Comprehensive Metabolic Evaluation is a two-tiered approach that includes laboratory testing for receptor function to assess why each patient may have difficulty keeping an ideal weight, why menopause frequently leads to weight gain, and a healthy lifestyle recommendation, rather than a diet restriction ...

“A metabolic test can be very helpful for weight-loss goals because it is a fairly accurate way to know how many calories you need [to lose weight] while still allowing your body to function properly,” says Joanne Donoghue, PhD, exercise physiologist and associate professor at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The test measures how many calories you actually burn at different exercise intensities. This will allow for a more accurate determination of total caloric expenditure during exercise. Individualized training zones and an exercise consultation are included to address specific, individual goals.

The Active Metabolic Assessment test at Life Time involves using a medical-grade device to measure how much oxygen you're taking in and how much carbon dioxide you're expelling as you work out at different intensities.

Metabolic testing is the best and most accurate way to measure the amount of calories your body burns throughout the day. Knowing exactly what your body needs is the key to weight loss and leading a healthier lifestyle. Your metabolic rate is measured by the amount of oxygen your body consumes.