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Body composition devices, VO2 and metabolic analyzers, force plates, velocity-based training tools and movement analysis for coaches, gyms and serious athletes. Facts come from each company's own pages. Not medical advice; measurement accuracy varies. Training equipment is covered under Training Equipment.

Evidence ratings describe the strength of published research on the type of test, device or intervention, not the quality of any company. They are editorial opinions based on public information. Not medical advice. Last reviewed October 16, 2026.

Performance Testing

Cortex CPET systems

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Portable and laboratory VO2 / metabolic gas-analysis systems

According to the company, mobile and stationary cardiopulmonary exercise testing systems with analysis software, for sport and lab use.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

COSMED Quark CPET

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Portable and laboratory VO2 / metabolic gas-analysis systems

According to the company, a stationary metabolic cart that measures gas exchange (VO2, VCO2) at rest or during exercise.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

GymAware

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Velocity-based resistance training

According to the company, barbell tracking devices and software for velocity-based training with real-time feedback and reports.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

Hawkin Dynamics

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Force-plate jump testing (e.g., countermovement jump metrics)

According to the company, portable force plates, from a single wired plate to a dual wireless system, with software for jump and asymmetry testing.

Regions (as reported; verify): US, Global

Performance Testing

Lab VO2max testing

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) testing

A laboratory cardiopulmonary exercise test that measures maximal oxygen uptake.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

Output Sports

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Velocity-based resistance training

According to the company, a portable sensor and app for velocity-based training and athlete testing such as jumps, balance and range of motion.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

PNOĒ

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Portable and laboratory VO2 / metabolic gas-analysis systems

According to the company, a breath-analysis device and practitioner software measuring 23 metabolic and cardiorespiratory metrics in about 8 minutes. The company also offers other practice tools not covered here.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

VALD ForceDecks

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Force-plate jump testing (e.g., countermovement jump metrics)

According to the company, portable force plates and an app that assess jumps, strength, asymmetry and balance across 20+ movements.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

Vitruve

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Velocity-based resistance training

According to the company, a wireless bar encoder and timing gates with an app for velocity, jump and sprint metrics.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

VO2 Master

3/5 Mixed

Topic: Portable and laboratory VO2 / metabolic gas-analysis systems

According to the company, a wearable portable metabolic analyzer with a phone app and cloud reports.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

Evolt 360

2/5 Limited

Topic: Bioimpedance (BIA) body-composition analyzers

According to the company, a body composition analyzer reporting 40+ metrics in about 60 seconds, with an app for tracking.

Regions (as reported; verify): US, Global

Performance Testing

InBody

2/5 Limited

Topic: Bioimpedance (BIA) body-composition analyzers

According to the company, professional and at-home body composition analyzers using direct segmental multi-frequency bioimpedance, with cloud software and an app.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

2/5 Limited

Topic: Markerless (camera-based) 3D motion capture

According to the company, multi-camera markerless 3D motion capture that tracks 124 keypoints without markers or special clothing.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

Uplift Labs

2/5 Limited

Topic: Markerless (camera-based) 3D motion capture

According to the company, smartphone-based 3D motion capture with AI movement analysis for athletes, clinics and teams.

Regions (as reported; verify): US, Global

Performance Testing

Dartfish

Evidence rating: Not rated

Topic: Video movement-analysis software

According to the company, video analysis software and apps for coaches, clinics and schools to review movement.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

Styku

Evidence rating: Not rated

Topic: 3D optical body scanners for body-composition and circumference estimates

According to the company, a 3D body scanner with analytics software and a client app, offered through plans.

Regions (as reported; verify): US, Global

Evidence rating: Not rated

Topic: Smart scales with bioimpedance body-composition estimates

According to the company, home and professional scales that measure weight and body composition.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Performance Testing

Tindeq Progressor

Evidence rating: Not rated

Topic: Portable force gauges and dynamometers for strength testing

According to the company, a small Bluetooth dynamometer that captures real-time force data for training and assessment.

Regions (as reported; verify): Global

Sources for this category

  1. Tsekouras YE et al. Validity and Reliability of the New Portable Metabolic Analyzer PNOE. Front Sports Act Living 2019
  2. Montoye AHK et al. Validity and Reliability of the VO2 Master Pro for Oxygen Consumption and Ventilation Assessment. Int J Exerc Sci 2020
  3. Macfarlane DJ et al. Validity, reliability and stability of the portable Cortex Metamax 3B gas analysis system. Eur J Appl Physiol 2012
  4. Liao KF et al. Effects of velocity based training vs. traditional 1RM percentage-based training on improving strength, jump, linear sprint and change of direction speed performance: A Systematic review with meta-analysis. PLoS One 2021
  5. Orange ST et al. Comparison of the effects of velocity-based vs. traditional resistance training methods on adaptations in strength, power, and sprint speed: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and quality of evidence appraisal. J Sports Sci 2022
  6. Wang Y et al. The effects of velocity-based vs. percentage-based resistance training on sports performance in trained individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2026
  7. Souza AA et al. Reliability and Test-Retest Agreement of Mechanical Variables Obtained During Countermovement Jump. Int J Exerc Sci 2020
  8. Merrigan JJ et al. Countermovement Jump Force-Time Curve Analyses: Reliability and Comparability Across Force Plate Systems. J Strength Cond Res 2024
  9. Mandsager K et al. Association of Cardiorespiratory Fitness With Long-term Mortality Among Adults Undergoing Exercise Treadmill Testing. JAMA Netw Open 2018
  10. Kodama S et al. Cardiorespiratory fitness as a quantitative predictor of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events in healthy men and women: a meta-analysis. JAMA 2009
  11. Dzator S et al. Agreement Between Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and Bioelectric Impedance Analysis for Assessing Body Composition in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin J Sport Med 2023
  12. Oliver CJ et al. The Validity of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Compared to a Four-Compartment Model in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2026
  13. Kanko RM et al. Concurrent assessment of gait kinematics using marker-based and markerless motion capture. J Biomech 2021 (authors include employees of a markerless motion-capture vendor)
  14. Ramirez S et al. Reference method matters: DXA system differences influence agreement with 3D optical imaging body composition estimates. Int J Obes (Lond) 2026

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