Metabolic Rate Test - Microlife MedGem and BodyGem Indirect Calorimeters
Microlife Indirect Calorimetry Devices Measure VO2 To Accurately Determine RMR
HealtheTech was purchased by Microlife Corporation on August 7, 2006 Below is the HealtheTech press release. For information on the BodyGem and MedGem, contact Microlife Area Representative David Wilcoxson at 303-808-2291 Set forth below is a brief update regarding the status of our winding down and liquidation process. Many individuals and companies expressed initial interest … Read more HealtheTech Purchase by MicroLife
The New BodyGem 4.0 Analyzer software can now determine Body Fat Percentage Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. presented the results from a validation trial at the 27th Annual Obesity Society Scientific Conference. This trial assessed the accuracy and reliability of determining percent body fat from a BodyGem measurement. Fat-free body mass (FFM) is made up … Read more BodyGem Analyzer Now Determines Body Fat Percentage
RMR and Nutrition Assessment: Why is it necessary to measure oxygen consumption? Most healthcare professionals recognize that resting metabolic rate is impacted by unique characteristics such as age, obesity, body composition (muscle versus fat), recent weight changes and medications. When assessing a client’s nutritional needs, knowledge of RMR is critically important for determining the patient’s … Read more RMR – Resting Metabolic Rate and Nutrition Assessment
The Harris Benedict Equation to calculate BMR – Basal Metabolic Rate was developed in 1919. The first point to be made is that our bodies have certainly changed a lot since 1919, which adds more variables to the Harris Benedict Formula. The Harris Benedict Formula shows how to calculate BMR, but this is only an … Read more Harris Benedict Equation vs. Measuring BMR
Market Segment: Fitness and Weight Management Company/Facility: Functional Conditioning – Arvada, CO. Owner, Brian Barkley Programs Offered: Metabolic measurements, nutrition management, full fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, home training & fitness products Microlife™ Tools/Products Used: BodyGem® measurement device Overview of Company/Facility Profile Functional Conditioning serves over 100 active clients with two staff people. Brian Barkley, owner … Read more BodyGem Case Study – Functional Conditioning