INNOVATION HAPPENS HERE
EXOS’ HUMAN PERFORMANCE LAB

Expand your capacity.
Accelerate innovation.
Advance your business.

Exos’ Human Performance Lab tests and validates the programs, products, and services that push health and human performance to the next level.


SAMPLE OF OUR RESEARCH PARTNERS

EXOS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES

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ORGANIZATIONS

Get research insights at the speed of business.

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STUDY PARTICIPANTS

Be the force behind innovation in human performance.

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We solve your research challenges and accelerate innovation.
The Exos Human Performance Lab is designed to be your go-to research partner because we understand the needs of our partners. Whether you’re a footwear manufacturer, wearable device maker, sensor creator, early stage technology developer, or even a university in need of expanded research capacity, the Exos Human Performance Lab has the experience, expertise and access to deliver the research and insights you need to move your human performance business forward.

SPEED

We innovate at the speed of business, accelerating your time to market.

COST

Our transparent pricing mitigates indirect or surprise costs.

CAPACITY

With the right experts on the team, we quickly expand your research capacity.

REAL DATA

With access to diverse populations and world-class facilities and technologies, we generate real-world, unbiased data.

WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE EXOS

Collaborate with Exos to create and manage innovation at the speed of business.
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Legacy of Human Performance
For more than 30 years, Exos has championed the human performance industry, helping millions of people prepare for their moment – from training 1,300+ NFL draft picks to seamlessly partnering with nearly 25% of the Fortune 100. Our history and heritage, proprietary methodology, commitment to innovation, and culture all power our delivery to you.
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Expertise
Our team of 30+ experts, comprising an innovative multidisciplinary team of PhDs, scientists and practitioners, brings to bear 20+ years of experience, research and industry expertise.
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Diverse Populations in Real-World Settings
We don’t believe research should be confined to a lab or limited to elite athletes. Our database of thousands of diverse study participants gives us immediate access to athletes, workforce populations, and other individuals from all demographics, genders, lifestyles, and activity levels.
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End-to-end Research Capabilities
We bring the expertise to support your unique research needs, from study design and participant recruitment to full-scale protocol implementation, data collection, regulatory oversight, quantitative and qualitative analytics, and quality control.
OUR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

At Exos’ Human Performance Lab, we’re passionate about two things: science and human performance.

We serve as the research partner to help you advance both.

Our team of PhDs, scientists and practitioners has published work in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in textbooks and articles in applied science publications.

We also partner with leading organizations to accelerate research and innovation across the field of human performance. Here’s just a sample of our recent work:

Football Athlete Footwear Design

For this observation study, we broke out of the lab and onto the field to analyze the biomechanics of NFL-like athletes at full speed. We created a one-of-a-kind outdoor biomechanics laboratory with in-turf force plates to measure motions, speeds and body loads in game-like settings and intensities.

The result? Real-world data around footwear and turf interactions during relevant sport-specific movements on the field at elite game speed to drive innovations in footwear design and training programs, all in the name of improving athlete performance and safety.

29 elite athletes enrolled

62% of participants were current or former NFL athletes

2 weeks of data collection

Heart Rate Algorithm and Sensor Accuracy

The development of wearable technology that provides accurate data for all consumers is an ongoing challenge, with variability in demographic characteristics like skin tone and body size impacting the measurement of important metrics such as heart rate. We partnered with a wearable sensor company to execute a series of 2-3 week data collection sprints in a diverse group of participants.

The result? Development of algorithms to improve heart rate sensor accuracy during high intensity activity exercise.

500+ study participants

20-35% of participants self-assessed as 6-10 on the Monk Skin Tone scale

49% of participants categorized as overweight or obese


Continuous Glucose Monitor Use in Non-Diabetics

Wearable sensors are increasingly used by consumers in nonclinical settings to better understand and manage their health. We partnered with a wearable developer on a fully remote 10-day observation and intervention study to measure glycaemic responses to specific nutritional triggers using CGM and non-CGM based signals. 

The result? The development of predictive algorithms for glycaemic responses in a diverse adult population.

93 enrolled participants

12 standardized meals over six days to measure variability in glycaemic responses

33% of participants were of African American or Asian descent

3D Athlete Tracking

In a game where every second counts, peeling back the layers of intricate movement patterns invisible to the naked eye can be the key to unlocking more effective coaching at scale. We designed and executed a three-phased research initiative using markerless motion capture to pilot 3D Athlete Tracking technology to maximize performance, including technology validation, use-case validation, and real-world demonstration.

The result? The validated 3DAT technology debuted at the 2022 NFL Combine.

3 movement profiles: rotational sport, rehab, and sprint

3 phases of data collection

20+ elite male and female athletes

LET’S INNOVATE TOGETHER

A collaboration with Exos’ Human Performance Lab expands research capacity, accelerates innovation, and moves human performance businesses forward. 

We’re looking for partners of all ages and abilities to expand our understanding of health and performance.

EXOS RESEARCH FOR STUDY PARTICIPANTS. Innovation begins with you.

The Exos Human Performance Lab is committed to ensuring that real people are the force behind innovation in the field. New studies are developed throughout the year as we test new technology. Join the Lab to find out about upcoming studies, events, products, and more.

UPCOMING STUDIES
Sensor Evaluation

Run, bike, swim, and HIIT activities are involved in this study designed to evaluate heart rate sensors on wrist-worn fitness watches.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Date Begins: December 2024

“10/10 - What better way to make a little extra money while contributing to research and technological advancement in fitness.”
ACCELERATE YOUR RESEARCH

If you’re an organization ready to innovate at the speed of business, we’d like to discuss your research needs. Click here to submit your information.

JOIN THE LAB
If you’re ready to be a driving force in human performance innovation, click here to join the Lab and to be considered for future studies.