The Microlife MedGem and BodyGem indirect calorimetry devices measure your clients Resting Metabolic Rate, to optimize their weight loss results.
Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the BodyGem and MedGem scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them.
Estimation formulas cannot factor in thyroid issues, the effects of medications, etc.
For the best care, the American Dietetics Association recommends using indirect calorimetry to measure RMR for the most accurate assessment of nutritional needs.
The BodyGem is designed for Personal Trainers, fitness facilities and Dietitians who don’t make insurance claims for their services.
Set yourself above your competition, by offering a higher level of care to your clients with a scientifically determined resting metabolic rate (RMR) measurement.
To perform a measurement, your client simply breathes into the device, which measures their oxygen consumption (VO2) to determine their unique metabolic rate.
The BodyGem System is a lower priced option, because it has no associated FDA-approval costs. Measurement providers typically charge between $50-70 for a RMR measurement, so you can generate profits quickly.
A wide variety of health and fitness professionals use the BodyGem, to ensure accurate and reliable measurements for use in their weight management programs, including:
Air Force Fitness Centers, Carmichael Training Systems, Cooper Fitness Center at Cooper Aerobics, Fitness Together, Golds Gym, Ritz Carlton Naples and YMCA’s.
The BodyGem and MedGem are the same type of indirect calorimeter, except that the MedGem has gone through the FDA-approval process as a medical device. Since it is an FDA-approved indirect calorimetry device, it can only be sold to licensed clinicians.
The MedGem is designed for Bariatric Doctors, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals who need an FDA-approved medical device.
The MedGem displays both the RMR and Resting VO2 for patient diagnosis.
Insurance reimbursement rates range from $60 – $80 in total reimbursement. AMA CPT Information Services advises using CPT Code 94690 (oxygen uptake) as the primary code for the RMR measurement.
Medical professionals who use the MedGem to ensure accurate and reliable measurements for use in their weight management programs, include:
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Bariatric Medicine Institute, Bryan Health, Gritman Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Oklahoma University Health Science Center, Rex Healthcare and Weight Management Medical Associates.
Why are the BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters the best choice?
They have been validated against the gold standard Douglas Bag, and against the Sensormedics and Delta Trac hospital metabolic measurement carts.
Our indirect calorimetry devices are portable, self-calibrating, easy to administer, and provide a RMR reading on the LCD panel in 10 minutes or less.
They use bite-wing style mouthpiece filters to make measurements more comfortable for your client and to prevent air leaks.
You can print the Client Measurement Summary Report on regular paper, and you can email it to your client in PDF format.
They have a 2-year warranty, instead of the standard 1-year warranty.
They are lower priced than other indirect calorimetry devices, and we have lease-type per-use systems to fit almost any budget.
Get more information on the BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters
We don’t post prices online, as it’s best to talk with us regarding our different system kits, to determine which one fits your unique needs.
Call me directly at 720-431-1461 or send me an email to get your questions answered.
I wish you the best of health!
David Wilcoxson
Who uses the BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters?
Here are some of our measurement providers:
Air Force Fitness Centers
Eglin, MacDill, Offutt, Peterson, Tinker
Bariatric Care Centers
Bariatric Medicine Institute, Chicago Weight Loss & Nutrition Clinic, IASIS Healthcare Surgical Weight Loss Center, Panhandle Weight Loss Center, Weight Management Medical Associates
Colleges
College of Saint Benedict, Community College of Aurora, Lane Community College, Pima Community College
Corporate Wellness
Honda Wellness Center, Intuit
Health and Fitness Clubs
BodyBusiness Health Club & Spa, Clay Health Club and Spa, Cooper Fitness Center at world renowned Cooper Aerobics, Engines Fitness, EveryBody Fitness, Fitness Together, Golds Gym Wenatchee, Life Center Plus, Santa Cruz Core, YMCA’s
Hospitals
Aiken Regional Medical Center, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Boulder Community, Bryan Health, Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, Gritman Medical Center, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Longmont Hospital, McKee Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Rex Healthcare
Resorts
Enchantment Resort, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess – Well Being at Willow Stream, The Briar Club, The Ritz Carlton Naples
Sports Performance
Carmichael Training Systems, Jacksonville Jaguars, National Training Center for Sports, Health and Fitness, Red Coyote Running And Fitness, Sci-Sport, Sports Nutrition To Go
Universities
Arizona State, Cal Poly, Florida, Kentucky, Montana State, Nevada, North Texas, Oklahoma, Radford, Winthrop
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