03/13/2026
What Is BMR?
One number most women have never been taught about is BMR.
BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate.
It represents the calories your body burns simply to stay alive.
Even if you stayed in bed all day your body still burns energy for:
β’ Brain function
β’ Organ function
β’ Circulation
β’ Cellular repair
β’ Hormone production
For most women, BMR represents 60 to 70 percent of daily calorie burn.
The biggest factor influencing BMR is muscle mass.
More muscle means a higher metabolic baseline.
This is why Strength Lab begins by helping women understand their metabolic baseline.
You cannot improve what you do not measure.