OVERVIEW

Moxy uses light from the near-infrared wavelength spectrum (light from about 670 to 810 nm) to measure muscle oxygenation levels in muscle tissue. Human tissue has low optical absorbance of near-infrared light, so the light can travel to reasonable depths.  The Moxy Monitor (Fortiori Design LLC) is an NIRS device that propagates to provide an a priori 0% to 100% scale with accuracy useful for sports science applications.  The Moxy is a muscle oxygen monitor to measure muscular oxygen saturation during exercise or at rest. The Moxy uses NIRS technology. NIRS stands for Near Infrared Spectroscopy; this means that light is emitted close to the infrared spectrum, which is completely harmless to health, and the reflected light is measured.

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WHY

​Why would you do this test?  This test examines the muscle oxygen saturation, known as SmO2. Saturation of Muscle Oxygen. This is displayed as a percentage and is measured by examining the color difference in oxygenated and deoxygenated cells in the Hemoglobin and Myoglobin. Hemoglobin is of course in the blood and Myoglobin is muscle.

 

RECOMMENDED

Who is this test recommended for? Moxy oxygen analysis testing is recommended for every customer regardless of age

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HOW OFTEN

How often should you repeat this test?  We recommend this test be performed one time per year at least.  

 

BODY PARTS

​Which body parts are or can be tested?  With this test we are able to test every major muscle in the body.

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RESULTS

What are the results of this test?  This test examines the muscle oxygen saturation, known as SmO2. Saturation of Muscle Oxygen. This is displayed as a percentage and is measured by examining the color difference in oxygenated and deoxygenated cells in the Hemoglobin and Myoglobin. Hemoglobin is of course in the blood and Myoglobin is muscle.

 

SUMMARY

 What does this help to improve? Quite simply, muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) is the balance between oxygen delivery and oxygen consumption in the muscles. During exercise, your muscles are working harder, increasing demand for oxygen. As a result, your heart rate is elevated and breathing increases to supply more oxygen to the working muscles.

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