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 to know my metabolism?
Metabolism is influenced by a number of factors, such as:
- AGE
- BODYWEIGHT
- HORMONE LEVELS
- MEDICATIONS
- GENDER
- MUSCLE MASS
- ILLNESS OR DISEASE
Two individuals with similar height, weight, and gender, can have resting metabolic rates that are significantly different.
Even individuals that are similar to one another such as family members or friends can have significant metabolic differences.
A previous scientific study indicated individuals with similar physical characteristics (i.e., bodyweight, gender, age, etc.) can have large metabolic differences — 900 calories per day.
This may explain why weight loss varies among friends and family members participating in the same weight loss program.
YOUR METABOLISM combined with your daily physical activity determines how many calories your body burns each day.
Until recently, there was no convenient or affordable way to measure your metabolism. Now, with the BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeter, you can easily and quickly learn your metabolic rate with a simple breath test that your wellness professional can administer in 10 minutes or less.
Why would I want my metabolism measured?
A metabolic measurement will determine how many calories your body needs to meet your goals. Specifically, a BodyGem measurement might be right for you if you are:
- Trying to lose weight
- Trying to maintain weight (especially after a weight management program, diet, or other
nutritional changes) - Interested in improving overall health and fitness
Microlife BodyGem And MedGem Success
Individuals with a nutrition plan developed with the BodyGem device experience nearly double the weight loss compared to traditional methods.
Individuals indicate better self confidence in achieving their weight loss goal with the BodyGem measurement.
How can I use my BodyGem And MedGem metabolic measurement?
It’s simple. The metabolic measurement provides you with an accurate daily calorie goal.
Regardless of what you eat, it is impossible to lose weight unless you eat fewer calories than you burn.
With your metabolic measurement, you will have a personalized nutrition and physical activity plan that guides you in losing or maintaining weight.
Manage a healthy lifestyle with the Analyzer Report
It’s a fact. Individuals who routinely log and track their food and exercise achieve – and maintain – weight loss success. Utilize your personalized calorie budget at home by using the information you receive from the Analyzer report.
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 a formula, the BodyGem and MedGem scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them.
For the best care, the American Dietetics Association recommends using indirect calorimetry to measure RMR for the most accurate assessment of nutritional needs.
The BodyGem and MedGem are the same type indirect calorimeter. They have the same functionality, accuracy and reliability.
The difference is that the MedGem is a FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device, which allows licensed clinicians to make insurance claims on their measurements.
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