
Tracking Muscle Oxygen in the Water: New way to enhance swimming performance
A recent study shows that wearable NIRS technology can be used during swimming to assess muscle function in real-time.Understanding Muscle Function in real training environmentsTraining for perform...

Why Real-Time Lacate Monitoring Isn’t There Yet and the Role of Muscle Oxygen
Introduction: Lactate's Role in Training For decades, lactate has been used for understanding exercise intensity and training adaptations. Lactate was long misunderstood as a "waste product" of ana...

Muscle oxygen (SmO2) and lactate: Are they competitors or complementary metrics?
INTRODUCTION In endurance sports and training, identifying physiological thresholds is crucial for optimizing performance and monitoring fitness. Traditionally, lactate thresholds have been used as...

HEART RATE VS. MUSCLE OXYGEN: HOW DO THEY COMPARE?
Introduction In our last blog, we explored how heart rate and muscle oxygen saturation can be measured using various technologies. But now comes the interesting part—understanding how the data fr...

From Pulse Checks to Muscle Oxygen: How Performance Measurement Has Evolved
INTRODUCTION Is your heart beating faster because your muscle needs more oxygen, or does your muscle have more oxygen because your heart rate increases? Heart rate is one of the best indicators of ...

In an experiment with The Progrm, Train.Red's Muscle Oxygen Sensors have unveiled a deeper understanding of the physiological differences between athletes of varying levels. By equipping...

Unlocking Athletic Potential: The Role of Oxygen in Muscle Contraction
Muscle contractions are fundamentally influenced by oxygen. Whether you're a professional athlete or just someone who likes to stay active, knowing how oxygen affects muscle function will help you...

The Perfect Warming-Up Protocol for Cyclists | European Championships ITT
Heydays for cycling fans from the Netherlands! Not only did Jumbo Visma dominate the Vuelta resulting in a historical trilogy winning the Giro, Tour, and Vuelta, but the Netherlands is now hosting ...

How to Assess Performance Improvement in a Cycling Ramp Test with Muscle Oxygen Data
While cycling is captivating to watch, it's also accessible for everyone to enjoy and improve their well-being. Serious cyclists target specific races, preparing with intense training and recovery ...