The RMR Test: A Window into Your Metabolism
At PH Performance, we offer Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) testing to help you understand your metabolism and develop a nutrition and training strategy tailored to your needs. This test measures the energy your body uses at rest, giving you insights into your baseline caloric needs, optimal macronutrient goals, and the information you need to succeed in your health and fitness journey. Here’s what to expect during the test, what your results mean, and how to use them effectively.
Preparing for Your RMR Test
RMR testing provides the most accurate data on your resting calorie needs. Here’s how to prepare for the best results:
Fast for at least 4 hours before the test, and avoid caffeine, which can temporarily elevate metabolism.
Skip intense workouts the day prior to ensure your body is at true rest.
Wear comfortable clothing and come hydrated.
What Happens During the RMR Test
When you arrive at PH Performance, our team will get you comfortable, fit you with a mask connected to Korr's CardioCoach RMR equipment, and explain the process. The test itself is simple: you’ll relax and breathe normally for about 10-15 minutes while the device measures your oxygen consumption to determine your RMR.
This calm, restful test calculates how many calories your body burns at rest, giving you foundational information on your metabolism and fueling your approach to health goals like weight management, muscle gain, or energy balance.
Understanding Your RMR Results
Your RMR results are more than just a calorie number—they’re a guide to personalizing your nutrition, training, and lifestyle. Here’s what’s included:
Daily Caloric Needs: Your RMR reflects the energy your body needs to maintain vital functions at rest. Knowing this number helps you determine a calorie baseline to support your weight goals, energy needs, and more.
Macro Goals for Success: With your RMR as a guide, our team can help you develop specific macronutrient goals (carbs, proteins, and fats) that align with your metabolic rate and individual goals. Whether you’re focused on fat loss, muscle building, or performance, setting macronutrient targets based on your RMR can make your efforts more effective.
Effective Fat-Burning Zone: Your RMR results show your baseline energy expenditure, which allows you to safely create a caloric deficit for fat burning or a surplus for muscle gain, avoiding guesswork and supporting sustainable progress.
Maximizing Your Results with PH Performance Support
Our RMR testing at PH Performance goes beyond just providing data. Once you have your RMR results, our expert dietitians and performance coaches are here to help you make the most of them. They can dive deeper into your results, working with you to create a custom plan for your macronutrient needs and supporting you in reaching your health and fitness goals.
Customized Nutrition Planning: With personalized calorie and macronutrient goals, our dietitians can help you craft a diet plan that fits your lifestyle, energy needs, and preferences. No more trial and error—just straightforward guidance based on science.
Goal-Driven Training Support: Whether you’re looking to burn fat, build muscle, or improve endurance, our performance coaches use your RMR data to fine-tune your workouts and ensure you’re fueling for success.
Ongoing Guidance for Lasting Results: Periodic RMR testing can track how your metabolism responds to training, diet, and lifestyle adjustments, giving you a clear picture of your progress and adapting your plan to meet evolving goals.
Why RMR Testing Is Essential for Health and Fitness
Understanding your RMR gives you confidence in your health journey, helping you avoid the common pitfalls of undereating, overeating, or trying fad diets that don’t work long-term. An accurate view of your metabolism, combined with guidance from our expert team, can set you on a path to sustainable success and optimal health.
Get Started with PH Performance
At PH Performance, our RMR testing provides the detailed insights you need to maximize your health, energy, and performance. With a team of dedicated dietitians and performance coaches, we’re here to make your goals achievable and science-based. Book your RMR test with us today, and take the next step in transforming your health with data-driven nutrition and training!
