1. Weight

Generally, the heavier you are, the more energy is required to move your body. For example, Woman A weighs 50 kg and Woman B weighs 60 kg. Therefore, the woman with a higher weight will burn more calories because more energy is expended when she moves.

Our bodies not only burn calories during physical activity or exercise but also while resting, including during sleep, to perform organ functions (heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs). Remember, although burning more calories is associated with higher weight, eating should still be according to individual needs.

2. Muscle Mass

Unlike body weight, individuals will also burn different amounts of calories. Those with more muscle mass will burn more calories than those with less muscle mass, even if they weigh the same. This is because muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue.

So, if Ladies want to burn more calories, it's important to first focus on building muscle mass. One way to do this is by increasing strength-based exercises. Why? Because the body needs to produce more energy to increase muscle contraction rate.

3. Gender

Men burn more calories than women. One reason why calorie burning in women is lower than in men is due to physiological differences. Women naturally have more fat. This isn't without reason but is aimed at supporting hormone production and childbirth.

4. Age

As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass. This process is estimated to occur because the body becomes more resistant to hormones that support protein formation, which in turn affects muscle formation and maintenance. Therefore, the more muscle mass we lose, the slower the calorie burning rate.

5. Fitness Level

The more regularly we exercise, the more efficient our bodies become at burning calories. Whether it's weightlifting, running, or cardio, it's a good thing because the lungs, heart, and muscles become more resilient. Signs of this include being able to lift heavier weights, run faster, or do cardio for longer. It turns out this also affects calorie burning.

However, when the body starts to adapt to a specific type of exercise, the calorie burning won't be the same as when you first started. For example, X burns more calories because they're a beginner compared to Y, who has been training for years. Therefore, it's important for us to change our exercise routines. This could involve varying the types of exercises or sports, their order, or their intensity.

6. Exercise Intensity

The number of calories burned during exercise can vary depending on its intensity. High-intensity exercise burns more calories than low-intensity exercise, even in the same amount of time. For example, running versus walking. Intensity can be increased by increasing speed, range of motion, or weight.

It's simple; how many calories each person burns will vary. There are 6 factors that influence this, ranging from weight, muscle mass, gender, age, fitness level, to exercise intensity. Ladies, what equipment do you like to use at the gym? Let us know!

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