During the month of December 2025, you can save 5% on BodyGem and MedGem System Kits and 10% on mouthpiece filters. The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimetry devices measure your clients Resting Metabolic Rate, to optimize their weight loss results. Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the BodyGem and MedGem scientifically measure a clients … Read more
Two of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes are obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Excessive body weight reduces the body’s ability to respond to insulin and is therefore a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Determine your ideal body weight range by visiting the body calculators page. Regular physical activity lowers the risk … Read more
What Is Metabolism? Metabolism is the biochemical process of combining nutrients with oxygen to release the energy our bodies need to function. Metabolism is typically measured in kilocalories or, more commonly, calories. Total metabolic rate represents the calories needed for maintaining body functions, daily activity (occupational and lifestyle), and the energy cost of exercise or … Read more
Why is RMR Unique to Each Individual? Why Would It Change? RMR is influenced by a number of factors, such as: body mass, body composition (the amount of fat and muscle), age, gender and hormones. Muscle burns more calories than fat; a person with a higher percentage of muscle will have a higher RMR. In … Read more
How do I ensure that the measurement will be accurate? Follow the 4:1 rule. No eating, drinking, supplements or exercising for 4 hours prior to the measurement, and no smoking for 1 hour prior. Also make sure that the client has rested for at least 10 minutes prior to beginning the measurement. Why not use … Read more
To sell more indirect calorimeters, you’ll need a strategic approach that combines understanding your target market, highlighting the unique value of your product, and leveraging effective marketing and sales tactics. Here’s a concise plan based on the context of indirect calorimeters, which are used to measure energy expenditure and metabolic rates in clinical, research, and … Read more
In simple terms food is energy. It is the fuel our body uses to enable us to carry on our daily activities. Some nutrients have energy (calories) and others do not, but both are critical to our bodies. There are over 45 different nutrients that our bodies need every day. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are … Read more
Metabolism Matters Your metabolism is the total number of calories burned each day. Metabolism is comprised of normal bodily functions and daily physical activity. Since metabolism is an essential component to weight management, it is an important for your wellness professional to assess your metabolism to establish your daily calorie goals. Why is it important … Read more
A successful weight and nutrition management program is just a matter of having the right information and balancing calories “in” and “out”. Most of us know this reality, but it’s not always easy to put into practice. For weight loss, burn more calories than you consume and you will lose weight. For weight maintenance, consume … Read more
Bariatric doctors, dietitians and personal trainers: Are your clients achieving their weight loss goals? If not, it may because their recommended daily calorie budget is based on a Resting Metabolic Rate estimation formula that can’t account for thyroid issues, metabolic syndrome, the effects of medications on metabolism, etc. You can accurately measure a clients RMR … Read more