7 Surprising BMR Facts (Your Metabolism Isn't Broken) | Ep 227

Wits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat

Is your metabolism holding you back from achieving your fitness goals? Do you ever wonder why your progress slows down despite your best efforts? Why do some people seem to burn more calories than others, even at rest?
Philip (@witsandweights) uncovers 7 surprising facts about your basal metabolic rate (BMR) that will completely change how you think about fat loss, energy, and fitness. You'll discover how factors like body composition, organ size, and even athletic habits play a huge role in your metabolism. From the truth about aging and its impact on BMR to debunking myths about metabolic adaptation, you'll learn practical insights to help you work with your body's natural processes and achieve better results. Whether you’ve been feeling stuck or frustrated, understanding your BMR might be the key to unlocking your fitness goals.
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Today, you’ll learn all about:
2:48 Fact 1: The wide range of normal BMRs
5:34 Fact 2: How organ size impacts BMR
7:22 Fact 3: Allometric scaling of metabolism
9:11 Fact 4: Athletes' secret metabolic advantage
13:11 Fact 5: How BMR changes with age
14:35 Fact 6: Metabolic adaptation during fat loss
18:07 Fact 7: BMR and PCOS misconceptions
21:20 Outro
Episode resources:

• The MacroFactor BMR Series

Related Episodes:

• Bigger Isn't Always Better for Strength or Metabolism (Scaling Laws) | Ep 195
• Carbs Aren't the Problem (Keto, Paleo, Bioenergetic, and Pro-Metabolic Diets) | Ep 224

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1. 7 Surprising BMR Facts (Your Metabolism Isn't Broken) | Ep 227 (00:00:00)

2. Unraveling the Mysteries of Metabolism (00:00:01)

3. Understanding Metabolism and Exercise Adaptation (00:11:00)