INSCYD supports universities, researchers, and graduate students with scientifically validated analytical software designed for high-quality research in exercise physiology and performance science — as part of our commitment to advancing the sports science community.
Researchers rely on INSCYD because it is built on scientifically validated methodologies, peer-reviewed foundations, and rigorous data accuracy standards. Our software has been used across universities, elite sports institutions, Olympic programs, and applied research groups worldwide.
For researchers seeking accurate, high-resolution physiological analysis, INSCYD offers a trusted foundation grounded in scientific rigor.
Scientifically Validated
Across multiple independent studies
Transparent
Allowing reproducibility and scrutiny
High Analytical Accuracy
Suitable for lab-based or field-based designs
Contemporary Research
Aligned with modern research questions
Research directions
Areas of Research
INSCYD scientifically validated software lends itself to diverse research directions. While the platform has been utilized in various fields, the following list represents only a subset of domains where researchers may find value:
Human Metabolism & Energy Systems
Energy system dynamics and substrate utilization research
Athlete Monitoring & Diagnostics
Performance diagnostics and physiological profiling
Training-Induced Adaptations
Longitudinal performance changes and adaptation tracking
Methodology Comparisons
Field-based versus laboratory methodology evaluations
Endurance Sport Science
Applications within high-performance programs
Metabolic Function Research
Understanding human performance and physiology
These examples illustrate only a portion of what INSCYD can support. We welcome research inquiries across a wide range of topics and methodologies.
INSCYD provides research groups with a scientifically grounded analytics software that integrates smoothly into diverse study designs.
Access to scientifically validated analytical software suitable for academic and applied research
Transparent methodological documentation to support research protocols
Support for integrating INSCYD into study design and data workflows
Optional scientific guidance when aligning INSCYD outputs with research objectives
"Our goal is to enable researchers to run high-quality, reproducible studies without barriers created by equipment constraints or methodological capacity."
Sebastian WeberFounder of INSCYD
Scientific rigor
Scientific Foundations & Validation
Built on decades of physiological research and continuously evaluated through external validation, expert review, and collaboration with scientific leaders
The analytical architecture of INSCYD is grounded in well-established physiological research and has been subjected to rigorous validation. Each metric, function and modeling approach has been evaluated through independent studies, comparative laboratory assessments, and expert review.
Peer-reviewed scientific validation of metrics, features and methodologies
Ongoing verification of model accuracy against gold-standard lab protocols
Oversight by an international Scientific Advisory Board, including leading researchers and practitioners
Use in academic research across universities and sports institutes worldwide
These resources provide transparency into the scientific foundations underlying INSCYD’s analytical methods.
Collaboration
How to Collaborate
We aim to make collaboration straightforward and academically aligned
01
Submit Your Research Inquiry
Provide a brief overview of your project through the form below.
02
Review & Follow-Up
Our scientific team reviews each inquiry and contacts you to understand scope, methodology, and requirements.
03
get access to all functions and analyzes you need
We define how INSCYD can support your project ensuring alignment with your research goals.
Get in touch
Submit Your Project
We welcome research proposals from universities, sports science programs, graduate students, applied research groups, and scientific institutions.
Work with us
Research Inquiry Form
Please fill out the form below with details about your research project. Our team will review your submission and contact you shortly.
Thank you. Our team will review your research inquiry and contact you shortly to discuss next steps.
Peer-reviewed
Scientific Research and Validation
Studies that validate the accuracy and reliability of INSCYD, as well as research that leverages INSCYD to uncover groundbreaking insights in the field.
The mixed-team super-sprint triathlon relay (~300m swimming, ~6.6km cycling and ~1.5km running) performed in teams of four athletes, is the newest Olympic triathlon discipline. Until today, no scientific data is available on the specific physiological attributes. Our study aims to predict a super-sprint triathlon performance from physiological exercise testing. Fourteen…
Three-week cycling Grand Tours (Giro d’Italia, Vuelta a Espagna, Tour de France) are one of the most physically demanding and iconic events in sports competition. Stages within the Grand Tours are classified into individual time trials, flat, semi-mountainous and mountain stages. The general classification in Grand Tours is typically won…
The maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) is defined as the highest workload that can be maintained without blood lactate accumulation over time. The power output at MLSS (PMLSS) is regularly implemented to define training zones, quantify training progress, or predict race performance. The gold standard methodology for MLSS determination requires…
Scientific research on marathon performance has focused on aerobic metabolism. However, anaerobic metabolism cannot be neglected as for a given ̇V O2max, the lower the gly- colytic power (VLamax) the higher the metabolic steady-state performance (1–4) and the lower the carbohydrate combustion rate at a given speed (5). In contrast,…
High-intensity interval training (HIT) has been described as a training method that strongly stimulates the mechanisms of metabolic, neuromuscular and technical adaptations. Studies focusing on the effects of HIT in swimmers are rare despite its widespread use in practice. It is thought that HIT can powerfully stimulate the three energy…
Running in a triathlon, a so-called brick run, is uniquely influenced by accumulated load from its preceding disciplines. Crucially, however, and irrespective of race type, the demands of a triathlon always exceed the sum of its parts. Triathletes of all levels commonly report subjectively perceived incoordination within the initial stages…
Serious amateur and elite athletes regularly take part in structured physiological testing sessions so that their progress gets tracked and training loads in the training plan correctly prescribed. Commonly, athletes are tested for the maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) and maximal lactate steady state intensity (MLSS). While for the former expensive…
This study evaluates the utility of anaerobic threshold (AT) and maximum carbohydrate (CHO) intake (CarbMax) for predicting intensity in long-distance triathlons. Using INSCYD diagnostic tests on 22 participants, the findings indicate that CarbMax and race performance CHO combustion (CHORP) are better estimators for optimal racing intensity than AT. Average CHO…
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.
Sebastian Weber Founder of INSCYD 
Read study 
Read study 
Read study 
Read study 
Read study 
Read study 
Read study 
Read study 
