The more mass that you carry, the slower you go, or adversely, the more energy (calories) you put out into moving that mass. However, defining what is the correct weight for you is a minefield of often very conflicting information.

If you are trying to loose more weight than is good for you, then it will affect your performance and health. On the other hand, if your diet is packing on more weight than you can burn, then this will also have an adverse affect on your health and performance.

Now I am not going to go into what to eat, not to eat, how to eat, etc…
However, one thing is for sure, all these fade equations, charts and fables based on the average Joe or Josephine are outrageously wrong. Sometimes they err on the side of up to 500 calories to much per day! That’s around 23 kgs extra a year!!!
What I would like to explain is how to find out about the only way of finding out your EXACT Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and your body’s metabolism status.

Having your metabolism correctly defined is essential to any weight loss or sports weight management program.

Lack of, or too many calories will impair your training and racing ability.

The Metabolic rate testing, will give you precise data including what is called your Personal Energy Balance (P.E.B) This is how many calories you burn in everyday lifestyle activities, resting, and exercise.

Also, just as when you are in the base training period, your calorie requirements are completely different to your more intense build, peak and race period. Likewise for your Carbohydrate, Protein and Fats needs in your nutrition.

There is only way to go about it: Have your metabolism measured by an indirect calorimeter, also known as a Metabolic Testing Unit (M.T.U)
The M.T.U is a medically calibrated testing unit that measures the volume of oxygen that you breathe in and out.

As oxygen is needed to break down food you eat for metabolism, it gives you the most accurate representation of your metabolism.
It is a non-invasive test. It’s very simple, All you need to do is sit down, relax and breathe through a mouthpiece for 10 to 20 minutes.
After it is done, you’ll know your :

Resting Metabolic Rate: How many calories your body burns at rest, whether you have a fast, medium or slow metabolism
Your Personal Energy Balance: how many calories your body needs in a 24 hour period just to maintain itself at its current weight, or to loose weight, if desired.

With the exact and precise data, based on your very own and personal physiology build up, you have the exact information needed to manage your weight. No guess work, no fabled charts and tales. Pure hard data from your body. PERIOD.

Other factors influencing your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)

Mass: the more you weigh, the higher your RMR. Think of a mini and a V8 Land Cruiser… The Land Cruiser is bigger, heavier and requires more fuel to move it the same distance as the mini. Same thing with our bodies. The more we weigh the more calories we require to move our bodies. When we weigh less, we require less calories…
Body composition: the more muscle you have, the higher your RMR. Muscle burns up to 4 times as many calories at rest.
Gender: Males generally have more muscle mass than women, and have a higher RMR a cause of this
Genetics: Your unique human genetics that you were born with affect up to 30% of your RMR
Medications: Can increase or decrease your RMR
Hormones: Stress hormones in particular will affect your RMR

Precise metabolism rate testing is the only way to find out your exact RMR, Personal Energy Balance and Rate of Metabolism.

Everybody is different. If you want the cutting edge on weight management, whether you are looking to loose weight, or are an athlete looking educate him or herself on correct calorie intake and output, or just wanting to be informed to be able to maintain your weight, then this is the only way to go about it.
Stop wasting your time, your training and money. Get your metabolism rate tested and start winning today!

©Written by J-R Campion 2008

Information about the Metabolism analysis

A metabolism analysis will inform you how to go about correct weight loss and management. Through learning your metabolism you can scientifically structure a program that works specifically for your body while completely eliminating the guess work.

How does metabolism analysis help me?

During the test, the air you breath out is analyzed to determine exactly how much oxygen your body consumed. This is how your metabolic rate is measured. Once completed, your metabolic rate will be used to calculate your target caloric zones. The zones provide powerful information to help you lose weight. Your zones will show you how to eat the correct amount of food and still lose weight. Your body will be healthy and satisfied.

What is the Science of Metabolism Anlysis?

Current research confirms that the key to weight loss lies in energy balance. It seems so simple... burn more calories than you eat. Yet anyone who has ever been on a diet knows it's not that simple. Losing weight and keeping it off is the single most frustrating task thousands of people undertake each year. Metabolic testing tells you exactly how to tip the scales in your favor. By testing your unique metabolic rate, we can help you understand why you have had difficulty losing weight in the past and how you can now become successful. Your metabolic rate will be used to calculate Target Caloric Zones. With these target zones, all the talk about "cutting calories" and "burning fat" will finally make sense as it applies to YOU!

In the past, a metabolic test has only been available at universities and hospitals. Now the same accurate analysis is available at Vortex Performance Sports and Vortex Cycling Analysis

Understanding Metabolism Analysis and Weight Loss

Energy Balance

One thing holds true in weight management and that is energy balance. Simply put, if you burn more energy than your body absorbs, you will lose weight. When food is absorbed into your body it must either be burned as energy or stored as fat. Knowing your metabolic rate helps you to know how to balance what you eat with what you burn.

Energy in the Body

Calories is how we measure the energy in the food we eat and the energy our body uses. Your metabolic rate is how many calories your body burns in a day. It is how fast your body burns energy. The trick is to balance the calories you eat with the energy needs of your body.

Measuring your metabolic rate is how we determine what is the right number of calories for your body - for your metabolism.

WHAT YOU BURN

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)

We can measure your unique Resting Metabolic Rate. This is the number of calories your body would burn if you did nothing more than sit in a chair all day. This is similar to what is known as your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Your Resting Metabolic Rate is related to your lean body mass or the fat-free part of your body. Your lean body mass is made up of muscle and internal organs.

Activity & Lifestyle

When you move your body burns energy. The more you move the more energy you burn. Your activity during the day is the biggest part of your body's energy output that you have control over. Your RMR measurement predicts the additional calories you burn during the day. Even the simplest activities can double the rate at which your body burns energy. Whether doing household chores, playing with your kids, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator, simple activities are the key to tipping the scales of energy in your favor.

Exercise

Many people are surprised by how few calories are burned when they exercise. Calories burned during 30 minutes of moderate exercise can be calculated using your RMR measurement. However, exercise is important to increase your lean body mass.(i.e. - the calorie burning part of your body). Proper exercise will provide your body with signals to help you lose weight and will even help control your appetite.

WHAT YOU EAT

The number of calories you eat in a day determine whether you will maintain, gain, or lose weight. To help you understand how your own metabolism affects this, we have developed Target Caloric Zones. These zones are calculated using your individual Metabolic Rate Test. They pinpoint the precise number of calories your body needs each day to lose or maintain weight effectively.

Maintenance Zone

Eating within your Maintenance Zone teaches you what it feels like to "eat to your metabolism". This should become a very comfortable, satisfying way of life because you have learned to feed your body precisely what it needs.

Weight Loss Zone

The Weight Loss Zone indicates the maximum number of calories you can eat and still lose weight. In this Zone, your body will be healthy, happy and satisfied. Imagine the success you will have when dieting feels good.

REAL NUMBERS THAT WILL LEAD TO REAL RESULTS

Cutting calories to lose weight is nothing new. The problem is that knowing how much to cut has always been nothing more than a guess, 1,200 cals/day. The idea is that the only thing that matters is a reduction in calories.

But the right number of calories is actually a highly sensitive number. 1,200 calories may be too drastic a reduction, slowing your metabolism and making weight loss more difficult. OR 1,200 calories may be too much by just 10%, which would actually lead to a gradual weight gain of about 1 pound a month. The power of Target Caloric Zones lie in the actual measurement of your caloric needs.

THIS IS A "DIET" YOU CAN STICK WITH FOR LIFE

Identifying your metabolic Weight Loss Zone is finding your own personal sweet spot: that place where you are eating enough to keep your body calm and satisfied, yet keeping your metabolism burning as many calories as possible. Sticking to your diet is easy when it feels this good.

Plus, your sweet spot is probably very close to your Maintenance Zone. When your goal weight is realized, the transition to maintenance is subtle and natural, keeping the weight off forever!

Find out more...

If you would like to discover this low cost method to achieving your weight loss and maintenance goals, don't wait any longer. Get your Metabolism analysed today for only $120

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Metabolism Analysis at your facility

Our Analysis equipment is portable and can be taken off-site. If you have a large group you would like to schedule for testing let us come to you! Contact Coach J-R to find out about discounted group rates.