Alex measures his body composition inside the COSMED BOD POD and performs many Cardiopulmonary Exercise Tests with the Quark CPET metabolic cart, mixing chamber and treadmill. "Running for my Truth: Alex Schwazer" offers a deeper look into an Olympic athlete’s fall and his rise thanks to Sandro Donati, a coach who is very active in the fight against doping. ⠀ Learn more about the COSMED...

In this video Mariella Sawyer, professional triathlete, coach and registered dietitian in Cape Town (South Africa) tells us about the VO2max test performed at Science 2 Sport Lab. VO2max represents the maximum volume of oxygen consumed per minute per kilogram of weight and defines the personal cardiorespiratory and aerobic level. The VO2max indicates the body's ability to bring oxygen to...

Dr Fabrizio Verzini, Head of Sports Medicine at Genea Biomed (Chivasso - IT), and Dr Claudia Tarozzo, Sports Doctor, show what is a CPET test and how it is performed. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a specialized and noninvasive type of exercise test that measures the exercise ability and offers a unique opportunity to study cardiopulmonary and metabolic changes simultaneously. ...

Julian Nagelsmann’s team began their preparations for the second half of the 2022/23 season with the obligatory performance tests: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Tests, a section of the squad, reaction speed and jumping strength.   CardioPulmonary Exercise Tests were performed using the COSMED Quark CPET and treadmill. These devices help to evaluate the physiological responses and can assist...