Physical exerciseleads to the production of free radicals in the body. To some extent, the body can manage this with antioxidants. However, an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants leads to‘oxidative stress’ at the cellular level. As a result, the body tries to adapt to produce more antioxidants when you apply the right type and amount of training. Severe oxidative stress may result from excessive or inadequate training due to a great imbalance in free radicals and antioxidants.
The O2 Score System allows athletes and coaches to measure antioxidant power. It has been developed after years of research and development efforts by EPFL (Switzerland), and validated by professional athletes and coaches in different disciplines.
The O2 Score System comes with an interactive mobile App that allows users to track their oxidative stress throughout a training cycle and ensure positive adaptations are being created without causing cell damage.The system quantifies yourantioxidative power, showing you how
hard your body is working to combat freeradicals and oxidative stress. Byquantifying thispower in nanowatts youcan track antioxidative power. Taking theguesswork out of when youneed to pushharder or take it easy.
Here are answers to a few questions you may have when you are considering the O2 Score System.
How often should oxidative stress be monitored?
You can monitor your oxidative stress as little or as often as you wish. The level of oxidative stress may vary on a daily basis depending on the amount and type of physical exertion you have given to your body. It may be a good idea to wait a few days between tests.
Does the O2 Score System require a blood sample?
Yes, you need to use lancets to prick the finger and draw a small amount of blood. This helps in accurate and reliable oxidative stress testing.
Is oxidative stress measurement better than lactic acid testing?
To be fair, there is no even comparison. Athletes can use both methods for highly monitored training. Lactic acid half-life is 20 minutes, so you can utilize that during workouts. But you may still be tired the day after a hard workout. The oxidative stress markers usually peak 24-72hours after exercise and you can detect them for up to 7 days post exercise with the O2 Score System.
If you are a professional coach or athlete, looking for a training tool to scientifically quantify the body's response to a stimulus, or make training loads and recovery methods optimal in order to maximize performance, without the risk of injury or fatigue, check out O2 Score Systemat Nexus Scientific or call (857) 217-0936.