6 Reasons Why Triathletes Worldwide Are Using VO2 Master
April 17, 2024Olympic-distance and Ironman triathletes are a breed apart, pushing their bodies to the limits as they conquer swimming, cycling, and running in one seamless […]
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Case Study: Run Optimization for an Ironman World Championship Athlete
April 11, 2024Respiratory analysis, which can be examined as part of any metabolic assessment, can be incredibly beneficial for coaches. However, it is an underutilized tool […]
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: 5 Insights About Nutrition for Triathletes
April 3, 2024This is the eighth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 7, click here to read our six takeaways and […]
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Peter Attia – The Drive #294 Peak Athletic Performance
March 28, 2024Summarized by Philip Batterson, PhD., Integrative Physiologist and Endurance Coach In episode #294 of The Drive with Peter Attia, world-renowned endurance coach Olav Aleksander […]
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: 6 Essential Tips for Triathlon Run Training
March 27, 2024This is the seventh episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 6, click here to read our six takeaways and […]
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: How to Optimize Your Triathlon Bike Training
March 20, 2024This is the sixth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 5, click here to read our 10 takeaways and […]
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VNR: UH study first to measure outrigger canoe paddling intensity
March 14, 2024“University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa public health researchers are collecting data from outrigger canoe paddlers to determine the activity’s metabolic equivalents (METs), which show […]
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: Simplifying the Swim Training Process
March 13, 2024This is the fifth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 4, click here to read our 11 takeaways and […]
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: 11 Insights to Optimize Your Triathlon Training
March 6, 2024This is the fourth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 3, click here to read our seven takeaways and […]
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: Answering 7 Essential Questions About Racing
February 28, 2024This is the third episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 2, click here to read our five takeaways and […]
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The groundbreaking science behind Supercaliber
February 27, 2024“Cutting-edge testing reveals how Supercaliber Gen 2 is Trek’s fastest and most capable cross-country mountain bike ever With revamped Isostrut suspension, Supercaliber Gen 2 […]
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: 6 Key Elements of Planning Your Triathlon Training Season
February 21, 2024This is the second episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 1, click here to read our five takeaways and […]
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: Defining the Performance Model and the Fundamentals of the Norwegian Method
February 14, 2024Whether you’re an age group triathlete looking to qualify for the World Championships, one who already has, or an athlete of any experience level […]
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Chasing Gold: Triathlete Brock Hoel’s Journey to Secure a Spot on Team Canada
February 13, 2024Triathlete and aspiring Olympian Brock Hoel is hot on the heels of a spot on Team Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. […]
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How a Coach Can Help You Harness the Power of Metabolic Analysis [Expert Insights from Performance Coach Sean Seale]
February 12, 2024For athletes of all levels and backgrounds, performance improvement is a core goal. Metabolic analysis can be the key to uncovering physiological data that […]
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The Norwegian Method – Episode 3: A Year On Since Kristian and Gustav’s Pivot to Short Course
February 4, 2024If you missed Episode 2, click here to watch it. Follow the journeys of Norwegian triathletes Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden as they work […]
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The Norwegian Method – Episode 2: Kristian Blummenfelt & Gustav Iden’s 2023 Pre-Season Training
February 4, 2024If you missed Episode 1, click here to watch it. In episode 2, the team opens the doors to their pre-season training camps as […]
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The Norwegian Method – Episode 1: Kristian Blummenfelt & Gustav Iden’s Winter Lab Testing
February 4, 2024If you missed the introduction to this series, click here to read the backstory. In the first installment of the Norwegian Method, Kristian, Gustav, […]
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The Norwegian Method: The Road to Paris 2024 with Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu
February 4, 2024There are few names more renowned in the triathlon world than Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu. With a long resume of […]
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Mindset Shift: Using Sports Injury Rehabilitation to Become a Better Athlete
January 22, 2024There is one universal truth for athletes at every level: at some point, they will get injured. Whether it’s a pulled muscle, a torn […]
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How Your Breathing Changes When Doing Dynamic Exercise
January 15, 2024In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale and Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, explore breathing patterns […]
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Effect of respiratory muscle endurance training on performance and respiratory function in professional cyclists during the off-season
January 15, 2024The study aimed to analyze the effect of respiratory muscle endurance training (RMT) on performance and respiratory function in professional road cyclists during the off-season period.
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Accuracy of Tracking Devices’ Ability to Assess Exercise Energy Expenditure in Professional Female Soccer Players: Implications for Quantifying Energy Availability
January 15, 2024The purpose of the study was to assess the accuracy of commonly used GPS/accelerometer-based tracking devices in the estimation of exercise energy expenditure (EEE) during high-intensity intermittent exercise.
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Backpack load carriage and uphill walking – what matters for hikers?
January 15, 2024Hiking is becoming a very popular activity with more than 27 million participants recorded in France by the Fédération Française de Randonnée. Despite this […]
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CO2 and the Basics of Breathing
January 10, 2024In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale and Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, delve into the […]
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How VO2 Master Helps Coaches and Trainers Identify and Overcome Limiters
December 19, 2023Whether the goal is to complete a race, secure a personal best, or simply level-up fitness or physique, improvement is a consistent priority for […]
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How to Improve Aerobic Fitness: Start by Forgetting About Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
November 30, 2023Today, the concept of aerobic fitness is at the forefront of mainstream conversations about exercise and athletic training. When you conduct a Google search […]
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Normal (and Abnormal) Breathing Patterns at Rest
November 2, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale chats with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about breathing […]
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10 Years of VO2 Master: Co-Founders Peter O’Brien and Andrew Sellars Reflect on a Decade of Innovation
October 26, 2023This year marks the 10th anniversary of VO2 Master. The last decade has been an incredible journey. It started with an idea to improve […]
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Easy Ways to Improve Your Breathing in Cycling, Running, Rowing & Swimming
October 18, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale talks with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about improving […]
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Get the Most Out of Your Long-Step Test (Physiological Profiling)
October 6, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale and Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, discuss long-step tests, […]
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The Ideal Duration and Intensity for a Short-Step Test
September 13, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale chats with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about setting […]
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How to Choose the Right Step Test for Your Athletes and Clients
September 11, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale chats with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about step […]
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Why is Spirometry Important for Metabolic Testing?
September 3, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale interviews Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about what exactly […]
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Training Zones: How Deeper Data Helps You Reach Your Fitness Goals Faster
September 3, 2023From Garmins to Apple Watches and beyond, if you own a fitness tracker, you already know that it measures your heart rate during physical […]
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Listen: The Secret to Improving Your Conditioning with VO2 Master Co-Founders Peter O’Brien and Dr. Andrew Sellars [The MetPro Method with Coach Crystal]
July 20, 2023VO2 Master Co-Founders Peter O'Brien and Dr. Andrew Sellars joined Coach Crystal on The MetPro Method Podcast to discuss how you can break through athletic plateaus by learning about your current physiology. Here are 5 key takeaways from their conversation.
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Ventilatory Thresholds
May 5, 2023Significance of Ventilatory Thresholds During physical exertion, as the physical intensity increases, the production of CO2 ramps significantly as a result of the metabolism […]
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Physiological and Mechanical Responses to a Graded Exercise Test in Traditional Rowing
February 18, 2023Authors: Alfonso Penichet-Tomas , Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo , Basilio Pueo and Javier Olaya-Cuartero Research Group in Health, Physical Activity, and Sports Technology (Health-Tech), Faculty […]
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Energy expenditure compared to mental focus & score in three modes of golf transport/play
December 23, 2022Authors: Neil Ernest Wolkodoff 1, Gerald Martin Haase 2 and Ben Nathaniel Pennymon 3 1 Colorado Center for Health & Sport Science, Denver, Colorado.2 […]
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Best Practices for Your VO2 Master Analyzer
December 14, 2022Here are some best practices to get the highest quality data possible from your VO2 Master Analyzer. The VO2 Master Analyzer is robust and […]
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One Test to determine Efficiency, Thresholds, and VO2max
August 8, 2022Introduction. The three major predictors of endurance performance are maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), fatigue thresholds (e.g., ventilatory and/or critical power), and efficiency or economy […]
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The Importance of Sport Specific Maximal Oxygen Testing
August 8, 2022Introduction. One of the most significantly limiting aspects of measuring maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) testing is that, until very recently, it had to be […]
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Helping Athletes Achieve Their Ambitions
February 18, 2022Train.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 to […]
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Physiological Demands of Basic Fire Management Tasks in Members of the Canadian Armed Forces: A Pilot Study
October 15, 2021Authors: Étienne Chassé, MSc; Daniel Théoret, MSc; Martin P. Poirier, PhD; François Lalonde, PhD Introduction Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are required […]
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Debunking the Lactate Threshold Myth
May 13, 2021Many physiologic testing protocols in use today are based on poor science, and do not make use of the available evidence, which has proven […]
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Part 5: VO2max – A Determinant of Team Sport Performance
March 15, 2021In this fifth article of our Introductory Series, we identify and discuss factors that affect athletic performance in team sports. Athletic Capacities Without question, […]
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Part 4: Measuring Maximal Oxygen Consumption
February 15, 2021In this fourth installment of our Introductory Series, we examine how to accurately measure maximal oxygen consumption, as well as discuss some of the […]
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What is the best way to train VO2max?
January 29, 2021Introduction After determining VO2max, the next step is to create a training plan to improve VO2max and other aspects of fitness, (i.e. efficiency and […]
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Part 3: How to Train Based on Metabolic Test Values
January 23, 2021This is the third article of our Introductory Series. If you’re new to metabolic analysis or need a refresher on the subject, then this […]
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Case Study – Interpretation of VO2max Test
December 29, 2020In the last blog posts the physiology and proper testing protocols for maximal oxygen consumption have been discussed. The purpose of this post is […]
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How to Measure Exercise Efficiency
December 18, 2020In this article, the first in our Advanced Series, we will be examining one method of accurately measuring exercise efficiency and economy.
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Part 2: How the Body Uses Oxygen
December 1, 2020This is the second article of our Introductory Series. If you’re new to metabolic analysis or need a refresher on the subject, then this […]
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How to Measure Maximal Oxygen Consumption
November 29, 2020Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) describes the bodies’ ability to uptake and utilization oxygen during intense/maximal full-body exercise. Measuring VO2max is critical to understanding one’s […]
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Part 1: An Introduction to Metabolic Testing
November 17, 2020In 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.
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Validity and Reliability of the VO2 Master Pro for Oxygen Consumption and Ventilation Assessment
September 14, 2020Authors: Montoye, Alexander HK; Vondrasek, Joseph D.; and Hancock, James B. II Conclusion In conclusion, our study found acceptable convergent validity and test-retest reliability […]
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VO2max: A Brief History
August 29, 2020In the early 1920’s researchers identified that there was a limited amount of oxygen that the body could uptake and consume. Coined VO2max, this measurement is now a mainstay in the evaluation of cardiorespiratory fitness for both health and performance.
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Physiology of Maximal Oxygen Consumption
July 29, 2020Maximal oxygen capacity (VO2max) describes the bodies’ ability to maximally uptake oxygen from the atmosphere, and utilize it in the skeletal muscle mitochondria during intense full-body exercise. VO2max is considered the gold-standard for measuring cardiopulmonary function.
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Oxygen consumption in industrial tasks assisted by an upper limb exoskeleton
July 3, 2020Authors: David Martínez Pascual Tutor/s: Nicolás M. García Aracil Summary “In view of the results obtained, oxygen consumption would indicate a decrease in fatigue […]
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Selective respiratory parameters and training of female tennis players
June 22, 2020Authors: Pacholek, Jakub Advisor: Kočíb, Tomáš Summary “The respiratory parameters of our twin players were average compared to the general population and below average […]
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Maximal Oxygen Consumption for Health and Performance
May 26, 2020Maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂max) and its relationship to whole-body health and performance. The Basics Maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂max) is the maximal rate of oxygen […]
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A Primer on Exercise Efficiency and Economy
January 27, 2020Elite 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 […]
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Reproducibility of oxygen consumption measurements with the vo2 master portable device
January 1, 2020Authors: Kotnik, Polona Mentor: Fonda, Borut Commentator: Suhadolnik, Aleš Conclusion “…we can conclude that the use of the device VO2 Master in the specific environment with […]
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Speculating on Physiology in the Lab vs on the Road
December 26, 2019Author: Jem Arnold Introduction “We’re seeing trends in systemic VO2, blood lactate, and local muscle oxygen that align with the literature on muscle recruitment […]
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The Historical Context of Measuring Oxygen Consumption
December 13, 2019There is an existence of a finite rate of oxygen consumption that exists during intense exercise, of which no further effort will increase. A.V. […]
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VO2 Master versus Parvo TrueOne
November 27, 2019Author: Jem Arnold Conclusion “…comparing the VO2 Master against one of the standard metabolic carts we have at our lab, the Parvo Medics TrueOne […]
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The Three Major Physiological Factors that Predict Elite Endurance Performance
November 27, 2019Elite level endurance performance is thought to be dictated by a combination of an athlete’s VO2max, metabolic threshold, and efficiency/economy. This combination results in […]
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Objective and Subjective Effects of a Passive Exoskeleton on Overhead Work
October 3, 2019Authors: Pauline Maurice, Jernej Camernik, Dasa Gorjan, Benjamin Schirrmeister,Jonas Bornmann, Luca Tagliapietra, Claudia Latella, Daniele Pucci, LarsFritzsche, Serena Ivaldi, et al. Summary “This paper […]
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Validity and Reliability of the VO2 Master
August 6, 2019Author: James Webber Introduction This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the VO2 Master when compared to a VacuMed metabolic simulator. […]
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