What it is: The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation of weight relative to height, intended to provide a quick estimate of body mass. While it serves as a broad screening tool, BMI lacks the nuance necessary to accurately reflect individual health outcomes. It does not account for vital factors such as muscle mass, fat distribution, or metabolic health. Similarly, calories are a useful tool to grasp overall energy density of a food however, many factors alter the fi

What it is: Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) refers to the energy required on the most basic level, including necessary functions such as breathing, regulating body temperature, and blood circulation. Every human requires calories to maintain this foundational level of energy expenditure. The RMR varies mainly depending on a person’s age, body size, and composition. Age - Those in growth stages, such as children, burn more calories per body mass to maintain their energy. Size -

What it is: Today, Apeiron Life Senior Physical Performance Specialist John Snyder, is going to break down how exercise affects weight loss and the types of training most effective to reach your goals. What the science says: Weight lifting, interval training, and steady-state cardio are all effective forms of exercise that can contribute to weight loss when combined with a proper diet. Each has its unique benefits and considerations. Let's compare them in the context of weigh

What it is: Hyper-focusing on the calories in your meals does not create healthy eating patterns, as the science is more complex than most people realize. Previously, we broke down the process required to alter body composition through the Calories In Calories Out equation. But we wanted to clarify that a calorie is not necessarily just a calorie when it comes to the lived environment. Scientifically, a nutritional calorie is the energy unit we receive from food. Carbohydrat

What it is: There are two main types of fat within the human body. White adipose tissue (WAT) is a yellow substance with a simple cellular structure. However, it is an efficient energy storage system and an incredibly complex endocrine organ that secretes hormones and bioactive molecules known as adipokines. A healthy amount of fat is vital as it cushions our organs and insulates body heat. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is not as prevalent as WAT, but it has unique metabolic a