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Resting Metabolic Rate Testing

Understand your energy use at rest.

A rested gas-analysis assessment estimates your resting energy expenditure from respiratory measurements. It provides a measured baseline to inform nutrition planning alongside activity, training and recovery.

YOUR APPOINTMENT

Clear results.
Practical next steps.

  1. Choose your assessment.
  2. Book and pay in the portal.
  3. Follow your confirmation instructions.
  4. Discuss what your results mean.

RMR is not your total daily requirement

Your daily energy needs also include everyday activity, exercise and the energy used in processing food. The resting result should not be treated as a universal calorie target or used alone to set an aggressive restriction.

What happens during the appointment

We allow time to settle and take resting measurements while you lie quietly. The 45-minute appointment includes setup and a discussion of the findings. Morning appointments are recommended in the portal.

Preparation matters

Eating, caffeine, exercise and other factors can affect resting measurements. Follow the fasting and preparation instructions provided for your booking. Exercise-test preparation is different, so do not apply generic testing instructions to RMR.

Use the result in context

We explain the resting-energy result and the limits of interpretation. If you are working with a dietitian or another qualified professional, it can provide useful context for a broader nutrition plan.

Choose your test

Current prices, appointment availability and payment are shown in the portal before booking.

Before you arrive

Read and follow the specific fasting instructions in your confirmation. Contact us before booking if fasting may be unsuitable for you. Do not stop or change prescribed medication without advice from the professional managing it.

Common questions

Does the result show how much I burn during training?

No. RMR is measured at rest. Exercise energy expenditure and total daily needs are separate questions.

Can repeat testing track change?

A repeat result is most useful when preparation and testing conditions are comparable and there is a clear reason to reassess.

Where to find us

Underground Fitness, The Outpost, Unit 6, Ashgrove Industrial Estate, Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin. Read your confirmation for arrival details. Testing is led by Endurance Lab and explained in plain language.

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