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(Re)assessment of the COSMED Quark CPET and VO2Master Pro Systems for Measuring Pulmonary Gas Exchange and Ventilation
In this study, Johan Thiessen and the research team assessed “the validity, reliability, and transferability of gas exchange and ventilatory variables from two commonly used metabolic measurement systems (COSMED Quark and VO2Master Pro).
5 Takeaways: Duke University’s Wireless Sensor Technology Webinar
Research Program Director and Lead Clinical Medical Exercise Physiologist, explored the latest advancements in wireless sensor technology and its impact on conducting cardiopulmonary exercise tests.
How Germany’s Paralympic Swim Team Optimizes Athlete Training with VO2 Master
Germany’s Paralympic Swim Team positioned for a group photo near the pool with participants wearing their medals
What’s the Energy Expenditure of Golf Range Practice?
This study by the Colorado Center for Health and Sport Science examines how energy expenditure in golf practice compares to golf play.
Why Portable Metabolic Analyzers Are Replacing Traditional Lab Carts
The scope and use of metabolic analysis have significantly expanded over the past ten years, moving from traditional lab carts to portable metabolic analyzers. Historically, metabolic testing involved stationary metabolic carts—large, complex, and expensive systems usually set up in a hospital or lab for at-risk patients. These carts have been fundamental for assessing VO₂max andContinue reading “Why Portable Metabolic Analyzers Are Replacing Traditional Lab Carts”
Watch: Coffee Chat Q&A with Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu
In this exclusive unfiltered Q&A coffee chat, hear from Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu as they answer real questions from real people.
DU KAN AUKA Protocol: How to Test Swimmers with VO2 Master
Written by Alexander Broberg Skeltved, DU KAN AUKA Many have asked how to test swimmers in the pool with the VO2 Master. We now have the pleasure of presenting a detailed description of our approach. The portability of the VO2 Master makes it uniquely suitable for measuring oxygen consumption in the field. However, in swimming,Continue reading “DU KAN AUKA Protocol: How to Test Swimmers with VO2 Master”
VO2 Assessment: Comparison of Mobile Modified Technique with Standard CPET
October 2024 Conference: The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, American Society of AnesthesiologistsAt: Philadelphia Authors: David B Macleod, Duke University, Jeroen Molinger, Duke University, Marat Fudim, Duke University, Md. Mobashir Hasan, Arizona State University “A key component in the pre-operative assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is the measurement of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2). The ‘gold standard’ ofContinue reading “VO2 Assessment: Comparison of Mobile Modified Technique with Standard CPET”
Study: The Reliability of the VO2 Master Pro Metabolic Analyzer and Comparison with the Cosmed Quark
Department of Kinesiology, Sam Houston State University, 1905 University Ave, 77340 Huntsville, TX USA P.R. Davis, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Sam Houston State University, 925 City Central Ave, 77304 Conroe, TX, USA “Objectives: To test the reliability of the VO2 Master Pro and to compare it to the Cosmed Quark. Equipment and methods: Eight recreationalContinue reading “Study: The Reliability of the VO2 Master Pro Metabolic Analyzer and Comparison with the Cosmed Quark”