1. A device that measures the amount of work or energy expended during physical exercise.
Usage: commonly used in fitness, medical, and sports science contexts

Examples

• The athlete used an ergometer to track calories burned during her workout.
• The rowing ergometer is a standard piece of equipment in competitive rowing programs.
• Doctors often use an ergometer to assess a patient's cardiovascular fitness.
• The stationary bike ergometer displayed real-time data about power output and heart rate.
• During the fitness test, participants pedaled on an ergometer for thirty minutes.