What is Metabolic Age?
Metabolic age compares your basal metabolic rate (BMR) to the average BMR for your chronological age. If your metabolic age is lower than your actual age, your metabolism is more efficient than average for your age group.
Factors Affecting Metabolic Age
Muscle mass (muscle burns more calories at rest), body fat percentage (fat is less metabolically active), activity level, nutrition quality, sleep, stress, and genetics all influence your metabolic age.
Improving Your Metabolic Age
Build muscle through strength training, reduce body fat through diet and cardio, get adequate sleep (7-9 hours), manage stress, eat protein with each meal, and stay hydrated. Consistency is key.
Quick Tips
- BMI alone doesn't reflect overall health
- TDEE varies based on activity level
- Consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
It's an estimate based on BMR. While not a medical diagnosis, it's useful for tracking fitness progress.
Yes, through strength training, fat loss, and improved lifestyle habits.
Same as or lower than your chronological age indicates good metabolic health.
Every 3-6 months to track progress from diet and exercise changes.
Related but different. Biological age includes more health markers beyond metabolism.