resting metabolic rate

Factors That Affect Your Resting Metabolic Rate

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The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters measure Resting Metabolic Rate, to help Bariatric Doctors, Nutritionists, Dietitians and Personal Trainers; optimize the weight management results of their clients. Microlife Medical Home Solutions is assisting physicians’ and their medical practices with implementing a patient-centered, physician-guided approach to an improved evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic … Read more Factors That Affect Your Resting Metabolic Rate

Microlife MedGem Featured On 9News Report

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Dr. Scott McDoniel of Microlife on 9News talking about metabolic testing with the MedGem indirect calorimeter. The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem are the same type of indirect calorimeter, except that the MedGem has gone through the FDA-approval process as a medical device. Since it is an FDA-approved indirect calorimetry device, it can only be sold … Read more Microlife MedGem Featured On 9News Report

The Biggest Loser Study Reveals Why The MedGem Indirect Calorimeter Is A Vital Tool For Weight Loss Success

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The Biggest Loser reality television show uses the MedGem indirect calorimeter to monitor the contestants Resting Metabolic Rate, as it changes from their exercise and diet plan. The following excerpt is from the NY Times article titled, “After ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight.” Contestants lost hundreds of pounds during Season 8, … Read more The Biggest Loser Study Reveals Why The MedGem Indirect Calorimeter Is A Vital Tool For Weight Loss Success

Increasing Basal Metabolic Rate and Daily Metabolism

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Your Basal Metabolic Rate or BMR is the number of calories your body burns each day with no activity. Your total daily metabolism includes your BMR, and the additional calories burned by your lifestyle, such as work activity levels, exercising, digestion, and home activity levels. Understanding your unique metabolism and how to keep it revved-up … Read more Increasing Basal Metabolic Rate and Daily Metabolism

BodyGem Analyzer Now Determines Body Fat Percentage

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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