
In this guide, we explore the diverse range of devices from industry-leading brands that VO2 Master is compatible with and how you can use them.

We’re proud to share that VO2 Master was featured in the latest issue of Men’s Health magazine in an article titled “Reverse Your Heart Age.” The feature highlights the growing importance of VO2 max testing as a key indicator of cardiovascular health and longevity. VO2 max—the amount of oxygen your body can consume during exercise—is

Traditional lab VO2max testing limits athletes outside cycling or treadmills. Portable analyzers like VO2 Master revolutionize testing with accurate, sport-specific data in real-world settings. This shift boosts training results, precision, and insights for coaches, researchers, and elite athletes seeking performance gains.

Elite athletes are constantly seeking the edge that gets them that 1%. Here’s how you, as a facility owner and coach can position your VO2 Master testing services to meet the high-performance demands of pro and elite athletes—and grow their reputation in the process.

Elite NHL teams are raising the bar with VO2 Master. Discover how portable metabolic testing helps players personalize training, track adaptation, and stay playoff-ready with real-world data—not guesswork.

Explore how the VO2 Master analyzer helped reveal torque-driven metrics in sprint cycling performance at the University of León.

Discover how the VO2 Master Facility Finder can enhance your gym or wellness clinic’s growth strategy by boosting visibility, trust, and client acquisition.

Thinking of growing your business with VO2 max and RMR testing? This in-depth FAQ covers everything you need to know about portable metabolic testing — from setup and pricing to ROI, safety, and ease of use with the VO2 Master Analyzer.

What if the key to endurance performance isn’t just power or pace—but how you breathe? Dr. Andrew Sellars joins FLO Cycling’s Faster podcast to explore how breathing cadence, ventilatory thresholds, and neuromuscular efficiency can redefine how you help your clients train, recover, and perform.

Uncover strategies to effectively market metabolic testing in your fitness or wellness facility to increase revenue and enhance client loyalty.

Struggling to acquire and convert new members? VO2 Master’s portable metabolic testing gives fitness facilities a powerful tool to attract leads, personalize training, and boost retention. Learn how cutting-edge metabolic analysis can differentiate your gym, increase personal training engagement, and create new revenue streams—all while keeping members motivated with measurable progress.

Learn how to conduct a VO2 max test using the VO2 Master portable metabolic analyzer—a wireless, lab-grade device that allows for accurate testing in real-world environments. This step-by-step article covers test setup, execution, and key insights for optimizing client performance.

Position your gym or wellness clinic as a leader in fitness innovation by successfully marketing VO2 Max and RMR testing. Learn five proven strategies to drive engagement, boost bookings, and maximize revenue.

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).

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.

Germany’s Paralympic Swim Team positioned for a group photo near the pool with participants wearing their medals

This study by the Colorado Center for Health and Sport Science examines how energy expenditure in golf practice compares to golf play.

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 and

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.

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,

In the rapidly progressing and fast-paced specialties of wellness, fitness, and sports performance, remote training and virtual coaching are becoming an integral component to the success of serious and committed clients. For facility owners and coaches who cannot always be physically present, VO2 Master Cloud–our live testing and cloud data reporting–allows you to maintain “in

In this article, discover five reasons why pro football teams are using portable metabolic analysis as a key element of their training and performance optimization strategies.

The Bruce protocol is a widely respected graded exercise test designed to assess cardiovascular performance on a treadmill. Created by cardiologist Robert Bruce in the 1960s, this test gradually increases both speed and incline, making it a versatile tool for fitness centers, wellness programs, and government organizations. The Bruce protocol offers a lower-impact alternative to

Contribution by Andrew Lambert, MKin. CSCS In recent years, VO2 Max testing has grown exponentially in the sphere of wellness, fitness, and elite sports. Influential physicians have touted the importance of raising and maintaining your VO2 Max for the purposes of improving fitness and increasing ‘healthspan.’ VO2 mMx testing has been directly linked with longevity

In this video tutorial, Philip Batterson, Ph.D., Integrative Physiologist and Endurance Coach, explains step-by-step how to sync your VO2 Master portable analyzer with your Garmin device. Garmin is one of the most trusted names in wearable technology, offering a wide range of devices that are favored by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers alike. These

Researchers from the Laboratory of Human Movement Biology at Jean Monnet University, France, conducted a study combining EMG and VO2 measurements to identify the ideal slope for downhill running.

In episode 5 of The Norwegian Method, Dr. Lipman talks with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden about their lives as professional triathletes.

Fitness coach Jack Hanrahan is on a mission to increase his longevity. With the ultimate goal of enjoying a high quality of life, today and in the future, Jack leverages equal parts strength and aerobic training, optimized by VO2max testing, to support his health and lifespan.
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In this documentary, Norwegian rock climber Magnus Midtbø spends 24 hours with Kristian Blummenfelt, taking part in his gruelling training and testing regimen.

In episode 5 of The Norwegian Method, Dr. Lipman talks with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden about their lives as professional triathletes.

In episode 4 of The Norwegian Method, Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden talk with host Dr. David Lipman about training camp, altitude, and enjoying the process.
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This study by Duke University tests the feasibility of a novel augmented 6-minute incremental step test using VO2 Master.

In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about ventilatory thresholds and how to incorporate them into your athletic training regimen.

In this episode of The Norwegian Method, Dr. Lipman speaks with Kristian Blummenfelt about testing, training, and Paris 2024.

In this second episode of The Norwegian Method, Kristian Blummenfelt shares his training regime with Dr. Lipman. Here are 7 essential takeaways.

In this first episode of TNW’s 2nd season, Dr. Lipman speaks with Olympic gold medalist, Kristian Blummenfelt on his journey to the Olympics. Here are 7 takeaways from the episode.

In this short video, learn how the world’s fastest triathletes used VO2 Master to boost their performance by nineteen percent.

We spoke with Dr. Andrew Sellars to learn more about Brocks Hoel’s triathlon journey, his progression, and how VO2 Master has supported his development.

We are excited to present an in-house study by DU KAN AUKA where they tested the VO2 Master Analyzer on a former elite athlete.

VO2 Master has completely transformed the way universities and colleges use metabolic data to optimize student athletes’ performance and conduct in situ research. Here’s how the VO2 Master can benefit your school.

Olympic-distance and Ironman triathletes are a breed apart, pushing their bodies to the limits as they conquer swimming, cycling, and running in one seamless event. In their relentless pursuit of peak performance, every aspect of training and monitoring becomes critical. The VO2 Master metabolic analyzer has become an indispensable tool for elite triathletes worldwide, helping

Respiratory analysis, which can be examined as part of any metabolic assessment, can be incredibly beneficial for coaches. However, it is an underutilized tool in many cases. To help shed light on the benefits of respiratory analysis in enhancing athletic performance, we interviewed Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, to learn about: Here’s what

This is the eighth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 7, click here to read our six takeaways and listen to the episode in full. Nutrition for triathletes is often referred to as “the fifth discipline” because it’s such a critical component of successful training and racing. In episode eight

In episode #294 of The Drive with Peter Attia, world-renowned endurance coach Olav Aleksander Bu joins the conversation to discuss how to achieve peak athlete performance.

This is the seventh episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 6, click here to read our six takeaways and listen to the episode in full. In the seventh episode of The Norwegian Method Podcast presented by Santara Tech, hosts Dr. David Lipman and coach Olav Aleksander Bu explore run injury

This is the sixth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 5, click here to read our 10 takeaways and listen to the episode in full. In the sixth episode of The Norwegian Method Podcast presented by Santara Tech, hosts Dr. David Lipman and coach Olav Aleksander Bu, explore how to

“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 how many calories or energy expenditure a person burns when engaged in a physical activity. A total of 60 participants, including competitive and recreational paddlers with and without a spinal cord

This is the fifth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 4, click here to read our 11 takeaways and listen to the episode in full. In the fifth episode of The Norwegian Method Podcast presented by Santara Tech, hosts Dr. David Lipman and coach Olav Aleksander Bu, discuss arguably the

This is the fourth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 3, click here to read our seven takeaways and listen to the episode in full. In the fourth episode of The Norwegian Method Podcast presented by Santara Tech, hosts Dr. David Lipman and coach Olav Aleksander Bu, dive into tips,

This is the third episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 2, click here to read our five takeaways and listen to the episode in full. In the third episode of The Norwegian Method Podcast presented by Santara Tech, hosts Dr. David Lipman and coach Olav Aleksander Bu, explore the quintessential

“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 takes cross-country efficiency, control, and comfort to new levels, so riders can soar up climbs, crush technical descents, and hammer to the podium with plenty of power left in the tank.

This is the second episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 1, click here to read our five takeaways and listen to the episode in full. In the second episode of The Norwegian Method Podcast presented by Santara Tech, hosts Dr. David Lipman and coach Olav Aleksander Bu explore the essential

Whether you’re an age group triathlete looking to qualify for the World Championships, one who already has, or an athlete of any experience level looking to level up your endurance training and race day performance, The Norwegian Method Podcast is for you. Presented by Santara Tech and hosted by Dr. David Lipman, Health and Human

Triathlete and aspiring Olympian Brock Hoel is hot on the heels of a spot on Team Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. As he trains to compete on the world stage, Brock is working with the Balance Point Racing team and Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, to optimize his athletic performance.