A BodyGem RMR test will tell you the number of calories you burn at rest, which can account for 65-75% of your total daily calories.
It’s all about the calories: weight management depends on being in control of the amount of food (calories) you eat every day. But how do you precisely figure out how many calories that is?
Stop guessing and personalize your plan with the missing link – An accurate measurement of your RMR, which can be measured with a BodyGem indirect calorimetry device.
Your Resting Metabolic Rate or Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories your body burns each day with little or no movement, and accounts for the greater part of total calories your body burns.
An accurate BodyGem measurement will help you control your weight, and you will know the specific amount of calories you can eat every day to effectively accomplish your goal.
Is my Metabolic Rate GOOD or BAD?
Unlike other health assessments (cholesterol or blood pressure for example), there’s no such thing as a good or bad, low or high metabolic rate. It is, however, unique to you.
Two similar individuals can follow the same exercise and diet routine and the results can vary dramatically. This is why it is important to have your Metabolic Fingerprint measured.
Your Resting Metabolic Rate accounts for the majority of calories your body burns every day. An accurate BodyGem measurement gives you the missing information that will place you in control of weight management.
How can I adjust my Metabolism?
Two of the major determinants of your Metabolic Rate are your weight and body composition (muscle weight vs. fat weight).
When your weight decreases, it’s probable that your metabolic rate will decrease too. This is a normal adaptation to the body’s loss of weight and reduced calorie requirements to support it.
On the other hand, body composition, or the amount of lean muscle mass you have, impacts your metabolic rate too.
It is possible to increase your metabolic rate by adding lean muscle, which demands additional calories to support your body. Keep in mind, boosting lean muscle mass demands intense strength training.
Cardiovascular exercise consumes calories during the training session, but will not influence changes in metabolic rate. Both types of exercise are keys to managing your weight successfully.
Which diet plan should I follow?
The type of diet plan you select should be based on your preferences, needs, and advice of your physician or nutrition counselor.
Once you choose the plan that’s right for you, it is simply a matter of managing your daily calorie intake to your unique calorie budget.
Can I raise the daily number of calories I can consume by exercising?
Physical activity is an crucial factor in reaching weight goals, maintaining weight and is beneficial to total fitness and health.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) advises 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week.
Whether you take an extra walk around the block, or do an intense workout at the gym, each activity burns more calories. You can elect whether to take in additional calories to compensate for those burned or whether to let the extra burned calories contribute toward quicker weight loss.
Should I have my Metabolic Fingerprint tested for a second time?
Talk with your health or fitness professional about your custom-made plan, and determine the date for a re-measurement appointment.
Since your metabolism will vary as you lose weight or increase lean muscle mass, it’s essential to re-measure to avoid those frustrating plateaus.
As your body loses extra weight, it needs fewer calories to sustain itself, so schedule your subsequent measurements to stay on track.
After you accomplish your target weight, you should get a final Body Gem measurement so you know how many calories you should eat to sustain your new weight.
Remember, the keys to weight management success is to personalize your daily plan, and then stick to it. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll be on your way to reaching your goal.
This article was written by David Wilcoxson of Microlife, who has been working with Personal Trainers, Dietitians, Nutritionists and Bariatric Doctors, for the last six years in helping them scientifically measure their clients RMR.
To find out more about the BodyGem indirect calorimeter, click on Body Gem
