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METS, VO2, VCO2, VE, RER, FeCO2 – If you’ve done metabolic testing or read outputs from exercise machines, you’ve probably seen a few of these terms, but what does all this mean?! I started out thinking all I’d need to do is read up on a few terms – easy schmeezy. Turns out if you [...]
In my last post, I mentioned needing to do research on heart rate monitors so I can start a cardiovascular program to increase my endurance. Today, I’ve got a nice treat for you all. Rusty Squire, President of the Heart Rate Watch Company and an expert on heart rate monitors, graciously agreed to share his [...]
On National Dance Day 7/31/2010 I woke up at 6AM for metabolism testing with Mobile Metabolics at Eastside Sports Rehab. What is Metabolic Testing? Results from a metabolic test tells you how many calories you burn at rest (or as I call it the potato couch calories!), your fitness level, your muscle fiber type, amount [...]
Today I want to share a more detailed example of my measurement and tracking data for May. I am hoping to capture my data every month and post the results here in the Measurement page under Stats. For the measurements, the equipment I use are: Measuring Tape to measure waist, arm, and height of my developpés. The [...]
