Bicycle Quote by August Krogh
“It is no doubt technically possible to study metabolism and respiration of fishes during swimming at a constant rate, and of certain insects and birds during flight, and to obtain information similar to that obtained on man during work on a bicycle ergometer or a treadmill.”
About This Quote
Source Scientific Paper: Studies on Metabolism in Swimming Fish, 1920
It is feasible to measure metabolic rates of animals in natural locomotion, providing data comparable to human exercise studies.
In simple terms: Measure animal metabolism during movement.
Key Takeaway
Use natural activity to study metabolism.
Themes
science
biology
physiology
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
scientific
informative
When to use this quote
- lab research
- field studies
- animal training
Key Concepts
comparative physiology
experimental methods
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenges arise when measuring metabolism in free‑moving animals?
- How does this data improve human exercise science?
