noun
- Plural of ergometer; instruments that measure the amount of work performed by muscles, especially during exercise.
Usage: Commonly used in exercise physiology, fitness testing, and medical rehabilitation.; Often refers to stationary exercise bikes or rowing machines equipped with measurement devices.
Examples
- The gym installed new ergometers to help trainers monitor clients' cardiovascular fitness.
- Researchers used ergometers to measure the athletes' power output during the study.
- The rowing ergometers in the boathouse allow rowers to train indoors during winter.
- Ergometers provide precise data on calories burned and work performed during exercise sessions.
- Physical therapists use ergometers to assess patients' recovery progress after injury.