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The Myth of the 2,000 Calorie Diet
Where does the 2,000 come from? Is 2,000 average? How do I know if my caloric needs are higher or lower than 2,000? Calorify digs into where the 2,000 calorie diet comes from and why it doesn’t work for everyone.
How to get the most out of your Calorify test
Tips and tricks to make sure your test runs smoothly!
An Interview with Calorify’s Scientific Advisor, Herman Pontzer
In this interview, Herman answers questions about how he got connected to Calorify, the doubly labeled water (DLW) technique, what gets him excited about the work, and more!
How to Use Calorify to Achieve Your Body Composition Goals
Using precise and accurate measurements, rather than guesses or estimates, Calorify provides the information you need to sustainably meet your goals.
Energy Availability: How to Stay Healthy While Training Hard
Energy availability is the fundamental measure of how much energy you have left over after training to do the things you need to do to live a happy and healthy life.
Physical Activity Level: The Most Important Training Metric You’ve Never Heard Of
All serious athletes track training volume. Whether it’s weekly mileage or sets and reps in the gym, understanding the total amount of work you’re doing as an athlete is essential. The problem is that each of these metrics are crude proxies for what you really need to know: the total amount of work you’re doing.
How to Use Calorify, the Most Accurate and Actionable Calorie Counting Tool Ever Built
By using Calorify’s state-of-the-art technology and insights, you’ll get a birds-eye view of your metabolism and a plan to move forward.
Counting Calories: The Problem, Approaches, and Best Calorie Counting Tool Ever Developed
The laws of physics don’t lie: if you accurately measure the energy going in and out of your body, you will be able to plan— and achieve— your body weight and composition goals.
Calorify: the GPS for Your Metabolism
Millions of people feel lost when it comes to their weight, body composition, or training. What do you usually do when you’re lost and want to get to point X? You could try to get there by guessing or asking directions, but it would require a longer, more tedious, or more perilous route (if you ever even end up at your desired endpoint at all). The next best option would be to use a map, but this is only helpful if you know where you are on the map.