Have you ever gone shopping, only to find out that the size you have in one store is different in another? Or, you end up shopping in another section (i.e., the men's section if you're a woman and vice versa), just to find that converting sizes to find your own isn't as easy as you… Read More
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Understanding Men’s to Women’s Size Conversions: And Vice Versa
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Tagged clothing conversion, shoe conversion, shoe size conversion, sizing systems
March 15, 2023
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RMR vs BMR for Weight Loss
RMR and BMR, the former abbreviated from Resting Metabolic Rate and the latter from Basal Metabolic Rate, can often be encountered in discussions related to daily caloric requirements, dieting, caloric restrictions and weight loss. Fitness amateurs and professional athletes and their physicians might also use RMR, BMR, or both for weight management. This article will… Read More
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Tagged basal metabolic rate, BMR, calories, resting metabolic rate, rmr, tdee, weight loss
March 1, 2023
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TDEE vs BMR in Daily Calorie Needs Calculation
If you set out to lose weight or maintain a target weight as an athlete or fitness or bodybuilding enthusiast, your coach or physician will often tell you that you need to estimate your BMR and TDEE and to set daily calorie intake limits based on the energy requirements calculated from these measures. Hence, it… Read More
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Tagged basal metabolic rate, BMR, diet, diet and exercise, tdee, total daily energy expenditure, weight loss
February 14, 2023
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From Coffee to Cola: The Most Popular Nonalcoholic Beverages in the US Ranked
Beverage trends come and go and sometimes come back around again, often influenced by everything from shifting cultural priorities, increased scientific research and knowledge on human health, and marketing by large corporations. To explore changing consumer drinking habits, GigaCalculator ranked the seven most popular nonalcoholic beverages among people in the United States by the average… Read More
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Tagged beverages, calorie intake, calories, coffee, fruit juice, milk, water intake
December 14, 2022
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How to Sleep 8 Hours in 4 Hours
Sleep plays an essential role in both physical and mental health. While most adults know that, most don’t get enough sleep to meet minimum recommendations. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one-third of all Americans don’t get enough sleep every night. If you’re not getting enough sleep, then you may wonder what you… Read More
How Human Height Has Changed Over Time — And What Might Be Behind It
Genetics partially influences height, but other factors, such as nutrition, also affect how tall you become as an adult. The average height of a population can indicate the health of its people since things such as childhood illness and poor nutrition during pregnancy and childhood can stunt a person's growth. GigaCalculator examined human height trend… Read More
How to Track Alcohol Macros
Tracking macronutrients is something that people do for a variety of reasons. They may do it because they want to lose weight or because they’re training for an athletic event. People who have diabetes must track their macros, too, particularly carbohydrates and sugars. While most of the things we eat or drink are easy to… Read More
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Tagged calorie intake, fitness, healthy weight, weight loss
September 14, 2022
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Does the Sauna Burn Calories?: What You Need to Know
Picture sitting in a hot, quiet sauna, letting all the worries of the day you just had wash away. For some countries and cultures, sauna is more than just a wellness option at the local gym or spa—it’s a way of life. Take Finland for example: In 2020, the Scandinavian country’s sauna culture was added… Read More
Handball, Jai Alai, and Other Activities That Burn A Lot of Calories
Maybe jogging isn't your cup of tea, and that's okay. While it is a great workout to burn calories and get your heart rate going—which is important for decreasing heart disease risk factors and increasing life expectancy—going for a run just isn't as enjoyable for some as it is for others. Luckily, data shows there… Read More
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Tagged body fat percentage, calories, sport, weight loss
August 26, 2022
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What are Exercises to Do at a Standing Desk?
With many people working in front of a computer or at a desk, being able to exercise and keep your body moving is helpful, especially when 16 percent of all global workers are remote. One way to move your body is to elevate your desk and do some simple exercises. What is a Standing Desk?… Read More