{"id":34698,"date":"2025-11-11T16:30:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/athletes\/basal-metabolism-test\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:05:34","slug":"basal-metabolism-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/athletes\/basal-metabolism-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Basal Metabolism Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763019901115{background-image: url(https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-11-12-a-las-18.18.44-1-1.png?id=31870) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;rld-container&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Basal Metabolic Rate Test in Valencia<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Discover your actual energy expenditure and personalize your nutrition with scientific precision.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book your test&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Find7.typeform.com%2Fmediciones|title:Start|&#8221; el_class=&#8221;rld-button&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762351733136{margin-top: 100px !important;margin-right: 35px !important;margin-left: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>What is a Basal Metabolic Rate Test?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">A Basal Metabolic Rate Test measures your actual energy expenditure while your body is completely at rest. It allows us to determine how much energy your body needs to maintain its essential functions and use this information to create a nutrition plan tailored to you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"575\">To estimate your total daily energy expenditure, we take into account:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1503\">\n<li data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1404\">\n<p data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1404\">Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), or the minimum amount of energy your body uses at rest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1450\">\n<p data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1450\">Your daily activity expenditure (NEAT).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1503\">\n<p data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1503\">The energy you use during exercise or training.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;31850&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762351450486{margin-top: 100px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Who performs the test?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762351588192{margin-top: 35px !important;margin-right: 35px !important;margin-left: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;31806&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>CARLOS SOLER<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Sports Dietitian at INDYA<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">The test is performed using indirect calorimetry with a gas analyzer, which requires specialized equipment and professional expertise.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">Carlos Soler, sports dietitian at INDYA, performs the test following a strict standardized protocol to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">Carlos has been part of INDYA for more than 8 years, has led elite-level sports projects, and is responsible for INDYA\u2019s Performance and Supplementation Department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762971442253{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book your test&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Find7.typeform.com%2Fmediciones|title:Start|&#8221; el_class=&#8221;rld-button&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761779381157{margin-right: 35px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;margin-left: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How is the test performed?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">The Basal Metabolic Rate Test is performed using a high-precision gas analyzer while you remain completely at rest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">For approximately 50 minutes, the device uses indirect calorimetry to measure the amount of oxygen you inhale and carbon dioxide you exhale.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">These measurements allow us to objectively calculate your resting energy expenditure based on your own physiology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">The test is non-invasive, safe, and comfortable and is carried out under the supervision of our team.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;31841&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761779381157{margin-right: 35px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;margin-left: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;31839&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763041636432{border-radius: 35px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Why take a Basal Metabolic Rate Test?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">A Basal Metabolic Rate Test helps you understand what is actually happening in your body and make decisions based on your own data rather than generic formulas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">It can help you:<br \/>\nAdjust your calorie and macronutrient intake to support sports performance, fat loss, or muscle gain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">Identify metabolic adaptations and adjust your nutrition more precisely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; max-width: 700px;\">Better understand your individual energy needs.<br \/>\nThe test is particularly useful for athletes looking to improve their performance or body composition.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_id=&#8221;historia&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-title h2box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2997\">To measure your metabolism under stable and reproducible conditions and obtain accurate results, please follow these recommendations:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3068\">\u2192 Fast for 10\u201312 hours before the test. You may drink water.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3141\">\u2192 Avoid coffee, tobacco, and alcohol for 24 hours before the test.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3218\">\u2192 Avoid all physical exercise for 24 hours before the test.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3253\">\u2192 Get a good night\u2019s sleep the night before.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-title h2box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"derche\">Details<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;box&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccd Location: Calle San Vicente M\u00e1rtir, 128, Valencia, Spain <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd52 Appointments: Mondays at 8:30 AM or 9:30 AM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u231a Duration: 50 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb3 Price: \u20ac95<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761779337403{padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book your test&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Find7.typeform.com%2Fmediciones|title:Start|&#8221; el_class=&#8221;rld-button&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqs-section dark&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;rld-container&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>FAQS<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I take the Basal Metabolic Rate Test without being subscribed to INDYA?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes. You can book the Basal Metabolic Rate Test without having an active INDYA subscription. Simply complete the booking form and we will contact you to arrange a date and time for your test.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the difference between Basal Metabolic Rate and total daily energy expenditure?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the amount of energy your body uses at rest.<br \/>\nYour total daily energy expenditure also includes the energy used through everyday activity (NEAT) and physical exercise.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is the test invasive or uncomfortable?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]No. It is a non-invasive test. You simply breathe normally through a mouthpiece or mask while the equipment analyzes your respiratory gases.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How often should I repeat the test?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]We recommend repeating the test every 6\u201312 months, or whenever there are significant changes in your training habits or body composition.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763019901115{background-image: url(https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-11-12-a-las-18.18.44-1-1.png?id=31870) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;rld-container&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-title&#8221;] Basal Metabolic Rate Test in Valencia [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-title&#8221;] Discover your actual energy expenditure and personalize your nutrition with scientific precision. 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