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The Biggest Loser Study On RMR Using Indirect Calorimetry

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The following excerpt is from a research article title, “Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after “The Biggest Loser” competition” The Biggest Loser reality television show uses the MedGem indirect calorimeter to monitor the contestants Resting Metabolic Rate, as it changes from their exercise and diet plan. Abstract Objective To measure long-term changes in resting metabolic … Read more The Biggest Loser Study On RMR Using Indirect Calorimetry

The Biggest Loser Study Shows RMR Changes And Need For MedGem Indirect Calorimeter

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The Biggest Loser reality television show uses the MedGem indirect calorimeter to monitor the contestants Resting Metabolic Rate, as it changes from their exercise and diet plan. The following excerpt is from the NY Times article titled, “After ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight.” Kevin Hall, a scientist at a federal research … Read more The Biggest Loser Study Shows RMR Changes And Need For MedGem Indirect Calorimeter

Chicago Weight Loss Uses The Microlife BodyGem Indirect Calorimeter

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 The Chicago Weight Loss And Wellness Clinic uses the BodyGem indirect calorimeter to measure their fitness customers Resting Metabolic Rate. Having a healthy body leads to a sound mind and thereby achieve the perfect YOU!! A Rejuvenated YOU!! Food plays a vital role to bring the much needed energy and nutrients for a healthy body. … Read more Chicago Weight Loss Uses The Microlife BodyGem Indirect Calorimeter

Finding Your Metabolic Rate With A MedGem

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Rex Wellness center uses the MedGem indirect calorimetry device to measure clients resting metabolic rate. Here’s a post from a client, Abby Meyer, that documents her experience. Abby graduated from Virginia Tech in the Spring of 2011 with a B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise with a concentration in dietetics. She is currently completing her … Read more Finding Your Metabolic Rate With A MedGem

The Biggest Loser Metabolism Research

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The Microlife MedGem indirect calorimetry device is being used to assess metabolic changes in The Biggest Loser™ contestants. “We chose to use the MedGem device based on its accuracy in comparison to other indirect calorimeters.” said Dr. Robert Huizenga, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA and Medical Advisor to The Biggest Loser. Last year, … Read more The Biggest Loser Metabolism Research