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Metabolic Rate-FAQ
How does the MetaCheck measure metabolic rate?
Your body consumes a fixed amount of oxygen per calorie burned. The MetaCheck measures the amount of oxygen in the air you exhale to calculate how much oxygen your body is consuming. Based on your oxygen consumption, the MetaCheck then figures the exact amount of calories you are burning.
Why should I have my resting metabolic rate tested?
Everyone has a unique metabolic rate. Scientific studies show that even people with similar attributes like age, height, weight, and body composition can have very different metabolic rates. This means that if your metabolic rate is lower than average, you may gain weight even while dieting. Conversely, if your metabolic rate is higher than normal, you may never need to diet to lose weight. Metabolic testing reveals how many calories your body burns at rest, giving you the data we need to plan a weight loss, gain, or maintenance plan designed to succeed.
What can I do to increase my metabolic rate?
One of the greatest factors that determines your metabolic rate is genetics, which you obviously cannot change. But another factor is how much muscle (lean body mass) you have. People with more muscle tissue usually have higher metabolic rates. Adequate sleep, decreased stress, small frequent meals, adequate water consumption, and regular exercise also can increase your metabolic rate.
What is the difference between BMR and resting metabolic rate (RMR)?
BMR stands for basal metabolic rate. That is the rate at which you burn calories while sleeping. Since it is not practical to test people while still in bed, MetaCheck determines resting metabolic rate (RMR). RMR is the amount of calories you would burn if you rested all day. To get an accurate measurement, it is important that you reach a true resting state during your test. MetaCheck also calculates a total metabolic rate. Research has shown that for most people, daily activities such as walking, working, speaking, etc, increase their metabolic rate 25% to 35% above their RMR. AES will calculate this for you. This total metabolic rate does not consider the effects of exercise. The effects of exercise are included in the calculation of the time it takes to reach your goal weight.
