METABOLIC RATE TESTING
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) testing is now available at Nutrition Energy. It is used to determine
your specific daily caloric requirements, and is crucial in deciphering the number calories
you need each day to lose, maintain or gain weight. Your RMR changes with weight loss/gain,
athletic training cycles and alteration of muscle mass. This service is available by appointment
at Nutrition Energy, as a stand-alone resource, or in conjunction with nutritional counseling.
Testing and analyzing your individual metabolic rate gives you the exact measurement
you need to succeed in your weight control efforts and athletic performance. Traditional
Metabolic Rate Formula estimates can be off by as much as 500 calories per day (the amount
of calories it takes to gain or lose a pound per week). Individuals who struggle with
their weight often have a metabolic rate that is far from typical, which makes estimating
calorie needs for weight loss practically impossible. Athletes' metabolic rates are often
far from average due to variations in muscle mass, leading to difficulty with weight
loss or inadequate refueling during and post workouts.
Metabolic Rate and weight loss:
- Everyone has a unique metabolic rate
- Scientific studies show that even people of similar height, weight,
age, and body composition can have very different metabolic rates
- Testing your metabolic rate allows you to know the number of calories
you can eat each day in order to achieve your weight loss goal, gain weight properly,
or maintain your current health.
- Knowing your Zones will prevent you from eating TOO LITTLE while
dieting, which causes your body to store fat rather than lose extra pounds.
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