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Microlife BodyGem And MedGem Indirect Calorimeters Offer Advantages Over Equations

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Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters offer advantages over predictive equations, such as Harris-Benedict. From PubMed US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health: Hand-held indirect calorimeter offers advantages compared with prediction equations, in a group of overweight women, to determine resting energy expenditures and estimated total energy expenditures during research screening. By Spears … Read more

Microlife At Obesity Week In Atlanta

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Microlife Medical Home Solutions will be at Obesity Week in Atlanta, GA, on November 11th-16th, 2013. Come get your questions answered and see a live demo of the MedGem indirect calorimeter! Visit us at Booth 1416. The MedGem is designed for Bariatric Doctors, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals who need an FDA-approved medical device. The … Read more

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

9News Reviews the Microlife MedGem

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9News is Denver reviews how you can determine your metabolic rate using the Microlife MedGem Indirect Calorimeter, as used on The Biggest Loser. The MedGem handheld indirect calorimeter is an FDA-cleared, Class II, medical device that assesses metabolic rate by measuring a patient’s resting oxygen consumption. Susie Wargin was recently tested and found her resting … Read more

BodyGem and MedGem Differences

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The BodyGem and MedGem are both indirect calorimeters, that determine RMR – Resting Metabolic Rate, to help clients optimize their weight loss results. Instead of estimating RMR, the BodyGem and MedGem scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them. The BodyGem is designed for Personal Trainers, fitness facilities and Dietitians who don’t … Read more

BodyGem Case Study – Gold’s Gym

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Market Segment: Fitness and Weight Management Company/Facility: Gold’s Gym, Wenatchee, WA Contact: Tammi Flynn, M.S., R.D. Number of Staff: 9 Personal Trainers, 7 Fitness Instructors, On site Registered Dietitian Programs Offered: Cardio Machines, Weight Machines, Exercise Classes Including: Body Pump, Cycling, Pilates, Yoga, General Nutrition Guidance, Personal Training Microlife™ Tools/Products Used: BodyGem® measurement device Gold’s … Read more

HealtheTech Purchase by MicroLife

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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 720-431-1461 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

BodyGem Case Study – Functional Conditioning

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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