Health & Fitness
Intermediate

RMR (Cunningham)

Resting metabolic rate favoured for athletes.

Formula

RMR=500+22 LBMRMR = 500 + 22\,LBM

Variables

LBMLean body mass (kg)

Example

LBM 60 kg ⇒ 500 + 1320 = 1820 kcal

Did You Know?

It gives higher estimates than most formulas, reflecting the raised metabolism of highly trained bodies.

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