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Part 1: An Introduction to Metabolic Testing

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In the first article of our Introductory Series, we examine VO2 max and ventilatory thresholds and discuss how this information can provide important insight into one's cardiorespiratory fitness. Read more
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Part 2: How the Body Uses Oxygen

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This is the second article of our Introductory Series. If you’re new to metabolic analysis or need a refresher on the subject, then this… Read more
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Part 3: How to Train Based on Metabolic Test Values

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This is the third article of our Introductory Series. If you’re new to metabolic analysis or need a refresher on the subject, then this… Read more

Part 4: Measuring Maximal Oxygen Consumption

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In this fourth installment of our Introductory Series, we examine how to accurately measure maximal oxygen consumption, as well as discuss some of the… Read more
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Part 5: VO2max – A Determinant of Team Sport Performance

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In this fifth article of our Introductory Series, we identify and discuss factors that affect athletic performance in team sports. Athletic Capacities Without question,… Read more
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Helping Athletes Achieve Their Ambitions

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Train.Red—a world leader in scientific, wearable (f)NIRS equipment—is excited to announce that it will be collaborating with VO2 Master. Joining forces will lead… Read more

Maximal Oxygen Consumption for Health and Performance

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Maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂max) and its relationship to whole-body health and performance. The Basics Maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂max) is the maximal rate of oxygen… Read more
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A Primer on Exercise Efficiency and Economy

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Elite level endurance performance requires an athlete to have a large (>70 ml/kg/min) aerobic engine (VO2max) of which a high percentage (75-90%) of that… Read more
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Debunking the Lactate Threshold Myth

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Many physiologic testing protocols in use today are based on poor science, and do not make use of the available evidence, which has proven… Read more

The Historical Context of Measuring Oxygen Consumption

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There is an existence of a finite rate of oxygen consumption that exists during intense exercise, of which no further effort will increase. A.V. Read more
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