Metabolic Testing
Resting Metabolic Rate Testing
Measured RMR is the most accurate way to determine exactly how many calories an individual should be consuming and is instrumental in developing an accurate and personalized nutrition plan. Typically a person’s calorie needs are estimated using a standardized formula. Measured RMR is superior and the gold standard.
Measured RMR is the most accurate way to determine exactly how many calories an individual should be consuming and is instrumental in developing an accurate and personalized nutrition plan. Typically a person’s calorie needs are estimated using a standardized formula. Measured RMR is superior and the gold standard.
Microlife MedGem
The MedGem® test is a simple respiratory test that is fast (7 to 10 minutes), and gives immediate results. The MedGem is an FDA-approved, hand-held indirect calorimeter. Your body combines food (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) with oxygen to produce energy. The MedGem measures the amount of oxygen the body consumes
The MedGem® test is a simple respiratory test that is fast (7 to 10 minutes), and gives immediate results. The MedGem is an FDA-approved, hand-held indirect calorimeter. Your body combines food (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) with oxygen to produce energy. The MedGem measures the amount of oxygen the body consumes
Weight Loss
Weight loss is based on energy balance therefore it is vital to establish your calorie needs at the start of your program. As you lose weight and begin to exercise your metabolism changes. Re-measuring your metabolism with MedGem regularly throughout your journey allows you to avoid frustrating weight loss plateaus.
Weight loss is based on energy balance therefore it is vital to establish your calorie needs at the start of your program. As you lose weight and begin to exercise your metabolism changes. Re-measuring your metabolism with MedGem regularly throughout your journey allows you to avoid frustrating weight loss plateaus.
Athletic Performance
Athletes tend to have more variability in their metabolic needs due to their unique body composition. Therefore calories are best determined through MedGem rather than through traditional formulas.
So, whether you are trying to lose weight or training for an athletic event, the MedGem RMR test is designed for you.
Athletes tend to have more variability in their metabolic needs due to their unique body composition. Therefore calories are best determined through MedGem rather than through traditional formulas.
So, whether you are trying to lose weight or training for an athletic event, the MedGem RMR test is designed for you.
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