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Nutritional Programs & Testing
Finally, something NEW in the weight loss industry!
At UFIT, we measure 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 an affordable, easy to use system! Testing 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 those people who are serious about nutrition and weight loss.
Generally, we schedule metabolic testing in the morning, when you’re rested and fresh. Included is body fat testing, blood pressure, heart rate, and measurements. The initial testing appointment is 30 minutes. We then prepare your personalized report for nutritional and exercise programming based upon your Resting Metabolic Rate. Results have been phenomenal with our clients! Call today and be the next success story of UFIT Personal Training!
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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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