Metabolic Testing
Discover your metabolic rate with quick BodyGem® testing. Get accurate daily calorie needs to support weight loss, maintenance, and better health.
Metabolic Testing
Your metabolism — combined with your daily physical activity — determines how many calories your body burns each day.
Until recently, there was no convenient or affordable way to measure your metabolism. Now, with the BodyGem® device, you can easily and quickly learn your metabolic rate with a simple breath test that your wellness professional can administer in 10 minutes or less.
Why would I want my metabolism measured?
A metabolic measurement will determine how many calories your body needs to meet your goals. A BodyGem measurement might be right for you if you are:
- Trying to lose weight
- Trying to maintain weight (especially after a weight management program, diet, or other nutritional changes)
- Interested in improving overall health and fitness
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Metabolism Matters
Your metabolism is the total number of calories burned each day. Metabolism consists of normal bodily functions and daily physical activity. Since metabolism is an essential component to weight management, it is important for your wellness professional to assess your metabolism to establish your daily calorie goals.
Why is it important to know my metabolism?
Metabolism is influenced by a number of factors, such as:
- Age
- Gender
- Bodyweight
- Muscle mass
- Hormone levels
- Illness or disease
- Medications
These two individuals have similar height, weight, and gender, yet their resting metabolic rates are significantly different.
* Source: “Resting Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, and Excess Weight in the Obese,” Gary D. Foster, et al., Metabolism, Vol. 37, No. 5 (May), 1988, pgs. 467–472.
Even individuals that are similar to one another, such as family members or friends, can have significant metabolic differences. A previous scientific study indicated individuals with similar physical characteristics (i.e., bodyweight, gender, age, etc.) can have large metabolic differences — 900 calories per day. This may explain why weight loss varies among friends and family members participating in the same weight loss program.
How much does RMR testing cost?
The cost of the test is approximately $55 per test. Unfortunately, not covered by insurance. Prices subject to change, always contact us for the latest pricing.
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BodyGem Success
Individuals with a nutrition plan developed with the BodyGem device experience nearly double the weight loss compared to traditional methods.¹ Individuals indicate better self-confidence in achieving their weight loss goal with the BodyGem measurement.²
How can I use my BodyGem metabolic measurement?
It’s simple. The BodyGem metabolic measurement provides you with an accurate³ daily calorie goal. Regardless of what you eat, it is impossible to lose weight unless you eat fewer calories than you burn. With your BodyGem metabolic measurement, you will have a personalized nutrition and physical activity plan that guides you in losing or maintaining weight.
BodyGem offers a personalized approach to weight management by providing the single best piece of information available in developing your nutrition plan - your metabolism. In addition, studies have consistently shown that personalized nutrition plans are better at helping you lose or maintain weight.
Sources:
- McDaniel, Nelson, Thompson. Employing RMR technology in a 90 day weight control program. Obes Facts
- McDaniel. A personalized nutrition message centered on energy balance influences self-efficacy of weight control in obese adults. Obesity Journal.
- McDaniel. A systematic review on the accuracy of reliability of hand-held indirect calorimeter for assessing energy needs in adults and children. Int J Sport-Exerc Metab.
- Noar, Benac, Harris. Does tailoring matter? Meta analytic review of tailored print health behavior change interventions. Psych Bull.
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