What is resting metabolic rate?
Resting metabolic rate is the energy your body uses at rest to keep you alive, breathing, circulation, temperature. For most people it’s the largest part of daily calorie burn.
You breathe normally into a metabolic analyzer while relaxing. By measuring the oxygen you use, it calculates how many calories you burn at rest, which we use to estimate your total daily needs.
What to expect
- 01
Relax
You rest quietly in a comfortable position.
- 02
Breathe
You breathe normally into the analyzer for a short measurement period.
- 03
Review
We translate your number into daily calorie targets.
What your results include
✓Calories burned at rest
✓Average daily calorie burn
✓Calorie needs for maintenance and weight loss
✓Insight into your metabolism speed
Who it's for
✓Anyone stuck on a weight-loss plateau
✓People who suspect a slow metabolism
✓Athletes fueling for performance
How to prepare for your RMR test
✓No food, drinks (except water) or alcohol for at least 5 hours, 12 hours is best
✓No exercise for 12 hours
✓No caffeine or nicotine for 8–10 hours
✓Come well rested, ideally with 8+ hours of sleep
✓Keep your heart rate calm on arrival
✓If medically possible, pause thyroid and ADHD medication for 48 hours
Questions? Call (801) 274-3392.
Common questions
Calculators estimate from averages. Your metabolism can differ significantly, and it can change during weight loss, testing reveals the real number.