Performance testing, Cheshire: Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
At The Injury & Performance Clinic, based at The Farm Club in Pickmere, Cheshire, we specialise in advanced sports performance testing and health optimisation services. One of our core services is Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) testing, a highly accurate way to understand how your body burns energy at rest.
Our location is central and easy to reach: just 5–10 minutes from Knutsford and Northwich, 25 minutes from Warrington, 40 minutes from Manchester, and 45 minutes from Liverpool. This makes us one of the most accessible providers of RMR testing in Cheshire and the North West.
What Is RMR Testing?
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Your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is the number of calories your body burns at rest to maintain essential functions such as breathing, circulation, brain activity, and organ function. RMR often accounts for 60–75% of daily energy expenditure, making it the single most important factor in how you fuel your body.
Using VO₂ Master technology, we measure your oxygen consumption (VO₂) and carbon dioxide output (VCO₂) to calculate your RMR precisely. This method — known as indirect calorimetry — is far more accurate than predictive equations or wearable devices
Why RMR Testing Matters
🔹 For Sports Performance Testing
Athletes need to fuel accurately to perform and recover. RMR testing ensures training loads are matched with calorie intake, reducing the risk of under-fuelling, fatigue, and injury. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, HYROX athlete, or football player, RMR testing is the foundation of an effective performance plan.
🔹 For General Health & Wellness
Knowing your RMR helps you understand your body’s baseline needs. This prevents the common cycle of overeating (leading to weight gain) or undereating (leading to fatigue and poor recovery).
🔹 For Weight Loss & Body Composition
Crash diets and guesswork often fail because they don’t align with your true metabolic rate. RMR testing shows exactly how many calories your body burns, allowing for sustainable fat loss while maintaining lean muscle mass.
🔹 For Longevity & Healthy Ageing
As we age, RMR tends to decline, often due to muscle loss. Measuring RMR helps identify changes early and guides strategies to maintain lean tissue, metabolic health, and vitality. Paired with heart rate and HRV monitoring, it also provides insights into long-term health and resilience.
Who Benefits from RMR Testing in Cheshire?
Athletes – from 5K runners to HYROX competitors to cyclists, fuelling with precision is the difference between PBs and plateaus.
Team-sport players – football, rugby, and hockey athletes can balance high-volume training weeks with accurate recovery strategies.
General fitness clients – understand your true calorie needs for better energy and wellbeing.
Those focused on weight management – build a sustainable plan for weight loss or muscle gain.
Health & longevity seekers – optimise your metabolism and recovery markers to support long-term health.
Why Choose The Injury & Performance Clinic?
World-class technology: VO₂ Master metabolic testing and VALD ForceDecks performance analysis.
Expertise in sports performance testing: Trusted by both amateur and elite athletes.
Convenient Cheshire location: Easily accessible from Knutsford, Northwich, Warrington, Manchester, and Liverpool.
Integrated approach: We combine RMR testing with VO₂ max, biomechanical profiling, physiotherapy, and performance coaching to give you a complete picture of health and performance.
Book Your RMR Test in Cheshire
If you’re looking for sports performance testing, RMR testing for weight loss, or metabolic assessments for general health and longevity, The Injury & Performance Clinic offers the most advanced and accessible option in Cheshire.
📍 Based at The Farm Club, Pickmere, we are ideally located for clients travelling from Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington, Knutsford, and Northwich.
Book today to get your personalised Resting Metabolic Rate report and start training, fuelling, and living with precision.
