Prepare for your resting metabolism (RMR) test

What the test is

You rest in a recliner and breathe through a mouthpiece, while we measure how many calories your body uses at rest. Nothing hurts, and nothing is tiring.

Before you comeTimes: Jose to confirm

For an accurate result:

• For 7 hours before: no food.
• For 4 hours before: no caffeine (coffee, tea, energy drinks).
• For 12 hours before: no hard exercise.
• On the day of the test: no tobacco or alcohol.
• Water is fine, at any time.
• Medicine: take your prescribed medicine as usual.Jose to confirm

What to wear and bring

• Comfortable clothes.
• Also booked a VO2 max test? Come in your exercise clothes and running shoes.
• Nothing else is needed.

Who can come with you

Our team is currently all male, and we want you to know that before you arrive. You are welcome to come on your own. If you would like company, you may bring one adult with you for any reason: a partner, friend or family member is welcome. This is entirely your choice and never a requirement.

During the measuring, the person with you waits in reception, so the room stays quiet.

Appointments are for adults only. Please arrange childcare for your visit. If your plans fall through, tell us and we will move your appointment at no charge.

Please leave pets at home. Trained service animals are welcome.

What happens, step by step

1. You arrive

   We ask how you feel, then check your blood pressure, pulse and oxygen level while you sit quietly.

2. You settle in

   You settle into the recliner in a quiet, private room, with soft music playing low and a comfortable temperature. You rest there for about 10 minutes while we get everything ready.

3. Mouthpiece and nose clip

   We give you a new mouthpiece, used only by you, and a soft clip that closes your nose. You breathe normally through your mouth.

   You can't talk with the mouthpiece in, so we use two hand signals.

   Thumb upI'm fine

   Raised handI need a break

   Swallow or cough?Take it out for a moment. That is fine.
   Hand signals: Jose to confirm

4. The test

   The measuring usually takes 10 to 20 minutes.* The machine looks for five calm, steady minutes, so the more still and relaxed you are, the sooner it is done. If it takes a little longer, nothing is wrong.

   All you do: stay still, stay awake, and breathe normally. When the machine has enough steady readings, it lets us know, and that is it.

5. Your results

   We go through your results together: how many calories your body uses at rest, and what that means for your eating and your goals.

   Afterwards, you can go straight back to your normal day.

How long it takes

*If you booked more than one testJose to choose the rules

If your visit also includes a VO2 max test, the visit takes longer and some preparation rules change. We will send you the exact rules with your booking. Please follow those instead of the times on this page.

Questions?

Write to us at info@hexis.studio and we will answer before your visit. If you already have a My Hexis account, you can also message us there.

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