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TMB Mifflin–St Jeor en vivo con necesidades calóricas por actividad.

Perfil

Edad

Género

Masculino Femenino

Resultados separados para hombres y mujeres.

Medidas Corporales

Altura (cm)

Peso (kg)

TU TMB

Calorías/día

FÓRMULA

Mifflin–St Jeor

±5% accuracy

CONSEJO

Elige un factor de actividad

para estimar TDEE

ℹ Cómo Funciona Esta Calculadora

Esta herramienta usa la ecuación de Mifflin–St Jeor para estimar tu Tasa Metabólica Basal (TMB) — la energía que tu cuerpo usa en reposo durante 24 horas.

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Ingresa Tus Datos

Edad, género, altura y peso

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Cálculo Instantáneo

La fórmula Mifflin–St Jeor se ejecuta en vivo

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Obtén Tus Resultados

TMB + TDEE basado en actividad

💡 Consejos Rápidos

• Usa altura/peso precisos; pequeños cambios afectan la TMB.
• Elige la actividad que mejor coincida con tu rutina semanal.
• Apunta a cambios calóricos modestos para metas sostenibles.

¿Qué Es la Edad Metabólica?

La edad metabólica compara tu TMB con la TMB promedio de personas de tu edad. Si tu TMB coincide con el promedio de una persona de 35 años pero tú tienes 45, tu edad metabólica es 35.

La edad metabólica difiere de la edad biológica. La edad biológica refleja el envejecimiento celular — daño del ADN, longitud de telómeros, función de órganos. La edad metabólica refleja qué tan eficientemente tu cuerpo quema calorías en reposo.

3 Razones por las que la Edad Metabólica Importa Más que el IMC

El IMC ignora la masa muscular. Un atleta musculoso y una persona con sobrepeso pueden tener el mismo IMC.

La edad metabólica revela la eficiencia de los órganos. Muestra qué tan duro trabajan tus órganos para sostenerte en reposo.

Mayor edad metabólica = señal de alerta. Indica pérdida de grasa más lenta, menor energía y envejecimiento más rápido — todo corregible.

Cómo Calcular la Edad Metabólica

Para calcular la edad metabólica, sigue estos 3 pasos:

Calcula Tu TMB

La TMB es el número de calorías que tu cuerpo quema en reposo completo. Usa una de estas 3 fórmulas:

Formula	Best For	Accuracy
Mifflin-St Jeor	Most people — recommended	Highest (±5%)
Harris-Benedict (Revised)	General adults	Moderate (±8%)
Katch-McArdle	People who know body fat %	Highest for lean individuals

Mifflin-St Jeor Formula:

Masculino: (10 × kg) + (6.25 × cm) − (5 × age) + 5

Femenino: (10 × kg) + (6.25 × cm) − (5 × age) − 161

Compara Tu TMB con Promedios por Grupo de Edad

Age Group	Avg Male BMR	Avg Female BMR	Notes
20–29	1,900–2,000	1,550–1,650	Peak metabolic rate
30–39	1,800–1,900	1,480–1,580	Drops ~2%/decade
40–49	1,700–1,800	1,400–1,500	Muscle loss accelerates
50–59	1,600–1,700	1,320–1,420	Hormonal shifts begin
60–69	1,500–1,600	1,250–1,350	Sedentary risk rises
70+	1,400–1,500	1,180–1,280	Frailty prevention critical

Determina Tu Puntuación de Edad Metabólica

Combina tu TMB calculada con el grupo de edad cuya TMB promedio sea más cercana. Ese grupo de edad es tu edad metabólica.

Example: A 50-year-old woman with a BMR of 1,620 cal/day has the metabolic profile of a 38-year-old. Her metabolic age is 38.

Calculadora de Edad Metabólica — Resultados Masculinos vs Femeninos

Hombres y mujeres tienen diferentes líneas base de TMB debido a 3 diferencias biológicas clave:

Masa muscular: Los hombres tienen 30–40% más músculo en promedio. El músculo quema 3× más calorías que la grasa en reposo.

Hormonas: La testosterona aumenta la tasa metabólica en hombres. El estrógeno reduce la oxidación de grasas en mujeres.

Composición corporal: Las mujeres tienen 6–11% más grasa corporal esencial — esta grasa tiene menor actividad metabólica.

♀ Cambios Específicos Femeninos

Ages 35–45: Estrogen decline slows fat metabolism by up to 15%.
Menopause: BMR drops an additional 200–300 cal/day for some women.
Pregnancy: BMR increases by 15–20% to support fetal development.

♂ Cambios Específicos Masculinos

After age 30: Testosterone drops 1% per year — BMR falls with it.
After age 50: Muscle loss (sarcopenia) accelerates — BMR drops 1–2%/year.

¿Qué Es una Buena Edad Metabólica?

A good metabolic age is equal to or younger than your chronological age.

Result	Meaning	Action
MA < real age	Excellent — faster metabolism	Maintain your habits
MA = real age	Normal — average metabolism	Small improvements help
MA > real age by 1–5 yrs	Below average — attention needed	Add resistance training
MA > real age by 6+ yrs	Poor — metabolism slowing fast	Immediate lifestyle changes

5 Factors That Raise Metabolic Age

❌ Sedentary lifestyle (no exercise)
❌ Low muscle mass
❌ Chronic sleep deprivation (<6 hrs)
❌ High-processed-food diet
❌ Chronic stress and elevated cortisol

5 Factors That Lower Metabolic Age

✅ Resistance training 3–4 days/week
✅ High-protein diet (1.6–2.2 g/kg)
✅ 7–9 hours of sleep/night
✅ Slight caloric deficit consistently
✅ HIIT 20–30 min, 2×/week

How Is Metabolic Age Calculated on a Smart Scale?

Smart scales use Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to estimate metabolic age. BIA sends a small electrical current through your body to estimate lean body mass and fat mass, then calculates your BMR and compares it to age-group averages.

BIA accuracy depends on 4 conditions:

💧 Hydration level — dehydration inflates fat estimates by up to 10%
⏰ Time of measurement — morning readings before eating are most accurate
👣 Foot electrode positioning — uneven placement creates errors
🏃 Athlete vs non-athlete mode — most scales default to non-athlete algorithms

Method	Accuracy	Cost
Online calculator (Mifflin-St Jeor)	±5–8%	Free
Smart scale (BIA)	±8–12%	$30–$300
DEXA scan	±1–2%	$40–$150/scan
Lab calorimetry	±1%	$200–$400

Smart scale brands with metabolic age feature: Withings Body+, Tanita BC-533, Garmin Index S2, InBody H20N, Fitbit Aria Air.

BMI and Metabolic Age Calculator — Two Different Metrics

BMI (Body Mass Index) measures weight relative to height. Metabolic age measures how efficiently your body burns energy.

BMI formula: weight (kg) ÷ height² (m²). A score of 18.5–24.9 is normal.

3 Limitations of BMI:

Ignores muscle mass — a 220 lb athlete and a sedentary person can both show BMI of 28

Doesn't reveal metabolic health — normal BMI can coexist with a metabolic age 15 years older

Race and gender differences are not factored in

Use both metrics together. A healthy person targets: BMI 18.5–24.9 AND a metabolic age at or below their real age.

How to Lower Your Metabolic Age — 7 Proven Methods

Build Muscle with Resistance Training

Add 3–4 resistance training sessions per week. Each pound of muscle burns 6–10 extra calories daily at rest. Over time, 10 extra pounds of muscle raises your BMR by 60–100 cal/day.

Increase Daily Protein Intake

Eat 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of body weight daily. Protein has a thermic effect of 20–30% — meaning 30% of protein calories burn during digestion.

Improve Sleep to 7–9 Hours

Sleep deprivation raises cortisol, which breaks down muscle and stores fat. Just 5 nights of 6-hour sleep reduces insulin sensitivity by 25%.

Add HIIT 2× Per Week

High-Intensity Interval Training raises BMR for 14–24 hours post-workout — the afterburn effect. A 20-minute HIIT session burns 250–450 extra calories over 24 hours.

Cut Processed Foods and Refined Sugar

Processed foods spike insulin, promote fat storage, and reduce muscle protein synthesis. Replace 3 processed meals per week with whole foods to reduce metabolic age by 1–3 years within 90 days.

Stay Hydrated — 2–3 Liters Daily

Drinking 500 ml of cold water raises BMR by 24–30% for 60 minutes. Chronic dehydration slows metabolism and reduces exercise capacity.

Recalculate Every 90 Days

Track your metabolic age every 90 days. Muscle takes 8–12 weeks to measurably raise BMR. Regular tracking shows which habits actually work for your body.

Preguntas Frecuentes — Calculadora de Edad Metabólica

How to calculate metabolic age?

To calculate metabolic age, first calculate your BMR using the Mifflin-St Jeor formula. Then compare your BMR to the average BMR for each age group. The age group whose average BMR matches yours is your metabolic age.

How is metabolic age calculated on a smart scale?

Smart scales use BIA — a mild electrical current passed through your feet — to estimate lean mass and body fat. From these estimates, the scale calculates your BMR and compares it to age-group averages to produce a metabolic age score.

What is considered a good metabolic age?

A good metabolic age is equal to or lower than your real age. A metabolic age 5+ years below your chronological age indicates strong muscle mass, high activity, and efficient calorie burning.

How can I calculate my body age online?

Enter your gender, age, height, weight, and activity level into our free calculator above. The tool calculates your BMR using the Mifflin-St Jeor formula, compares it to age-group averages, and returns your metabolic age — no email required.

What is the difference between BMR and metabolic age?

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the number of calories your body burns at rest — it is a calorie number, not an age. Metabolic age is the age group whose average BMR matches your BMR. BMR is the input; metabolic age is the output.

Is metabolic age the same as biological age?

No. Metabolic age reflects calorie-burning efficiency. Biological age reflects cellular aging — DNA methylation, telomere length, and organ function. Both can differ from your chronological age, but they measure different things.

Can I improve my metabolic age naturally?

Yes. Resistance training, high-protein diet, quality sleep, and HIIT are the 4 most effective methods. Most people see a measurable improvement in metabolic age within 90 days.

What is a normal metabolic age for a 40-year-old woman?

A normal metabolic age for a 40-year-old woman is 38–42. A metabolic age below 35 indicates above-average metabolic health. A metabolic age above 48 signals a need for diet and exercise changes.

Why is my metabolic age higher than my real age?

A metabolic age above your real age means your BMR is lower than average for your age group. The 4 most common causes are low muscle mass, a sedentary lifestyle, chronic sleep deprivation, and a high-calorie processed diet.

Is a free metabolic age calculator accurate?

A free calculator using the Mifflin-St Jeor formula is accurate within ±5–8%. It is less precise than a DEXA scan but more accessible and useful for tracking progress over time. Accuracy improves if you include body fat percentage in the inputs.

Esta herramienta es solo para educación y conveniencia y no puede reemplazar el juicio profesional. Para decisiones médicas, consulta a un médico.