Unlock Your Metabolic Potential
How efficiently does your body use energy? Does it prefer burning fat or sugar for fuel?
Discover the answers with our RMR Metabolic Test. Accurately measure the calories your body burns at rest and uncover insights about how your metabolism influences your overall health.
Unlock Your Metabolic Potential
How efficiently does your body use energy? Does it prefer burning fat or sugar for fuel?
Discover the answers with our RMR Metabolic Test. Accurately measure the calories your body burns at rest and uncover insights about how your metabolism influences your overall health.
More about this test:
RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) Testing & Analysis
What is tested?
The Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is the number of calories required each day to maintain basic functioning. Whether your goal is to lose, gain, or maintain weight, this information is valuable for designing a personalized weight management program.
Who is this for?
This test is for anyone who wants to measure their RMR and better understand their metabolic health. You must be 18+ years of age to purchase.
How is the test performed?
Respirated Air (subject will breathe into a mask that will measure inhaled and expelled air).
How do I prepare for this test?
Before taking this test, we recommend you discuss with your physician first. A 12 hour fast is required prior to testing: Do not consume food, alcohol or caffeine. You may consume water. Avoid the use of stimulants at least 4 hours before testing (including nicotine and allergy medication). You must also avoid moderate/vigorous exercise for the 24 hours prior to the test. Wear comfortable clothing.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing
Boost Fat Burn. Build Lean Muscle.
Understanding your metabolic health is key to optimizing any nutrition or fitness plan.
Measure Your Efficiency: Learn how effectively your body converts food into energy and uses fat or sugar as fuel.
Break Through Plateaus: Tailor your diet to meet your goals and overcome stagnant progress.
Identify Metabolic Challenges: Pinpoint if a slow metabolism is hindering weight loss efforts.
Track Your Body Changes: Pair RMR testing with a DEXA scan to monitor how your nutrition affects fat, muscle, and bone composition.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing
Boost Fat Burn. Build Lean Muscle.
Understanding your metabolic health is key to optimizing any nutrition or fitness plan.
Measure Your Efficiency: Learn how effectively your body converts food into energy and uses fat or sugar as fuel.
Break Through Plateaus: Tailor your diet to meet your goals and overcome stagnant progress.
Identify Metabolic Challenges: Pinpoint if a slow metabolism is hindering weight loss efforts.
Track Your Body Changes: Pair RMR testing with a DEXA scan to monitor how your nutrition affects fat, muscle, and bone composition.
Understand Your Metabolism to Reach Your Goals
Your metabolism drives the chemical processes keeping you alive and energized daily.
Several factors influence your metabolic rate, including your age, weight, body composition, hormones, and lifestyle.
RMR accounts for ~70% of your energy use, covering vital functions like breathing and heartbeat.
Knowing your exact RMR helps you build an effective plan for weight loss or muscle gain.
Equations for RMR can vary by up to 30–40%, making direct testing a more reliable solution.
Our medical-grade RMR tests provide highly accurate results, far beyond formula-based estimates.
Understand Your Metabolism to Reach Your Goals
Your metabolism drives the chemical processes keeping you alive and energized daily.
Several factors influence your metabolic rate, including your age, weight, body composition, hormones, and lifestyle.
RMR accounts for ~70% of your energy use, covering vital functions like breathing and heartbeat.
Knowing your exact RMR helps you build an effective plan for weight loss or muscle gain.
Equations for RMR can vary by up to 30–40%, making direct testing a more reliable solution.
Our medical-grade RMR tests provide highly accurate results, far beyond formula-based estimates.
How the Test Works
Prepare for Precision
Your RMR is sensitive to numerous factors like genetics, stress, and activity. Follow these pre-test instructions to get the most accurate results:
Fast for at least 5 hours (water only).
Avoid exercise and caffeine on test day.
Skip alcohol for 12 hours before the test.
Wear comfortable clothing; no special gear is required.
How the Test Works
Prepare for Precision
Your RMR is sensitive to numerous factors like genetics, stress, and activity. Follow these pre-test instructions to get the most accurate results:
Fast for at least 5 hours (water only).
Avoid exercise and caffeine on test day.
Skip alcohol for 12 hours before the test.
Wear comfortable clothing; no special gear is required.
FAQ's
How Is RMR Measured?
Equations like the Harris-Benedict formula can offer estimates but lack precision, often varying by 30–40%. Direct testing, like our medical-grade RMR analysis, is the gold standard for accuracy.
Can I Increase My RMR?
Yes! Diet and exercise play significant roles:
● Try Interval Training: Switching up workouts keeps your body burning more calories throughout the day.
● Boost Protein Intake: Foods high in protein require more energy to digest, naturally increasing your metabolic rate.
● Never Skip Breakfast: Kickstart your metabolism each morning for better calorie-burning efficiency.
What’s the Difference Between RMR and BMR?
● Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) measures calories burned to maintain basic life functions like breathing and circulation.
● Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) includes BMR plus low-effort activities like eating or casual movement, providing a more comprehensive picture of daily calorie use.
Since BMR is harder to measure accurately, RMR serves as a more practical and insightful metric
What are the pre-test protocols?
You must complete a 12-hour fast prior to your RMR test.
You must not consume alcohol or caffeine 12 hours prior to the test.
You must avoid moderate to vigorous exercise at least 24 hours prior to the test.
Your commute to the testing location should be relatively stress free, so plan extra time.
Avoid brisk walking, running or taking a lot of stairs.
Attire: No specific attire is required.
What happens during an RMR Test?
You will arrive to the test center 15 minutes prior to your appointment having followed the proper pre-test protocols. Upon arrival, the center will provide any necessary paperwork and bring you back to their space where the test will be conducted. You will sit or lie comfortably, and the test operator will secure the RMR mask over your nose and mouth. The test lasts about 10-15 minutes, during which you will breathe normally. Your technician will monitor the quality of data being collected to ensure best results.
Individual location process may vary
Who can get an RMR Test?
An RMR test is safe for everyone to participate in. Before taking this test, you must discuss with your physician.
What to Expect
The test is quick, simple, and stress-free:
Relax in a chair and breathe into a specialized mask for 15–20 minutes.
We measure your oxygen consumption to calculate your RMR.
Receive a detailed analysis of your results, explained in a one-on-one consultation.
FAQ's
How Is RMR Measured?
Equations like the Harris-Benedict formula can offer estimates but lack precision, often varying by 30–40%. Direct testing, like our medical-grade RMR analysis, is the gold standard for accuracy.
Can I Increase My RMR?
Yes! Diet and exercise play significant roles:
● Try Interval Training: Switching up workouts keeps your body burning more calories throughout the day.
● Boost Protein Intake: Foods high in protein require more energy to digest, naturally increasing your metabolic rate.
● Never Skip Breakfast: Kickstart your metabolism each morning for better calorie-burning efficiency.
What’s the Difference Between RMR and BMR?
● Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) measures calories burned to maintain basic life functions like breathing and circulation.
● Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) includes BMR plus low-effort activities like eating or casual movement, providing a more comprehensive picture of daily calorie use.
Since BMR is harder to measure accurately, RMR serves as a more practical and insightful metric
What are the pre-test protocols?
You must complete a 12-hour fast prior to your RMR test.
You must not consume alcohol or caffeine 12 hours prior to the test.
You must avoid moderate to vigorous exercise at least 24 hours prior to the test.
Your commute to the testing location should be relatively stress free, so plan extra time.
Avoid brisk walking, running or taking a lot of stairs.
Attire: No specific attire is required.
What happens during an RMR Test?
You will arrive to the test center 15 minutes prior to your appointment having followed the proper pre-test protocols. Upon arrival, the center will provide any necessary paperwork and bring you back to their space where the test will be conducted. You will sit or lie comfortably, and the test operator will secure the RMR mask over your nose and mouth. The test lasts about 10-15 minutes, during which you will breathe normally. Your technician will monitor the quality of data being collected to ensure best results.
Individual location process may vary
Who can get an RMR Test?
An RMR test is safe for everyone to participate in. Before taking this test, you must discuss with your physician.
What to Expect
The test is quick, simple, and stress-free:
Relax in a chair and breathe into a specialized mask for 15–20 minutes.
We measure your oxygen consumption to calculate your RMR.
Receive a detailed analysis of your results, explained in a one-on-one consultation.