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Metabolic Testing

Metabolic Testing is for anyone who wants to manage weight, obtain fitness insight or enhance athletic performance. The two-part assessment, administered by a trained metabolic specialist, includes a resting and exercise evaluation. Your specialist will provide a clear and simple explanation of what your body does with it's fuel, how your system responds to exercise, what type of fuel your body uses most often, how many calories you use at rest and at different levels of exercise intensity. Based on your test, a cardiovascular program will be created that will teach your body to burn fat efficiently.

Metabolic Testing Info Session
Join us for a FREE session to learn more about Metabolic Testing!
Tuesday, October 2
8:30 AM-9:30 AM


All assessments and assessment packages require the one-time purchase of a mask and kit which is included in the prices below. Returning clients may purchase additional packages at a lower rate if they retain their original mask.

 Getting Started: Metabolic Assessment Package
Member - $196 Program Participant - $249
(Price includes one-time purchase of mask)
  • 1 Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment
  • 1 Active Metabolic Rate Assessment
  • 8-week Cardiovascular Training Program 

Re-Test Fees (must have mask)
Member - $75 Program Participant - $99

  • 1 Active or Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment (re-test only)


Active Metabolic Rate Assessment: This test will determine the number of calories that an individual will burn at various heart rates, the number of calories that come from fat and the number that come from carbohydrates. (Test includes: exercise metabolic test, target heart rate zones) This test helps you plan your 8-week cardiovascular training program. This test can be done any time of the day.

Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment: This test will determine the number of calories an individual will burn on a daily basis without factoring lifestyle. (Test includes: 15-20 minute measure in a resting state, resulting in exact measurement of daily caloric expenditure) This test requires a 12-hour, water-only fast prior to the assessment, therefore, this test can only be done in the early morning.

To make your appointment, visit or contact:
Gregory Counts
Fitness & Wellness Director

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.