From Olympic Gold in Tokyo to Ironman dominance across the globe, Kristian Blummenfelt has redefined what’s physiologically possible in endurance sport. His journey isn’t just about medals —...
HYROX is more than strength and endurance. It's about metabolic precision. Discover how VO2 Master testing helps athletes train smarter, recover faster, and compete...
VO2 Master isn't just changing how we measure performance—it's redefining how coaches connect with clients. By combining cutting-edge data with human connection and motivation, VO2 Master empowers...
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...
Help your athletes embrace VO2 max testing as a personalized performance tool—not just another evaluation. This guide shows coaches how to build trust, reframe the narrative, and turn testing into...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Written by Andrew Lambert, MKin. CSCS In recent years, VO2max testing has grown exponentially in the sphere of wellness, fitness, and elite sports. Influential physicians have touted the...
In this documentary, Norwegian rock climber Magnus Midtbø spends 24 hours with Kristian Blummenfelt, taking part in his gruelling training and testing...
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....
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sK0mye3FIAtRcYNk4jzr1?si=d6378804d9154a0d&nd=1&dlsi=f2df3d92168e43bb Whether you’re an age group triathlete looking to qualify for the World...
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...
For athletes of all levels and backgrounds, performance improvement is a core goal. Metabolic analysis can be the key to uncovering physiological data that opens new doors, unlocks your potential,...
If you missed Episode 2, click here to watch it. Follow the journeys of Norwegian triathletes Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden as they work tirelessly alongside coach Olav Aleksander Bu as...
If you missed Episode 1, click here to watch it. In episode 2, the team opens the doors to their pre-season training camps as Kristian and Gustav attempt to return from long course triathlon to...
If you missed the introduction to this series, click here to read the backstory. In the first installment of the Norwegian Method, Kristian, Gustav, and Olav allow cameras into the lab to...
There are few names more renowned in the triathlon world than Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu. With a long resume of accolades between them, ranging from Ironman titles...
Whether the goal is to complete a race, secure a personal best, or simply level-up fitness or physique, improvement is a consistent priority for athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all kinds. But...
In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale talks with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about improving and optimizing your breathing patterns in...
VO2 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...
Introduction. One of the most significantly limiting aspects of measuring maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) testing is that, until very recently, it had to be measured in a lab in very controlled...
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 to great opportunities, not only...
Many physiologic testing protocols in use today are based on poor science, and do not make use of the available evidence, which has proven fundamental errors in the protocols themselves. The...
Introduction After determining VO2max, the next step is to create a training plan to improve VO2max and other aspects of fitness, (i.e. efficiency and threshold). There are a variety of...
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 maximal value can be maintained for...
Elite 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 the ability of the...
From Olympic Gold in Tokyo to Ironman dominance across the globe, Kristian Blummenfelt has redefined what’s physiologically possible in endurance sport. His journey isn’t just about medals —...
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...
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...
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...
In 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, including what they’re used for, how to...
In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale chats with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about setting up the ideal duration and intensities for a...
In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale chats with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about step tests—what they are, why they can be useful for...
Introduction. 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 of...
In the last blog posts the physiology and proper testing protocols for maximal oxygen consumption have been discussed. The purpose of this post is to walk through the analysis of a completed VO2max...
There is one universal truth for athletes at every level: sports injury rehabilitation is inevitable. At some point, they will get injured. Whether it’s a pulled muscle, a torn ligament, or a...
