While taking the test we’ll encourage you to relax, recline, and rest as much as possible.
It is helpful to not have caffeine or other stimulants in the system when taking the test as this will affect the readings. Ideally you should not have exercised that day either, as this will also increase your metabolism for several hours post-workout.
While taking the test we’ll encourage you to relax, recline, and rest as much as possible.
It is helpful to not have caffeine or other stimulants in the system when taking the test as this will affect the readings. Ideally you should not have exercised that day either, as this will also increase your metabolism for several hours post-workout.
How Accurate is the test?
Further, there are countless studies which show that IC is understood in the scientific community as the gold standard for measuring a person’s RMR and getting to a detailed total Energy Expenditure.
How much does RMR testing cost?
| Number of tests | Cost | Validity Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Scan/Test | £135 | 3 months |
| 2 Scans/Tests | £235 | 12 months |
| 3 Scans/Tests | £235 | 12 months |
| 4 Scans/Tests | £385 | 12 months |
The only other way to do this is based on estimates which are based on population samples. Ever had a doctor or someone else tell you that because you are a man, you should be consuming 2500 calories, or 2000 for a woman?
But there are so many factors which could make this ‘average’ very wrong. Levels of thyroid hormone, insulin, cortisol, and many others will affect your metabolism. The amount of muscle mass, you have and a host of other factors can have a dramatic effect on this.
As you can see from the example below – this client had a much faster than average metabolism owing to a very significant amount of muscle mass.
As you can see from the example below – this client had a much faster than average metabolism owing to a very significant amount of muscle mass.
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