The Science of Metabolic Testing
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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…
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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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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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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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