Abstract:
History of indirect calorimetry: Until recently clinical Energy Expenditure (EE) measurements consisted of Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) or Exercise Energetics (EXEE) obtained by Metabolic Carts (MC). The first MC available was the Beckman MMC Horizon System (1975-1984). Shortly thereafter, the deltatrac metabolic monitor was introduced in 1987 and remained the gold standard for RMR measurements until the early 2000’s, when the SensorMedics Vmax 2900 MC became available. The first United States based Whole Room Indirect Calorimeter (WRIC) was built in 1986. This WRIC offered a way to measure 24-hour sedentary EE, Respiratory Quotient (RQ), Glucose (GluOX) and Fat Oxidation (FatOx) in a comfortable environment. However, its complexity limited its use to research universities and institutions.
Disadvantages of MC’s: Metabolic carts required physical connection of the subject to instrumentation through a ventilated hood or face mask. Furthermore, recently available wearable calorimeters have an additional disadvantage of added weight carried on the subject’s back. Moreover, MC’s limits exercise VO2max testing to mainly running or cycling. Finally, claustrophobia and anxiety associated with the use of MC’s can cause inaccuracies in metabolic measurements.
Advantages of WRIC: Since metabolic measurements require that the subject reside in a small room the size of an average household bedroom, this eliminates all the disadvantages of MC’s mentioned above plus added accuracy in metabolic measurements.
Proposal: G.O.A.T Training Inc., in partnership with D & S Consulting Services Inc., plans to open the first scientifically based health club that would incorporate WRIC and body composition measurements as part of an individual’s training or wellness regimen. Initially, a 2,500 square-foot space is being sought in Manhattan for the new facility. We are seeking investors to provide capital funding to lease and build out the necessary space, create the WRIC and purchase the metabolic instrumentation and body composition equipment, along with support for the first two years of operations. The final measurement of success will be accomplishments of members’ individual goals in terms of physical fitness, athletic training and general overall wellness.
