans that align with your goals, whether it be weight maintenance, loss, or gain. Accurate AMR calculation can significantly impact the effectiveness of fitness and nutrition strategies.

Related Terms

• Basal Metabolic Rate
• Total Daily Energy Expenditure
• Caloric Needs

References

• Understanding Your Caloric Needs and AMR
• Energy Expenditure: Overview and Applications