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Target Metabolism offers both metabolic testing and percent body fat testing.
These services may be taken advantage of "a la carte" or through our
all-inclusive weight loss program, ClubMET!
Metabolic Testing (Click here
for pricing!)
 When your body converts food into energy (a process called metabolism), it lets off a certain amount of heat. Each person lets off a unique amount of heat. DIRECT Calorimetry measures this specific amount of heat. It is impractical to do this measurement in the field as it requires an extremely controlled environment (temperature, humidity, insulated lab, etc.) Direct Calorimetry may be offered in high-performance labs.
The most accurate method of metabolic measurement in the field is through a process called INDIRECT CALORIMETRY. When your body converts food into energy, it consumes a certain amount of oxygen. The amount of oxygen each person consumes during this metabolic process is, again, unique. Indirect calorimetry measures how much oxygen your body is consuming. There then exists a direct correlation factor between the amount of oxygen consumed, and number of calories burned. (Indirect calorimetry relies on the fact that burning 1 calorie (Kilocalorie) requires 208.06 milliliters of oxygen.) The result? A custom made program based on how many calories your body specifically burns in one day.
The process in which we measure your metabolism is simple. It involves
approximately 60 minutes of your time. You are welcomed into a calming
atmosphere and asked to rest for 30 minutes while completing a health and goals
questionnaire. This ensures that we bring you to a resting state. When testing
begins, you are asked to simply breathe through a tube in a relaxed state for 10
to 12 minutes. That's it! Our FDA approved equipment measures how many calories
YOUR body requires each day! When you receive this information, our clients
often express a feeling of empowerment!
BOD POD Percent Body Fat Testing
(Click here for pricing!)
 The
process in which we measure your body fat is simple. You are welcomed into a
calming atmosphere, and escorted into a private room. It is in this room that
you shed your clothes down to a form-fitting layer of clothing. You will then be
given a form-fitting cap to gather your hair. This attire is required by the
BodPod to ensure that results are accurate. You then are asked to sit in what
appears to be a giant egg for approximately 3 minutes. The egg is about the size
of a large refrigerator and has a panoramic window for your comfort. Some people
that have visited us before joining our program have expressed concern about
being claustrophobic. However 100% of those people have stepped out of the
BodPod stating that it was really easy! That's it! You're done!
Target Metabolism offers both metabolic testing and percent body fat testing... for specific testing service levels, please choose the appropriate link below:
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