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Discount On BodyGem And MedGem Indirect Calorimeters And Filters

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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 Discount On BodyGem And MedGem Indirect Calorimeters And Filters

Managing Diabetes With Microlife MedGem And BodyGem Indirect Calorimeters

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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 Managing Diabetes With Microlife MedGem And BodyGem Indirect Calorimeters

Metabolism Basics – Microlife MedGem And BodyGem Indirect Calorimeters

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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 Metabolism Basics – Microlife MedGem And BodyGem Indirect Calorimeters

Why RMR Is Unique to Each Individual

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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 Why RMR Is Unique to Each Individual

Common Microlife BodyGem MedGem Indirect Calorimeter Questions

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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 Common Microlife BodyGem MedGem Indirect Calorimeter Questions