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Mastering Performance

About INSCYD

Trusted by the teams and federations behind the best in sport

From national federations and Olympic programmes to WorldTour teams and professional clubs worldwide.

About us

At INSCYD, our commitment to innovation is not just a tagline; it’s a core principle that drives every aspect of our work. We believe that the pursuit of scientific excellence is a never-ending journey. That’s why we invest in ongoing research and development, continually refining our algorithms and features to reflect the latest advancements in sports science.

Our in-house research team collaborates with external experts and institutions to conduct studies that push the boundaries of what’s possible in performance analytics. These studies serve as the foundation for new features and applications, ensuring that INSCYD remains at the cutting edge of the field.

"With INSCYD I was able to show my athlete that we need a different training approach"
Erju Zhang
ERJU ZHANGINSCYD COACH
"After starting with INSCYD, it was like a snowball effect. We went from having 20 runners in the program winning about 30 medals last year. This year our athletes won 160 medals with 23 champions, 29 Runners-Up (2nd) and 22 third place finishes."
Benjamin Tilus INSCYD coach
BEN TILUSXLR8 Performance Lab
"Using INSCYD PPD, I could clearly see his strengths and limitations.”
Sparks into Life cycle coaching - Mark Turnbull
MARK TURNBULLSparks Into Life
“With the INSCYD metabolic breakdown data, it is easy to calculate what's possible.”
INSCYD coach Markus Kinzlbauer
MARKUS KINZLBAUERCoach of 6-Time Winner and Record Holder of the Race Across America
"INSCYD improves my ability to provide coaching guidance to athletes all over the world and know that we’re looking at the same data from a validated protocol.”
Ryan Kohler
Ryan KohlerFast Talk Labs Head Coach and Physiologist
"INSCYD goes beyond power analysis and allows us to see what happens in the body on metabolic level at every type of intensity."
Alpecin-Fenix Cycling Team USE PERFORMANCE TESTING
Alpecin-Fenix Cycling TeamPerformance Department
“Because of the INSCYD test I can now prepare for the upcoming seasons and finetune my trainings to reach my goals!”
Vanessa Scaunet
Vanessa ScaunetCross country runner
“INSCYD enables us to precisely capture key performance metrics of the energy metabolism of our swimmers”
Dr. Alexander Törpel, PhD
Dr. Alexander Törpel, PhDHead of Diagnostics, German Swimming Federation
"The more we can understand how an athlete does what they are capable of doing, the better we can focus on what they need to do to get better. This is why I am happy to partner with INSCYD."
David Tilbury-Davis
David Tilbury-DavisWorld-renowned triathlon coach
"INSCYD brings more flexibility. You can do the metabolic test whenever you or your athletes need to do that. You don’t have to book the lab beforehand"
MIKA LUOTO
MIKA LUOTOFINNISH TRIATHLON ASSOCIATION
“The INSCYD test opened my mind to an entirely new world of training and racing.”
Lionel Sanders - Professional IRONMAN athlete
Lionel SandersProfessional IRONMAN athlete
"INSCYD enables us to take real-world data from testing & training. This saves us time and effort, and refines the quality of our job."
Patxi Vila - Head of Performance at Movistar Team
Patxi VilaHead of Performance Movistar Team
“While everyone is obsessed with power data, INSCYD enables me to go beyond the superficial and understand my body better.”
Cyclocross prof Eli Iserbyt talks INSCYD
Eli IserbytCyclocross professional
"Thanks to INSCYD, my trainer and I always know where I currently stand and where I can improve my performance."
Wout van Aert - professional cyclist for Team Jumbo–Visma
Wout van AertTeam Jumbo-Visma
“INSCYD looks inside the muscle and body in order to understand what’s happening based on a very limited number of measurements.“
PROF. DR. FERRAN RODRIGUEZ
PROF. DR. FERRAN RODRIGUEZUNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA INEFC
"INSCYD enables coaches to find that missing piece in training, to understand what is going on in the athlete's body and get the best out of them."
Brijesh Lawrence
Brijesh LawrenceTwo-time Olympic athlete
“I am convinced by the effectiveness of INSCYD to improve performance – it has proven to be a very powerful tool for us.”
DR. PHILIPPE HELLARD
DR. PHILIPPE HELLARDHEAD OF RESEARCH DEPARTMENT FRENCH SWIMMING FEDERATION
"INSCYD testing helps my coaches to create the best training programs for us."
Primoz Roglic
Primoz RoglicTeam Jumbo-Visma
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User Stories

Case Studies

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Success in XC Mountain Biking

  • Achievements:Martin Blums climbs from 50th to 11th in World XC rankings.
  • Approach:Tailored training focusing on VO2max and anaerobic thresholds.
  • INSCYD Impact:Enabled precise adjustments in training and recovery strategies, leading to notable performance improvements.

“Through frequent INSCYD tests I helped Martin to perform better in both Cross Country Short Track (XCC) and Cross-Country Olympics (XCO) events. All of these training strategies are based on the metabolic data from INSCYD”

Janis Musins - Head Coach - Train2Win Endurance Coaching
Janis MusinsTrain2Win Endurance Coaching
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Coaching Athletes to Ironman Hawaii Qualification

  • Achievements:8 athletes qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona.
  • Approach:Data-driven training customization using INSCYD physiological profiles.
  • INSCYD Impact:Enhanced coaching credibility and effectiveness, leading to business growth and more client attraction.

“Too many coaches do not have the experience and knowledge to be able to take their job seriously. That enabled us to differentiate ourselves by demonstrating that our process is extremely professional. With INSCYD we have the tools to do so.”

JEAN-CHRISTOPHEJC SPORTS COACHING
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Empowering Female Athletes

  • Achievements:Significant performance and health improvements for female athletes.
  • Approach:Customized intensity training and fueling strategies based on INSCYD metabolic profiles.
  • INSCYD Impact:Provided gender-specific insights for tailored training and nutrition, acknowledging physiological changes.

"With INSCYD you train with specificity so you don’t waste time or energy. You fuel for what your body actually needs"

Tenille Hoogland INSCYD coach
TENILLE HOOGLANDELEMENTS SPORTS COACHING
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Mastering Nutrition

  • Achievements:Revolutionized nutritional coaching for endurance athletes, including top performers in the BikingMan Ultra Endurance Race Series.
  • Approach/Strategy:Precision nutrition planning based on INSCYD detailed metabolic analysis.
  • INSCYD Impact:Enabled personalized training and race nutrition strategies, leading to competitive advantages.

“INSCYD enables me to provide evidence-based coaching and nutritional recommendations founded in an athlete’s precise metabolic capacities and energy utilization rather than an ambiguous FTP number.”

Coach Sofi Marin INSCYD
Sofi MarinCoach Sofi Marin
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Coaching Time-Crunched Athletes

  • Achievements:Significant improvements in VO2max, anaerobic threshold, and FatMax for a time-crunched athlete.
  • Approach:Combining INSCYD physiological data with lifestyle considerations for optimized training.
  • INSCYD Impact:Attracted new clients by showcasing the ability to achieve precise performance improvements.

"When you work with INSCYD performance software, you have the advantage of being able to show the athlete what they need to work on, why they need to work on that and how they progress over time. This also takes the guesswork out of coaching."

AYA SINAYTRI Tatry Triathlon Team
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Doubling Coaching & Testing Business in 4 Months

  • Achievements:Business growth through doubling coaching and testing services within 4 months.
  • Approach:Effective communication of INSCYD data and creation of custom training zones via INSCYD training zone builder.
  • INSCYD Impact:Increased credibility and client base expansion through effective personalized training plans and global testing reach.

"Endurance athletes need to invest time in training. By using INSCYD, time is spent in the most effective way.”

Coach Toll Tollmahawk discussing his successful coaching and testing business
TOLL TOLLMAHAWKTollmahawk Plus
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Every metric that matters

One assessment. The complete picture of your athlete’s physiology.

VO₂max, VLamax, FatMax, thresholds, fuel use and training zones, from a single test in the lab, in the field or fully remote.

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