STILL MEASURING EVERYTHING BUT MUSCLES? Keep scrolling to learn what you need.

Sports clinics & performance labs

KEYFEATURES FOR YOU

In the seemingly endless array of data collection tools, Train.Red is different. Practically applied, scientifically validated, and easy to understand with our unique features for you and your clients.

Fastest sport tests

Create your own protocols, or use the built-in functionality that allows the easiest and straightest way to measure local thresholds just with our Train.Red sensors.

Athlete & Trainer report

All the data and insights from your muscle, in a comprehensive document. Share results directly with your clients, or follow up later with cloud functionality.

raw data analysis

For data lovers we can export: SMO2%, 02Hb changes, HHb changes, THb changes & HbDiff changes. Allowing you to do your own analysis.

organisation + profiles

Switch from athlete to athlete within seconds. Our ecosystem allows an organisation to have multiple user accounts

START MEASURING MUSCLES

In Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) tests, you gauge the efficiency of oxygen transport to muscles. While heart rate, lung capacity, and blood vessel performance are typically measured, the muscle component often gets overlooked. With Train.Red sensors, you can incorporate all these aspects seamlessly or focus solely on muscle monitoring.

Fick equation

Ok, first some basics: during our very first lesson in exercise physiology we learned about the Fick principle.

Fick stated that VO2max equals the amount of blood pumped per heart beat at maximum heart rate times the amount of oxygen the working muscles can extract from the blood passing through them.

Train.Red can measure the oxygen consumption by your muscles.

Thresholds

Similar to respiratory, heartrate or lactate data, we can use hemoglobin changes to:

  1. Identify the physiological/performance model
  2. Monitor the evolution of the athletes' performance
  3. Define training intensities and pacing strategies
  4. Evaluate the effects of your training program
Train.Strap-pack

What do you need

For sports tests or your research, all you require is a Train.Red Sensor, a smart device, a securing strap, and a patch to maintain position and block environmental light. Within just one minute, you'll be all set to proceed.

START MEASURING MUSCLES

In Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) tests, you gauge the efficiency of oxygen transport to muscles. While heart rate, lung capacity, and blood vessel performance are typically measured, the muscle component often gets overlooked. With Train.Red sensors, you can incorporate all these aspects seamlessly or focus solely on muscle monitoring.

Fick equation

Ok, first some basics: during our very first lesson in exercise physiology we learned about the Fick principle.

Fick stated that VO2max equals the amount of blood pumped per heart beat at maximum heart rate times the amount of oxygen the working muscles can extract from the blood passing through them.

Train.Red can measure the oxygen consumption by your muscles.

Thresholds

Similar to respiratory, heartrate or lactate data, we can use hemoglobin changes to:

  1. Identify the physiological/performance model
  2. Monitor the evolution of the athletes' performance
  3. Define training intensities and pacing strategies
  4. Evaluate the effects of your training program

What do you need

For sports tests or your research, all you require is a Train.Red Sensor, a smart device, a securing strap, and a patch to maintain position and block environmental light. Within just one minute, you'll be all set to proceed.

Train.Strap-pack

WODSCIENCE THRESHOLD TEST

Warm-up

Initial phase to set the baseline and get your muscles ready for action.

Muscle Stamina

Muscle state 2 and Zone 2 training. Your muscles' ability to endure low-intensity, basic endurance efforts. Breathing is still easy and comfortable because your muscles are well supplied with oxygen.

Muscle Efficiency

Muscle state 3, zone 3 training. Your muscles' ability to sustain medium-intensity, tempo efforts. In this so-called 'grey' training domain, your muscles are very efficient with oxygen.

Muscle Power

Muscle state 4-5 and Zone 4 training. Your muscles' ability to perform high-intensity, sprint efforts. You're mainly using very strong, inefficient energy pathways. You'll be out of breath and need to recover.

Muscle recovery

After effort, your muscles do
not need as much oxygen
anymore, but your heart still
delivers! Oxygen and nutrients
are used to restore your
muscles. The faster, the more,
the better!

So you want to perform the easiest

Threshold test

Threshold tests for breakpoints in sports performance help coaches and athletes find key moments where performance changes, guiding training and strategy decisions for better results.

Indoor, outdoor, cycling, running etc.

Select your test

Choose tests wisely to find breakpoints. Longer tests stress stamina. They're flexible—do them anywhere, anytime, just follow the protocol. Indoors with Tacx or outdoors, your choice.

POSITIONING

Place sensors

Ensure proper sensor placement on the muscle for accurate readings. Note that not all positions are recognized by threshold calculations. For instance, in cycling, position the sensor on the upper leg muscles—the most engaged during the test. Utilize our patches to secure the sensor in place.

Let the interface guide you

Test guidance

The test view features a 10-second countdown, followed by the test protocol, typically including a 'warm-up,' 'ramp,' and 'cooldown' phase. Follow the instructions meticulously to achieve accurate results through Train.Red. You have the option to halt the test at any time using the stop button.

In APP results

Analyzing view

Following the test, you receive an overview, with a focus on the thresholds, which is crucial. The "Thresholds" section displays these values. However, the primary objective of the test is to obtain the muscle profile and report. Press "Create Report" to generate the PDF report containing comprehensive muscle data.

We recommend 4 train.Red PLUS systems

We strongly advise clinics and sports labs to choose the 4 PLUS sensors. The PLUS is the most advanced and fastest Muscle Oxygen system worldwide, capable of deeper muscle measurements than any other system. With four sensors, you can evaluate left-right differences and potentially establish a reference area. Additionally, purchasing the set of four sensors entitles you to a significant discount. This package includes the PLUS sensors, software, and all necessary accessories.