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
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
The InBody Body Composition Analyzer scan estimates resting metabolic rate (RMR) by first using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to accurately measure a person’s body composition, especially their lean muscle mass and body fat. How the InBody scan works Body Composition Measurement: The InBody machine sends multiple frequencies of electrical currents through the body. You stand … 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
The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters were demoed at the FNCE 2025 event. If you stopped by the Microlife booth and want to get more information, click on the links for the BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters. If you need a formal sales quote or have questions, complete the CONTACT FORM and we’ll email you or … 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
The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is a widely used tool to determine the resting metabolic rate [RMR], which is defined as the number of calories burned while the body is in complete rest. RMR is also known as resting energy expenditure [REE]. The equation was developed by MD Mifflin and ST St Jeor and first introduced … 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
To help your clients reach their weight management goals, the American Dietetics Association recommends using indirect calorimetry to measure RMR for the most accurate assessment of nutritional needs. Your metabolism consists of all of the processes that the body performs to keep you alive. There are many factors that affect a persons metabolic rate, such as their age, … Read more