The metabolic ceiling represents the maximum number of calories that a body can actually burn. For humans, it is believed to ...

The dark blue circles on the left side of the graph show the direct measurements of calorie burn during training and racing.

When athletes devote large amounts of energy to running or cycling, they unconsciously cut back on energy output elsewhere.

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A study of elite ultra-athletes shows that even under extreme training, energy use levels off at ~2.5 times basal metabolic ...

While ultramarathoners are capable of huge energy spurts, overall the athletes top out at 2.5 times the metabolic rate needed for basic body functions.

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The Fitbit calorie tracker feature can be useful when planning a diet or workout schedule. Here's how Fitbit calculates ...