Who are we?
Mobile Metabolics is a traveling metabolic testing company.  We provide metabolic testing for fitness facilities, physical therapy clinics, athletic apparel stores, naturopath, and nutritionists. Specifically, we provide Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), and Aerobic Capacity (VO_2max) testing.  We started from a request for metabolic testing from a client in Idaho.  Since we are a Kirkland, WA based company we decided to take our show on the road to Couer d'Alene, ID.  We advertised with a local fitness facility and had an amazing response.  Since then, we have realized a demand for metabolic testing that is accurate, professional, and affordable, with technicians and personal trainers that are knowledgeable.  We also noticed a lack of interpretation of test results.  Many facilities provided testing but no programming.  Mobile Metabolics not only provides the testing, but we also provide a 3-day meal plan, and a 6-week cardiovascular program based on your individual test results.  View a full demonstration fitness program here.

How does it work?
VO₂  Fitness testing works on the theory of Indirect Calorimetry.  Indirect Calorimetry uses the premise that gas exchange of O₂ and CO₂ at the level of the blood and tissue, is the same as the gas exchange that occurs at the level of the lungs and blood.  Since this relationship has proven to be true, we can use the measurements of expired O₂ and CO₂ to measure our oxygen consumption at rest and during exercise.  The quantity of the gases being expired gives us the caloric burn rate and the ratio of CO₂  to O₂ (RQ or RER) gives us the percentage of calories coming from the metabolism of fats or carbohydrates (CHO).  Therefore, not only can we tell exactly how many calories are burned at rest in a typical day and whether they are coming from fats or CHO's, but we can also measure how many calories are being burned at each intensity of exercise (measured by HR) as well as where those calories are coming from.

How can it help me?
Fitness testing through the use of metabolic testing can literally help anyone looking to improve their health.  Since each person's test results vary and each person has different goals we can use the data to glean valuable information to customize exercise programs for any goal.  We see clients that are elite triathletes to those just looking to lose a few pounds.  We also help people with diabetes understand their metabolism and those with cardiovascular deconditioning to recondition with appropriate safe intensities.    

Example test results