Imagine having information on yourself so personalized that you pinpoint your workouts to get perfect results every time. Imagine information so precise on your exact metabolism giving you knowledge on exactly what to eat to be fully satisfied yet remarkably reaching your weight management goals in record time. Elite testing equipment that was in the past, reserved for celebrities and professional athletes is now available to you at extremely affordable rates.
Finally, something NEW in the weight loss industry!
The MetaCheck from Korr Medical Technologies measures a person's resting metabolic rate with a simple 10 minute breath test. The technology once reserved for hospitals and universities is now available in a low cost, easy to use system! Test ing metabolic rates will determine exactly how many calories a person may eat and still lose or maintain weight. No more charts, averages, or guessing. For the first time in years, there is something truly new for the thousands of people who are trying to lose weight
FITness Solutuions Metabolic Rate Measurements
Metabolic rate, or metabolism, is the rate at which the body expends energy. This is also referred to as the “caloric burn rate”. Knowing metabolic rate is vital for weight loss as well as for determining the proper feeding amounts needed to treat various disease states.
Energy expenditure can be divided into three groups of calories.
Resting Calories – Calories that are burned while the body is at rest. These calories are needed just to maintain life. The majority of all calories burned (about 70-80%) are burned at the resting level.
Activity Calories – Calories that are burned because of normal daily activities are “Activity Calories”. Normal daily activities such as walking, eating (digesting food), typing, etc. are included in activity calories.
Exercise Calories – These calories are burned because of exercise.
The sum of all of these groups of calories is the total metabolic rate.
Energy Balance
The body gains or loses fat based on energy balance. Energy balance refers to the relationship between energy intake (eating) and energy expenditure (metabolic rate). The figures below describe the three states of energy balance.
As you know, the key to successful weight loss is to burn more calories than you eat. One of the most fundamental and difficult questions is, how many calories do I burn.
Many of us burn much fewer or greater calories than predicted by charts of calculations.
A simple 10-minute breathing test can measure your metabolic rate using the same method as used in leading research hospitals. This test will tell you how many calories they burn at rest.
It will also tell you if your metabolic rate is fast or slow, how many calories you need to consume to achieve weight loss goals or maintain present weight, and how your diet has changed your metabolic rate.
Retention – Since metabolic rate changes during the course of any weight loss plan, repeat testing is vital. Many of us “plateau” because our metabolic rate dropped as a result of dieting. Repeat measurements are a great way to keep changing your plan as your body changes, therefore avoiding the “plateau” stage.
Success – Many of us fail to lose weight on the standard plans because our metabolic rate is slower than normal. Metabolic rate testing will allow us to provide you a successful plan, for a wide range of metabolic rates.
To lose weight, you must eat fewer calories that you expend. Period. End of story. Consequently, understanding how many calories a person burns at his current weight (which determines how many calories he needs to reduce to lose weight) is at the foundation of any successful weight loss program .
Resistance Training
One of the true benefits to resistive training is increased metabolic rate. When you gain lean muscle mass through resistance training, your resting metabolic rate should increase as well. Even if you are overweight and may not see obvious benefits of training immediately, by looking in the mirror, you can observe a quickened metabolic rate by doing a simple 10-minute breathing test.
After your 10 min breathing test you will receive:
- a full page printout of results and interpretation at the end of each test
- Printed report compares actual metabolic rate to predicted normal values based on the user's age, sex, height, and weight
- A suggested customized menu based on your individual metabolic rate with grocery list and exchange list for a variety of foods.
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VO 2 Based Fitness Testing
VO 2 is the rate of oxygen uptake, or consumption, measured during exercise. The maximum rate of oxygen uptake is called the VO 2 max or maximum VO 2 . VO 2 max is the ultimate measure of fitness and is reported in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute or ml/Kg/min. To achieve a high VO 2 max, a person must have a fit heart and lungs and significant lean muscle mass that is well conditioned. The table below shows how fitness is assessed based on VO 2 max.
Peak VO 2 Scores (Values in mlO2/kg/min)
MALE
Age |
Very Poor |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Superior |
13-19 |
0-34.9 |
35.0-38.3 |
38.4-45.1 |
45.2-50.9 |
51.0-55.9 |
56.0+ |
20-29 |
0-32.9 |
33.0-36.4 |
36.5-42.4 |
42.5-46.4 |
46.5-52.4 |
52.5+ |
30-39 |
0-31.4 |
31.5-35.4 |
35.5-40.9 |
41.0-44.9 |
45.0-49.4 |
49.5+ |
40-49 |
0-30.2 |
30.2-33.5 |
33.6-38.9 |
39.0-43.7 |
43.8-48.0 |
48.1+ |
50-59 |
0-26.0 |
26.1-30.9 |
31.0-35.7 |
35.8-40.9 |
41.0-45.3 |
45.4+ |
60+ |
0-20.4 |
20.5-26.0 |
26.1-32.2 |
32.3-36.4 |
36.5-44.2 |
44.3+ |
FEMALE
Age |
Very Poor |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Superior |
13-19 |
0-24.9 |
25.0-30.9 |
31.0-34.9 |
35.0-38.9 |
39.0-41.9 |
42.0+ |
20-29 |
0-23.5 |
23.6-28.9 |
29.0-32.9 |
33.0-36.9 |
37.0-41.0 |
41.1+ |
30-39 |
0-22.7 |
22.8-26.9 |
27.0-31.4 |
31.5-35.6 |
35.7-40.0 |
40.1+ |
40-49 |
0-20.9 |
21.0-24.4 |
24.5-28.9 |
29.0-32.8 |
32.9-36.9 |
37.0+ |
50-59 |
0-20.1 |
20.2-22.7 |
22.8-26.9 |
27.0-31.4 |
31.5-35.7 |
35.8+ |
60+ |
0-17.4 |
17.5-20.1 |
20.2-24.4 |
24.5-30.2 |
30.3-31.4 |
31.5+ |
VO 2 max tables - Data from Cooper,K. The Aerobics Way . New York, Bantam Books,Inc. 1982 .
Since true VO 2 max measurements require exercising to the maximum level of exertion, they should only be done under medical supervision, or by persons who have been cleared to exercise extreme exertion by their physician. Peak VO 2 , or the maximum level of oxygen uptake achieved during a sub-maximal test can also be used to predict the VO 2 max had the test been allowed to progress to the predicted maximum heart rate.
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A VO 2 test will also show the anaerobic threshold. The anaerobic threshold is the level of exercise intensity beyond which the body can no longer provide adequate oxygen to the muscles. Exercise below the anaerobic threshold should be comfortable even though the exercise extends for long periods. Exercise above the anaerobic threshold will improve cardiovascular fitness, but will also cause discomfort, fatigue, and muscle soreness.
Knowing the unique anaerobic threshold can be used to design a workout plan that will improve fitness and maximize calories burned. Measurement of VO 2 max or PeakVO 2 will provide a true assessment of fitness level. The CardioCoach test will provide all of this data that is vital to proper fitness training. In addition, a CardioCoach test will also measure how many calories are burned during a workout at every exercise heart rate level. This information, along with a heart rate monitor, or a heart rate equipped bike or treadmill, can be used to calculate the precise amount of calories burned during a workout. |
Cardio Training
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VO 2 max or Peak VO 2 is the ultimate measure of cardiovascular fitness. Elite athletes know that high levels of oxygen uptake are only possible if they are in excellent condition. VO 2 max testing is a unique service that we at Trainsmarter solutions provide at Powerhouse Gym in Temecula.
Anaerobic threshold is the exercise intensity level beyond which the body cannot supply sufficient oxygen to the muscles. Training beyond this threshold will result in fatigue and discomfort both during and after a workout. The ideal training level for weight loss is slightly below the anaerobic threshold where the maximum amount of calories can be consumed with a minimum of discomfort. |
An exercise metabolic rate test provides the ultimate assessment of fitness level as well as the unique anaerobic threshold level for each client. With this information, you as a trainer can provide workout plans that are precisely tuned for each client. In addition, since the test will tell exactly how many calories per hour your client burns at each heart rate level, you will be able to give exact rates of caloric burn for each workout you suggest.
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Having your metabolism checked with the KORR MetaCheck is as easy as 1-2-3 !
1…RELAX. MetaCheck measures resting metabolic rate. It is important that you be able to reach a resting state during your test. You should avoid activities such as exercise or stressful situations that will prevent you from relaxing for at least two hours prior to your test. Digesting a large meal, as well as taking stimulants, such as caffeine, can raise your metabolic rate and should also be avoided prior to your test.
2…SIT. Once you arrive, you will be able to sit comfortably while being tested.
The technician will then place a nose clip on your nose, and you will be given a disposable mouthpiece to breathe through. This mouthpiece is connected to the MetaCheck by a hose that will measure how much oxygen you are breathing out. It is very important that you breathe only through the mouthpiece so this measurement will be correct. Both the mouthpiece and the tubing are sterile items that will be used only for you.
3…BREATHE. Finally, you just sit back and breathe. The MetaCheck will indicate when it has calculated your metabolic rate. This takes anywhere from 5-10 minutes. The more relaxed and even your breathing, the quicker it will be able to determine your resting metabolic rate. It will then print out your results.
IT IS JUST THAT EASY!! In just 10 minutes, you can know precisely how many calories your body burns. No more being compared to charts and averages, no more wondering why diets aren't working. The MetaCheck by KORR will take the guess work out of dieting and put YOU back in control!
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