Know Your Baseline
$50 Resting Metabolic Rate Test
Discover exactly how many calories your body burns at rest. This is where most people start their fitness journey.
Book Your RMR TestWhy Knowing Your Baseline Matters
Your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is the number of calories your body burns just to keep you alive — breathing, circulating blood, maintaining body temperature, and running your brain. This accounts for 60-75% of your total daily calorie burn.
Without knowing this number, you're guessing. Online calculators use generic formulas based on age, height, and weight — but your actual metabolism can differ by 300-500 calories per day from those estimates. That's the difference between losing weight, maintaining, or gaining.
The Problem with Guessing
- ✗Generic formulas don't account for your unique metabolism
- ✗Eating too little slows your metabolism further
- ✗Eating too much leads to unwanted weight gain
- ✗Athletes often under-fuel, hurting performance and recovery
What You Get with RMR Testing
- ✓Your exact calorie burn at rest — measured, not estimated
- ✓Personalized calorie targets for weight loss, maintenance, or gain
- ✓Macro recommendations based on your goals
- ✓Metabolic efficiency score — are you burning mostly fat or carbs at rest?
- ✓Results consultation to help you apply what you learn
Most People Start Here
For Some, It's Enough
If your goal is weight management, understanding your nutrition, or just knowing how your body works — the RMR test gives you exactly what you need. Many clients stop here and get excellent results.
Others Add VO₂ Max
Runners, cyclists, triathletes, and serious fitness enthusiasts often come back for VO₂ max testing. This tells you how to train smarter — your personalized heart rate zones, thresholds, and race pacing.
The Typical Journey
RMR Test
Know your baseline
Apply It
Optimize nutrition
VO₂ Max
If you want more
Step 3 is optional — many clients get everything they need from RMR testing alone.
Who Is RMR Testing For?
Weight Management
Finally know your actual calorie needs instead of following generic guidelines that don't work for you.
Athletes
Stop under-fueling your training. Know exactly how much you need to eat to support performance.
Nutrition Coaching Clients
Give your coach real data to work with instead of estimates. Better inputs = better results.
Post-Diet Recovery
Dieted for a long time? Find out if your metabolism has adapted and how to restore it.
Health Curious
Want to understand how your body works? RMR is a fascinating window into your metabolism.
New Year Goals
Starting a fitness journey? Start with data, not guesswork. Build your plan on facts.
What to Expect
20-30 Minutes
Quick and easy. Relax in a comfortable position while we measure your breathing.
Completely Relaxed
No exercise required. Just breathe normally while our metabolic cart does the work.
Immediate Results
Get your results the same day with a consultation to explain what they mean.
📋 Before Your Test
- • Fast for 4+ hours (water is okay)
- • No caffeine for 4+ hours
- • No exercise the morning of the test
- • Get a normal night's sleep
Ready to Know Your Baseline?
Book your $50 RMR test today and stop guessing about your nutrition.
311 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
(Behind Hindquarter restaurant, second entrance off Dakota St.)
Want to Go Further?
Add VO₂ Max Testing
If you're a runner, cyclist, or endurance athlete, VO₂ max testing reveals your personalized training zones, thresholds, and race pacing. Many clients start with RMR and add this later.
Learn about VO₂ Max Testing →$250
VO₂ Max Test
Or $300 for both