Metabolism Matters - Microlife MedGem and BodyGem Indirect Calorimeters
Microlife Indirect Calorimetry Devices Measure VO2 To Accurately Determine RMR
This article will compare the Korr MetaCheck with the Microlife BodyGem. Both indirect calorimetry units measure RMR – Resting Metabolic Rate / BMR – Basal Metabolic Rate Let’s start with validation. Both indirect calorimeter devices have been tested against the gold standards of the metabolic rate testing, the Douglas Bag and hospital devices such as … Read more
Buying a used BodyGem can present several challenges: The most important issue with a used BodyGem is accuracy. Sensors degrade over time, so an older BodyGem may have sensors that aren’t up our standards. With a used unit, you don’t know how it’s been treated. If the unit has been dropped, cleaned improperly, etc… it … Read more