How Does Metabolic Testing Shape My Weight Loss Plan? 

Weight loss doesn’t happen in the same way for everyone. For the best results, you should participate in a continuous care weight management plan that considers your health and needs. One of the best ways for us to better understand your needs is through metabolic testing. 

Metabolic testing teaches you important details about your health. These insights inform us while making recommendations for your health care. 

At neXendo Wellness in Long Island City and Murray Hill, New York, experienced physician Anastasios Manessis, MD, and our qualified team use metabolic testing as a pivotal tool for planning weight loss. 

Transformative health improvements start with a detailed consultation at neXendo Wellness, which you can book at either of our New York City offices. 

In this article, you’ll discover the importance of metabolic testing and what to expect during your initial visit for weight loss. 

What metabolic testing tells you

Metabolic testing evaluates how your body breaks down calories. This is called metabolism, and it’s how you gain energy. That’s why simply not eating isn’t an effective or sustainable way to lose weight. 

Metabolic testing at neXendo Wellness offers insight into two crucial metabolic parameters:

Resting metabolic rate (RMR)

Your resting metabolic rate describes how many calories your body burns at rest. That’s right, you don’t need to move to burn calories. Your body continuously burns calories at rest because of its automatic processes, such as breathing, circulation, and digestion. These processes account for around 60-70% of your total burned calories in a day. 

Many factors can influence your RMR, including your height, weight, gender, and overall activity level. 

Dr. Manessis considers your RMR, along with other measurements and personal details, to estimate your daily caloric needs and develop your weight loss recommendations. 

Maximum volume of oxygen (VO2 Max)

A VO2 Max test analyzes the difference between how much oxygen you inhale and how much carbon dioxide (CO2) you exhale while you exercise. During the test, you walk, jog, or cycle while breathing into an oxygen mask. The mask is connected to a meter to record the measurements. 

When you inhale, your lungs absorb the oxygen and convert it into adenosine triphosphate (ATP) — a form of energy. ATP keeps your cells functioning and helps release CO2 when you exhale. 

With a higher VO2 max, your body can consume more oxygen and produce more energy, empowering you to engage in more aerobic fitness activities (e.g., running, walking, cycling). Even if you’re not an athlete, a higher VO2 max indicates better physical fitness and overall health. Some research suggests a high VO2 max is linked to better brain health, too. 

Dr. Manessis uses your VO2 max to estimate the calories you burn when exercising and applies this information to your weight loss plan. 

Informed weight loss with continuous care

neXendo Wellness specializes in evidence-based weight management care. Using metabolic testing alongside information from a detailed physical exam, we prepare a personalized weight loss program that includes clinical nutrition and medical fitness recommendations.

To schedule your weight loss consultation with insightful metabolic testing, call neXendo Wellness or book online today.