Athletic Testing & Protocols
Articles about Athletic Testing & Protocols and why Triathletes are using VO2 Master.
How to Perform a VO2 Max Test with VO2 Master
March 10, 2025Learn 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...
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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 event. In their relentless...
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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, including what they’re used for, how to...
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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 up the ideal duration and intensities for a...
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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 tests—what they are, why they can be useful for...
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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 of...
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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 to walk through the analysis of a completed VO2max...
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