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A Metabolic Rate assessment provides information about the efficiency of the body’s “Metabolic Engine” and helps determine sensible outlines for caloric intake versus energy used. Metabolism assessments which include Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and Total Energy Expenditure (TEE), along with an accurate body composition assessment, provide the information necessary to establish sensible weight goals. Individual nutrition and exercise/training programs will ensure weight goals are achieved safely and effectively.
Resting Metabolic Rate is the amount of calories required to maintain vital body functions (ie. heart rate, brain function, breathing etc.). It is the number of calories a person would burn if they were awake, but at rest all day. Total Energy Expenditure is the total amount of energy spent, on average, in a typical day.
Indirect Calorimetry is the Gold Standard for measuring Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR). Bodyology uses a device manufactured by Korr Medical. Without the use of such devices, predictive equations based on gender, age, height and weight are often used to estimate calorie requirements. This can be problematic as they do not take into consideration many of the factors that influence our metabolism, such as body composition. So, for example a 90kg man with 8% body fat will be deemed to have the same energy requirements as a 90kg man with 30% body fat. The man with the lower body fat, and therefore greater muscle mass, will require much more energy than the 30% body fat man, and without identifying this, poor nutritional advice may be followed.
The CardioCoach C02 indirect calorimeter incorporates the Metacheck RMR analysis, and compared to many other indirect calorimeters has increased accuracy and provides more important information, due to analysing both oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in expired breaths. Using traditional Metabolic Cart technology, as used in scientific and medical research settings, a greater picture of fuel substrate use can be determined also (Carbohydrate versus fat use).
Many Indirect Calorimeters only analyse the oxygen content of expelled breaths and therefore only paint half the picture to technicians and clients. In following Bodyology’s aim to only employ the best methods available, the CardioCoach C02 device is used in all assessments.
RMR tests conducted at Bodyology are simple, easy tests. Clients are merely required to sit back and breathe into a face mask or mouthpiece for approximately 12 minutes and be in a completely resting state. Clients must not exercise at all on the day of the test (before test), and must not eat for 4 hours before the test. Clients may drink water before the test to maintain normal hydration levels. A Metabolism Analysis will provide you with
- Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
- Respiratory Quotient (RQ) – Use of Carbohydrates vs Fat at resting conditions
- Projected Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) – Daily Calorie Requirements
- Identify Weight Loss / Gain / Maintenance Zones – Daily Calorie Requirements
- Comparison to “normal” standards
- Continual testing will allow metabolism tracking over time
Metabolism printout
Pre-appointment preparation
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