The term metabolism is commonly referred to and known about, you will often hear someone say they have a fast metabolism, or a slow metabolism, but often people are unsure precisely what this means.
In this post we cover one of the core elements of your metabolism, your BMR (basal metabolic rate). In what ways does your body burn energy and how can you measure and change your own metabolism. We will also touch on the new style of training, EMS (electric muscle stimulation), that works to burn energy during and after training sessions.
What is BMR?
Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the minimum number of calories your body must expend for basic functioning.
If you were to do nothing but lie in bed all day long (what a glorious thought!) your body will still need to burn energy, in the form of calories, to keep you alive. The bodily processes of circulating blood, breathing, processing nutrients and cell production, all require energy and your BMR tells you precisely how many calories your body needs for these functions.
If you were to do nothing but lie in bed all day long (what a glorious thought!) your body will still need to burn energy, in the form of calories, to keep you alive. The bodily processes of circulating blood, breathing, processing nutrients and cell production, all require energy and your BMR tells you precisely how many calories your body needs for these functions.
Why is BMR Important?
For anyone who wants to lead a healthy life, achieve fitness goals, slim down or lose fat their BMR is one of the most important pieces of data they can have. Your body burns energy in three ways: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Digesting Food Physical Activity. The largest burner of energy is your BMR, making up 60-80% of your caloric expenditure each day. Knowing your BMR can give you the power to make the best food choices for your body and your goals.
How can you increase your BMR with EMS?
Naturally an increase in muscle mass, results in an increase to your active tissue mass (ATM) and use of electrical stimulation alongside exercise has been well documented as a way to increase muscle mass in a short period of time.
However, in addition to the increase in muscle mass EMS has been shown to significantly increase energy expenditure above basal metabolic rates both during a session and after, during recovery time. Research has found that the higher the level of stimulation the larger this effect is on metabolic rate.
As a result the use of EMS in the long term increases muscle mass resulting in a higher BMR, but in the immediate term an EMS session can enhance your energy expenditure both during a session and during the recovery time that follows. Making EMS training a highly recommended intervention for weight loss.
Bodytech EMS System components
●The Power Suit is covered with 24 electrodes that allow us to work more than 12 muscle groups simultaneously.
●The Power Box fits securely on the hip and is belted in. It conveniently comes with USB charging so you can recharge with ease!
●The App track your progress and select from 6 different workouts easily with the App. You can workout at your own pace!
The app is connected for convenience via Bluetooth.
The app is connected for convenience via Bluetooth.