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Dear Client,

Below is a breakdown of the instructions prior to Metabolic Testing as well as a brief description.

Please be aware if you have a Heart condition, it must be cleared by a Physician. (Preferably a Cardiologist). Please print and have the form "Physician Clearance (Balance PT)" signed before your appointment with the Metabolic Assessor.

The Fat Efficiency Test (FET), and the resting metabolic rate test (RMR), both of these tests are scientific tests which measure your oxygen and carbon dioxide output in order to determine you metabolic rate at both exercise and at rest.

Firstly the FET, this is a proper medical test, you must fast before. You are exercised on a treadmill, and the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide you breathe out during this exercise is recorded. By completing this test we are able to find out expired O2 and CO2 levels which allows us to tell you which fuel source is being utilized during exercise.

The second test is the RMR, this test requires no exercise, it simply requires you to sit at rest for 10-15 minutes. During this time your oxygen and carbon dioxide output will again be measured. By doing this we are able to determine the amount of calories required by your body to functions on a basic level day to day.

METABOLIC TESTING INSTRUCTIONS

Before The Test

• Please wear clothing which is tightly fitted
• Fast for at least 3 hours prior to the assessment
• Do not inhale nicotine within the 3 hours prior to the assessment
• Whenever possible please excrete urine with 30 minutes prior to the assessment
• Do not consume any alcohol the day prior to the assessment
• Don't engage in any strenuous exercise the day prior
• If you take insulin, do not take your dose until after the assessment
• If you suffer from asthma please use your inhaler as per usual
• All your physical measurements will be taken prior to the assessment
• Your heart rate, blood pressure, weight and height will be taken prior to the assessment

During the Test

• A comfortable breathing mask will be placed over your mouth and nose. The air you breathe will be the air present in the room. You will need to breathe through your mouth only. Tubes from the facemask will be connected to the Vo2 P.A.S. unit, which will analyse the air which is exhaled while you breath in and out.
• During the test hand signals will be established for communication.
• The fitness professional will monitor your heart rate, air inhaled - 02 (oxygen) and air exhaled out - Co2 (carbon di oxide) throughout the assessment.

After the Test

• You will remove the facemask
• You should plan to have a snack and water after the assessment