Just like a car needs gasoline to create energy, our bodies need carbs, proteins, and fats to fuel our “engine” and keep us going throughout the day. And just like different types of cars and trucks get different gas mileage, our bodies utilize the fuel we eat differently – all depending on our body composition… Continue reading How Does Muscle Influence Your Metabolic Rate?
Category: Metabolic Teseting
What is your metabolic type?
One thing we can all figure out quickly after a trip to the gym, a day on the beach, or a walk through the mall: People come in ALL shapes and sizes. Diet, exercise, lifestyle, and genetics all play a part in our bodies and how easy (or hard) it is to get into the… Continue reading What is your metabolic type?
The Ideal Body Fat Percentage: So, What Is it?
Body fat. It’s just two words, but those words often strike fear in many of the health-conscious. When we were babies, it was OK to have a few extra rolls here and there, but scientists have found that too much fat is hard on your health by the time you have reached puberty and adulthood.… Continue reading The Ideal Body Fat Percentage: So, What Is it?
RMR and Metabolic Testing: The Benefits
Your body is the vessel that carries you through this thing we call life, and it takes some careful consideration and planning to get the most out of it. Investing in your health and yourself requires a lot no matter how you classify your exercise and nutrition regimen; you spend a lot of time making sure you are eating… Continue reading RMR and Metabolic Testing: The Benefits
So, What is a VO2 Max Test and What Does it Mean?
As a typical human being, we take in roughly 20,000 breaths each day, depending on our age, physical activity, and overall health. Your body’s ability to efficiently or inefficiently intake and process oxygen determines how easy exercise may feel and, of course, the more efficient your oxygen uptake, the better your overall cardiovascular health standing. That’s why anyone serious about exercise and fitness should consider… Continue reading So, What is a VO2 Max Test and What Does it Mean?