indirect calorimetry

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