{"product_id":"muscle-oxygen-amp-blood-flow-assessment","title":"Muscle Oxygen \u0026 Blood Flow Assessment","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowered by NIRS technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out whether your performance ceiling is delivery or utilization — and train the right limiter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost performance tests tell you \u003cem\u003ehow much\u003c\/em\u003e oxygen your body can use. Almost none tell you \u003cem\u003ewhere\u003c\/em\u003e the bottleneck actually is. When you hit the wall in a workout, is your cardiovascular system failing to deliver enough oxygen to the muscle? Or is the muscle itself failing to extract and use what's already there? Those are two completely different problems — and they require two completely different training responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Muscle Oxygen \u0026amp; Blood Flow Assessment answers that question directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat It Measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUsing a professional-grade near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) sensor placed on the working muscle, paired with a heart rate monitor, this assessment captures three signals in real time across a graded exercise protocol:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle Oxygen Saturation (SmO2)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the percentage of oxygen saturation inside the working muscle tissue itself. This is the key signal almost no other test captures. It shows how well your muscle is \u003cem\u003eusing\u003c\/em\u003e oxygen at every intensity, not just how much is in your bloodstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Hemoglobin (tHb)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a measure of blood volume in the muscle. It reveals how efficiently blood is being delivered to and cleared from the tissue under load, exposing circulatory limiters that arterial blood tests can't see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — overlaid against your muscle-level data to map cardiovascular load against tissue response, intensity by intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTogether, these three signals build a complete picture of your personal oxygen cascade — from heart to bloodstream to muscle to mitochondria — and identify exactly where your performance is being limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVO2 Max tells you the size of your engine. This test tells you how the engine is actually running under load. Two athletes with identical VO2 Max scores can have completely different limiters — one delivery-bound, one utilization-bound — and their training prescriptions should look nothing alike. Without NIRS data, you're guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis assessment removes the guesswork. The result is a precision training framework built around your actual physiology, not population averages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEndurance athletes optimizing pacing, threshold work, and recovery strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrength and power athletes looking to extend repeated-effort capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePerformance-focused adults who've already tested VO2 Max and want the next level of resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAnyone using structured training (cycling, running, rowing, hybrid) who's stopped progressing on volume alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCustomers exploring breathwork, altitude protocols, or hypoxic training who want objective feedback on adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePre-test consultation to align on goals and protocol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIn-person assessment using professional NIRS sensors, heart rate monitor, and a graded exercise protocol matched to your primary sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReal-time data capture across rest, work, and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA detailed report identifying your delivery vs. utilization profile, threshold zones, and recovery characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePost-test review with a DeNovo Longevity specialist to translate the data into a clear training framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003ePairs Powerfully With VO2 Max\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVO2 Max measures the size of your aerobic engine. The Muscle Oxygen \u0026amp; Blood Flow Assessment shows how that engine performs at the tissue level. Together, they deliver the complete oxygen cascade — from breath to working muscle — and form the most comprehensive at-clinic performance profile DeNovo Longevity offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eLogistics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis assessment is conducted in person at a DeNovo Longevity partner facility. Sessions typically run 60–75 minutes, including pre-test setup, the graded protocol, and your post-test review. Your full report and data are delivered through the DeNovo Longevity portal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis panel is intended solely for informational and wellness purposes to help inform lifestyle choices. It is not intended for diagnostic purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a licensed healthcare practitioner for any questions regarding diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or health condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeNovo Longevity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49263755493618,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/5793\/8674\/files\/MuscleOxygen_BloodFlowAssessment_5ead81ea-eb74-499c-a382-3dd7069ae81c.jpg?v=1779751982","url":"https:\/\/order.denovolongevity.org\/products\/muscle-oxygen-amp-blood-flow-assessment","provider":"DeNovo Longevity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}