Nutrition
Nutrition — Resting Metabolic Rate
Find out how many calories you need to eat to lose fat, increase lean mass, or maintain weight. An RMR assessment will determine the speed and function of your metabolism. Nutrition is the most important factor for safe, sustainable, achievable fat loss.
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What you’ll learn
Calories at rest
The number of calories your body burns at rest over a 24-hour period.
Metabolic speed
Whether your metabolism is running slow, normal, or fast — measured, not estimated.
Fuel utilization
The percentage of dietary carbohydrates vs. fats your body uses at rest.
Nutrition targets
The foundation for programming your daily calories and macronutrients to reach your goals.
Pricing
RMR Assessment
30 min
Get started with an RMR assessment for a metabolic baseline. Returning client retests are $150.
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One visit · 90 min
DEXA Scan, VO2max, and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) in a single visit — save $50 vs. booking separately.
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- What is a Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment?
- An RMR is a gas exchange analysis that measures expired O2 and CO2 to determine your metabolic rate.
- What information does an RMR provide?
- An RMR determines your metabolic speed, which represents the amount of calories your body burns at rest in a 24-hour period. The test also determines the percentage of dietary carbohydrates used at rest versus the percentage of dietary fats used at rest.
- How should I prepare for my RMR assessment?
- Avoid eating or drinking (except water) for a minimum of 6 hours before the test.
- Avoid exercising on the day of testing.
- Avoid stimulants such as caffeine prior to testing.
- Wear comfortable clothing, as you will be reclined and in a relaxed state.
- Optimal testing time is in the morning.
- How long does an RMR assessment take?
- Your appointment is scheduled for 30 minutes. Your RMR will take 15 minutes.
- What should I expect during my RMR assessment?
- You will be in a seated or reclined position and hold as still as possible (“at rest”) for the duration of the RMR. You will breathe into a tube and have your nose clamped. New breathing tubes are used for each client and disposed of after use.