Watch: Coffee Chat Q&A with Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu
November 22, 2024In this exclusive unfiltered Q&A coffee chat, hear from Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu as they answer real questions from real...
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DU KAN AUKA Protocol: How to Test Swimmers with VO2 Master
November 13, 2024Written 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...
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VO2 Assessment: Comparison of Mobile Modified Technique with Standard CPET
November 6, 2024October 2024 Conference: The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, American Society of AnesthesiologistsAt: Philadelphia Authors: David B Macleod, Duke University, Jeroen Molinger, Duke University,...
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Study: The Reliability of the VO2 Master Pro Metabolic Analyzer and Comparison with the Cosmed Quark
October 31, 2024Department of Kinesiology, Sam Houston State University, 1905 University Ave, 77340 Huntsville, TX USA P.R. Davis, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Sam Houston State University, 925 City Central...
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Deliver World-Class Virtual Coaching with the VO2 Master and Cloud Account
October 10, 2024In 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...
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5 Reasons Why Pro Football (Soccer) Teams Use Portable Metabolic Testing
October 2, 2024In 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....
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Bruce Protocol Testing Simplified with VO2 Master
September 26, 2024The 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...
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Submaximal or VO2max Testing: What’s the Best Choice for Your Athlete or Client?
September 18, 2024Written 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...
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10 Steps to Attract New Clients with Portable Metabolic Testing
September 11, 2024Learn ten steps for how to open new revenue streams and grow your business by implementing portable metabolic testing into your fitness...
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Tutorial: How to Sync VO2 Master with Your Garmin Device
September 3, 2024In 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...
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Study: Ideal Slope in Downhill Running and the Benefits of Combining EMG and VO2
August 27, 2024Researchers 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....
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Comprehensive Compatibility: How VO2 Master Integrates with 8 Industry-Leading Devices
August 19, 2024In this guide, we explore the diverse range of devices from industry-leading brands that VO2 Master is compatible with and how you can use...
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden Talk About Life as Pro Triathletes
August 16, 2024In episode 5 of The Norwegian Method, Dr. Lipman talks with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden about their lives as professional triathletes....
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Watch: Rucking VO2max Testing with Fitness Coach Jack Hanrahan
August 9, 2024Fitness 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...
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Training with the World’s Fittest Person: 24 Hours with Kristian Blummenfelt [Video]
July 16, 2024In this documentary, Norwegian rock climber Magnus Midtbø spends 24 hours with Kristian Blummenfelt, taking part in his gruelling training and testing...
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden Talk About Life as Pro Triathletes
July 15, 2024In episode 5 of The Norwegian Method, Dr. Lipman talks with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden about their lives as professional triathletes....
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden on Camp, Altitude, and Enjoying Training
July 11, 2024In 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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Feasibility of a Novel Augmented 6-Minute Incremental Step Test: A Simplified Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessment Tool [Duke University]
July 9, 2024This study by Duke University tests the feasibility of a novel augmented 6-minute incremental step test using VO2 Master....
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Everything You Need to Know About Ventilatory Thresholds
July 5, 2024In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about ventilatory thresholds and how to incorporate them into your athletic training regimen....
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt Talks Testing, Training, and Paris 2024
July 3, 2024In this episode of The Norwegian Method, Dr. Lipman speaks with Kristian Blummenfelt about testing, training, and Paris 2024....
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt on Training Optimization, Mindset, and What’s Next
June 21, 2024In this second episode of The Norwegian Method, Kristian Blummenfelt shares his training regime with Dr. Lipman. Here are 7 essential...
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt on Success, Legacy, and Paris 2024
June 15, 2024In 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...
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Mini Documentary: How the World’s Fastest Triathletes Used VO2 Master to Boost Performance by 19%
June 11, 2024In this short video, learn how the world's fastest triathletes used VO2 Master to boost their performance by nineteen...
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How Triathlete Brock Hoel Has Used VO2 Master to Optimize His Performance
June 5, 2024We spoke with Dr. Andrew Sellars to learn more about Brocks Hoel's triathlon journey, his progression, and how VO2 Master has supported his...
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VO2 Master Validation Athlete Case Study by DU Kan Auka
May 31, 2024We are excited to present an in-house study by DU KAN AUKA where they tested the VO2 Master Analyzer on a former elite...
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Innovative Universities and Colleges Worldwide Using VO2 Master for Human Performance Metabolic Testing
May 17, 2024VO2 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...
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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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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 in many cases. To help shed...
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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 listen to the episode in...
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Peter Attia – The Drive #294 Peak Athletic Performance
March 28, 2024https://open.spotify.com/episode/77WmAYxQGGgi7En15e9C3y?si=6d68a99b662e4ee1 Summarized by Philip Batterson, PhD., Integrative Physiologist and Endurance Coach In episode #294 of The Drive...
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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 listen to the episode in...
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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 listen to the episode in...
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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 how many calories...
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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 listen to the episode in...
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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 listen to the episode in...
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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 listen to the episode in...
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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 takes...
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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 listen to the episode in...
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: Defining the Performance Model and the Fundamentals of the Norwegian Method
February 14, 2024https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sK0mye3FIAtRcYNk4jzr1?si=d6378804d9154a0d&nd=1&dlsi=f2df3d92168e43bb Whether you’re an age group triathlete looking to qualify for the World...
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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. As he trains to compete on the world stage, Brock is working with the...
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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 opens new doors, unlocks your potential,...
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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 tirelessly alongside coach Olav Aleksander Bu as...
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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 Kristian and Gustav attempt to return from long course triathlon to...
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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, and Olav allow cameras into the lab to...
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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 accolades between them, ranging from Ironman titles...
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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: sports injury rehabilitation is inevitable. At some point, they will get injured. Whether it’s a pulled muscle, a torn ligament, or a...
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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 how your breathing changes when doing dynamic exercise....
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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...
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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...
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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 large proportion of the population...
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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 fundamental aspects of CO2 production in the body...
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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 athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all kinds. But...
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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 about improving aerobic...
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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 patterns at rest, respiratory frequency, and...
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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 assessments of local athletes and has resulted in a product...
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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 and optimizing your breathing patterns in...
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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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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 spirometry is and why it's so important...
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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 activity. Using this information, you can use your five...
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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...
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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 required to fuel the...
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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 of...
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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 University of Colorado School of...
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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 generally works well by simply following the in-app guide...
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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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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 measured in a lab in very controlled...
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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 great opportunities, not only...
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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 to meet the minimum...
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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 fundamental errors in the protocols themselves. The...
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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, physical capacity of...
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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 implications associated with different testing...
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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 threshold). There are a variety of...
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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 series is for you. On the other hand, if you’re...
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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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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...
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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 series is for you. On the other hand, if you’re advanced...
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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...
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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 of the...
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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...
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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....
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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 under the task...
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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 compared to...
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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 a person can...
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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 maximal value can be maintained for...
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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 and metabolic...
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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. Hill and Colleagues 1923 Identification of...
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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 2400. The findings are...
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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 the ability of the...
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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...
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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. The VacuMed simulator has been...
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