If the same athlete listed above had an indirect calorimetry test indicating an RMR of 1978 kcals per day, how much energy does he burn during swim practice?

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The athlete's RMR is 1978 kcals per day. If the total daily energy expenditure is calculated to be 3,131 kcals, then the energy burned during swim practice is the difference between the total expenditure and the RMR, which is 3,131 - 1,978 = 1,153 kcals.

If the Same Athlete Listed Above Had an Indirect Calorimetry