Why is Testing Important?

Testing is important for a number of reasons;

  1. To assess your current status

  2. Identify strengths, weaknesses and any anomalies

  3. Provide a starting point.

METABOLISM TEST 

What is Metabolism?

Metabolism is a critical component of your health and wellness.

Your metabolism controls your body temperature, appetite, energy levels, digestion rate, stress and body weight.

While most people have an awareness of metabolism, very few have had their metabolism assessed.

A poor or unhealthy metabolism will cause the following symptoms;

·      Difficulty losing weight (slow metabolism)

·      Difficulty gaining weight (fast metabolism

·      Sugar cravings

·      Tiredness and lack of energy

·      Drowsiness after eating

·      Cold hands and feet

·      Stomach bloating

·      Poor concentration

·      Tired even after many hours of sleep

·      Difficulty breathing with exercise

Why is it important?

Metabolism is a barometer of your general health as shown by the symptoms above.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is recommended to perform a metabolism test to ensure all is functioning normally. 

What information can be gained from a metabolism test?

A metabolism test provides important health information that cannot be gained from any other test.

a.     Calories expended per day – weight control is centred around calorie expenditure and calorie intake and the metabolism test is the ONLY assessment to accurately determine your daily calorie expenditure.

b.     Type of calories expended per day – the body will generally burn a ratio of carbohydrates and fats as determined by your choice of foods. The metabolism test will assess your current ratio of carbohydrate vs fat burning.

c.     Hormonal balance – metabolism is controlled by various hormones and a poor metabolism score may suggest a hormonal imbalance particularly in women.

d.     Energy levels – low energy, fatigue, tiredness and lethargy are common symptoms of an inefficient metabolism. This test will identify the factors causing poor energy levels.

e.     Is your metabolism at fault? – people often use metabolism as an excuse for their poor weight control. This test will accurately determine if your metabolism is causing a health problem.

What can be done for an abnormal test result?

Following a test, your Consultant will review the results and determine the factors that may be causing an abnormal result e.g. diet, stress, hormonal imbalance, lack of essential nutrients, cell fitness.

Dietary changes, modifications and perhaps cell training  may be suggested with an individual plan and then progress will be monitored with a follow-up metabolism test in the future.

How soon will I feel better?

If the solution is simple, like modifying certain aspects of your diet then changes will be felt with days. If the problem is more complex, more than one solution may be required but with regular re-testing, any small progress can be demonstrated to ensure a positive long-term outcome.

 

FAT BURNING TEST

What does it mean?

Many people exercise with the specific aim to lose or to control their body weight. A high percentage of these people however, become frustrated at their lack of success particularly with the amount of time and effort invested in the exercise. Of greater concern is commencing an exercise program and actually gaining weight!!

It is highly likely that you are having no success simply because the exercise regime does not stimulate fat burning.

Simply put, to lose body fat you must ensure the body burns primarily fat during and after your exercise.

The Fat Burning Test is a simple exercise test performed on a treadmill or cycle ergometer to assess;

(i)            Are you burning fat during exercise?

(ii)          At what exercise intensity or heart rate do you burn fat?

(iii)         What is the ideal exercise for you to burn fat?

(iv)         Is your diet affecting your fat burning?

(v)           Are there other factors not relating to exercise and diet that are preventing you from burning fat?

 

Why is the test important?

This test provides answers to your pent-up frustration!!

Finding out the correct exercise and intensity to burn fat is critical to weight control. 

This test may also identify other factors preventing weight loss such as a slow metabolism, poor food choices, hormonal condition or too much stress.

What can be done for an abnormal test result?

Following a test, your Consultant will review the results and determine the factors that may be preventing fat burning. An individual plan can then be designed to ensure your exercise and diet are conducive to fat burning and weight loss or trimming up.