Physical fitness - Fitness and Lifestyle appraisal - Metabolism at rest

It is through the process of metabolism that organisms process nutrients into the biochemical tools and structures they need to maintain a living state.The metabolism at rest constitutes from 60 to 75% of the daily energy consumption. Physical activity and dietary thermognenesis completes the daily energy consumption. When we talk about weight management, it is essential to evaluate the daily energy consumption to establish the caloric needs (what we eat) as well as the energy we burn (exercise) required in the pursuit of our objectives. There are many existing formulas which will estimate your metabolism at rest but with a margin of error up to 500 calories a day, it can represent a weighty earning of a pound a week! A gas exchange system allows to determine your metabolism at rest in a clear and specific way thus increasing your chances or success in your pursuit of weight management.

Appraisal includes:

• Evaluation of metabolism at rest based on a gas exchange system
• Estimate of daily energy consumption
• Interpretation of results
• Counseling and course of action
• Evaluation of energy requirement for weight loss, weight gain or weight maintenance
• Reevaluation of energy supply according to the objective
• Reevaluation of energy consumption (exercise) according to the objective
• Colour report