{"id":321,"date":"2025-07-10T20:48:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T20:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lean-app.com\/?p=321"},"modified":"2025-08-11T00:09:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T00:09:52","slug":"basal-metabolic-rate-bmr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lean-app.com\/en\/basal-metabolic-rate-bmr\/","title":{"rendered":"Basal Metabolic Rate BMR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Accurately Calculate Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Lean is the only app that calculates your BMR based on your body fat percentage.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lean calculates your metabolism using the most up-to-date scientific models \u2014 those based on body fat percentage (% body fat).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your lean body mass<\/strong> (your weight minus fat mass) is the most influential factor in determining your metabolic rate.\nThat\u2019s why your body fat percentage is the most critical data point for accurately calculating your BMR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)<\/strong>is the term used in scientific literature to describe the energy your body expends at rest.\nIt represents the energy your organs (brain, heart, kidneys, muscles\u2026) use to perform vital functions<\/strong> such as breathing, blood circulation, and maintaining body temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In your total daily energy expenditure, BMR accounts for between 50% and 90% <\/strong>, making it by far your body\u2019s largest energy expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Weigh Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the Lean app, you\u2019ll need to log your weight as frequently as possible \u2014 at least 2 to 3 times per week, and ideally every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Track the Trend and Evolution of Your Weight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of Lean\u2019s innovative features is that instead of relying on your daily weight, Lean calculates your 7-day average weight.<\/strong>Why? This approach smooths out temporary fluctuations \u2014 caused by hydration, fatigue, food intake, or hormonal changes \u2014 and gives you a more accurate and reliable view of your body\u2019s progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Calculate Your Body Fat Percentage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lean includes a built-in bodyscan<\/strong> : an algorithm that analyzes a photo of your body and estimates your body fat percentage<\/strong> with a precision of \u00b12%, which is within the accepted margin for the theoretical model used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It couldn\u2019t be simpler: each week or month, update your body fat using Lean\u2019s Body Scan.<\/strong> This body fat percentage will then be used to evaluate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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