Resting Metabolic Rate

RMR Test

Test Description: Resting Metabolic Testing
Test Length: 45 minutes

The Resting Metabolic Test provides insight into TDEE (total daily energy expenditure). Resting metabolic rate (RMR) measures the energy you burn daily for basic living functions. This test is highly accurate and uses the same technology utilized in hospitals to determine the amount of fat and carbohydrate you are burning (% fat, % carb, and grams) using the Cosmed Quark CPET Metabolic Analyzer. 

Testing is done in a fasted state while in a relaxed supine position for 30 minutes. This test includes the metabolic analyzer to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange, which requires wearing a breathing mask and light headgear.

Data Collected

Resting metabolic rate (RMR), resting heart rate (HR), respiratory exchange ratio (RER), metabolic parameters (calories, carbs (%, grams), fat (%, grams).

Pricing & Scheduling

Community
Enrolled in fewer than 6 credits, not actively working at UAA

$60

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Employee
Has an active assignment at UAA.

$45

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Student
Enrolled in 6 or more credits.

$30

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If you do not see any date available, the Human Performance Lab is fully booked or the test is not currently available. Contact hper@alaska.edu or call (907)786-4083 for more information.

 

Low/Moderate Risk: Clients must be "apparently healthy" and meet the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Risk Stratification criteria of Low Risk for a max test or of Moderate Risk for submax test. A physician's medical clearance may be provided for authorization in some instances. All clients must complete and submit the following forms prior to their testing day: a health history, medical clearance (if Moderate Risk), and Informed Consent (provided at time of test).

No one with a risk stratification of High Risk will be allowed to be assessed in the Human Performance Lab. We regret not being able to provide the cardiorespiratory testing to this population though they may indicate higher performance capacities than some of lower risk. In all cases we encourage checking with your physician prior to testing and exercise training.

Note: At the start of your appointment we will complete remaining paperwork and briefly review test procedures.