The metabolic rate is the number of calories used by the body to allow normal function and it fluctuates during the day. When you rest your metabolic rate is low and so you need less calories. When you exercise the metabolic rate is higher and your body needs more calories to maintain function. Understanding this pattern and moderating your diet is the easiest way to ensure your body functions normally, and more importantly you consume enough calories for health rather than input in excess that is ultimately stored as body fat.

To reduce body fat you will need to reduce the number of calories eaten during the day, this is termed calorie deficit. By consuming less than you need your body will convert body fat into energy.
The Styku can accurately calculate a small caloric deficit to ensure a reduction in body fat. The smaller and more accurate the deficit the easier it will be to hit targets. Once the target is achieved, the caloric deficit can be increased back to maintenance level to stabilise the percentage of body fat. These calculations are based on your personal metrics to ensure a plan that is individually tailored and based on your average daily requirements.