Tag: Resting Metabolic Rate

February 21, 2026 / Mohammed looti

BASAL METABOLISM

Basal Metabolism: A Review of Current Research Basal metabolism, also known as resting metabolic rate (RMR), is the amount of energy an organism expends at rest to maintain normal physiological functions. It is the energy required to sustain the body’s essential functions such as respiration, circulation, and maintenance of body temperature. This process occurs in […]

December 5, 2025 / Mohammed looti

METABOLIC EQUIVALENT

The Concept and Definition of Metabolic Equivalent (MET) The Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) serves as a standardized physiological measure utilized primarily in exercise science, public health, and clinical settings to quantify the energy cost and intensity of physical activities. Fundamentally, the MET represents the ratio of the metabolic rate during a specific physical activity […]