Metabolic adaptation

There were no significant differences in basal metabolic rate (BMR) between trained and untrained subjects (1,808 +/- 342 vs. 1,709 +/- 329 kcal).

Endurance training does not significantly influence basal metabolic rate.

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No significant differences were found with respect to BMR (1,808 +/- 342 vs. 1,709 +/- 329 kcal)...

Leslie O. Schulz et al. · American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1991

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Based on study design from abstract.

Source

Effect of endurance training on sedentary energy expenditure measured in a respiratory chamber

Leslie O. Schulz et al. · American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1991

cross-sectional · n=63Cited 68×

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