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Ever since Freerk Lode manufactured the first electro-magnetic cycle ergometer in 1952, accuracy, reliability and durability have been fundamental for further developments. Having started years ago in the small market of cardiology and pulmonary function, Lode BV has become a specialist in the complete spectrum of medical ergometry. Lode is world renowned as a manufacturer of high quality ergometers and the Lode brand stands for accuracy, durability and ergonomic design. The Lode product range varies from bicycle ergometers and treadmills to recumbent, arm and supine ergometers and ergometry software. Long-term experience in manufacturing medical equipment and continuous development to meet the changing requirements of the market, make Lode a flexible and reliable partner. Before leaving the factory all Lode ergometers are dynamically calibrated and, of course, all units are produced under the strictest quality control conditions. Lode is ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003 and FDA certified and fulfils the EU Medical Device Directive MDD 93/42/EEC. Over years of use, service costs are almost negligible. In other words:
Lode is the standard in Ergometry
27/02/2026
How can cardiac function be assessed more accurately during exercise?
Drs. Anne-Mar van Ommen uses the Lode Angio Imaging ergometer with stress-supporting echocardiography to study diastolic dysfunction and HFpEF during exertion in her research at UMC Utrecht. The ability to perform high-quality imaging under stress conditions provides valuable insights that are not visible at rest.
Drs. Van Ommen states:
“If you have the facilities for stress echocardiography, I highly recommend Angio Imaging — with an echo bike featuring stress support.”
Curious to learn how this solution supports advanced cardiac research and clinical decision-making? Read the full user story on our website.
25/02/2026
We are proud to announce Borf Doo as our new local sales partner in Serbia!
Founded in 2002, BORF DOO has built a strong reputation within the medical sector in Serbia. The company will represent Lode across all four key segments in which we are active: sports medicine, rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and imaging. Their expertise and market presence make them a valuable partner to support healthcare professionals and researchers throughout Serbia.
We are very pleased with this new collaboration and look forward to many successful projects and installations together with BORF DOO.
19/02/2026
Not the first sport you would expect on our largest treadmill. Yet perfectly suited.
Cross-country skiing demands exceptional endurance, coordination, and power. To prepare for the highest levels of winter competition, athletes require training environments that replicate real-world intensity while offering full control over conditions, particularly when courses include demanding uphill sections.
Although this discipline is not typically associated with a medical treadmill, the Lode Ultra 450 treadmill proves that innovation starts daring to think beyond the conventional.
The Ultra 450 also enables controlled, cross-country ski-specific training, including realistic uphill simulation. With its adjustable incline and robust design, the treadmill supports intensive training sessions that align with professional cross-country skiing preparation, allowing athletes to train consistently and purposefully, independent of external conditions.
For elite performance centers and sports science facilities, the Ultra 450 provides a reliable treadmill to support athletes in preparing top-level performance.
17/02/2026
Recently, in collaboration with our local partner Zahrawi Group, we organized two successful end-user workshops in Dubai.
The morning session brought together cardiologists, physiotherapists, and other specialists in rehabilitation and sports medicine. During live demonstrations of the Lode Cardiac Rehab Manager and a Wingate test, practical applications were discussed, as well as the role of accurate and reliable ergometry in clinical decision-making and performance assessment. The LCRM is an integrated cardiac rehabilitation solution that enables up to 16 patients to train simultaneously in a controlled environment, supported by reliable hardware and software.
In the afternoon, the focus shifted to imaging specialists. Advanced imaging applications were central to this session, with a strong interest in the Lode MR Ergometer and its use within an MRI environment. The Lode MR Ergometer is specifically designed for safe use inside the MRI scanner, enabling exercise testing during imaging. The interactive discussions highlighted the growing demand for precise, MRI-compatible exercise solutions that integrate seamlessly into clinical workflows.
It was an inspiring day of knowledge exchange, hands-on experience, and valuable discussions with professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes and athletic performance.
We thank Zahrawi Group and all participants for their engagement and contribution to two highly valuable workshops!
12/02/2026
It’s a wrap at WHX Dubai!
We connected with a wide range of people through conversations and valuable meetings with key partners.
It was a highly successful week and a great opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and explore the newest trends and insights.
11/02/2026
The short track tournament is now well underway in Milan. On the ice, limits are being pushed, but peak performance starts with accurate and structured preparation.
At this level, the best and strongest athletes in the world compete. To properly test and train these elite athletes, equipment must be able to handle extreme power output while remaining fully stable and reliable.
That’s why many short track athletes include the Lode Excalibur Sport PFM ergometer in their training programs. This advanced system is used for a wide range of performance tests and training protocols, including a Wingate test, as shown in the video.
The Excalibur Sport PFM offers a resistance range of 10 to 3000 watts and remains stable even during maximal sprint efforts. It supports: wingate sprints, isokinetic testing, high-intensity training, time trials and cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
Thanks to independent force measurement for each pedal, detailed insights into muscle balance and pedaling technique are possible. This makes the Excalibur Sport PFM the perfect ergometer for top athletes worldwide, from short track skaters to explosive power sports such as ski jumping.
We wish all athletes the best of luck in Milan! 🏅❄️️
05/02/2026
We are proud to announce Medigroup as our new local sales partner in Egypt.
Founded in 1999, Medigroup has extensive experience across all key segments where Lode solutions are applied. These key segments are sports medicine, rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and imaging. Their broad portfolio and market knowledge make them a strong partner to support medical professionals throughout Egypt.
We are very pleased with this new collaboration and look forward to many successful projects and installations together with Medigroup in Egypt.
As the world’s top athletes prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, precision in training is essential.
This week, the Olympic Games in Milan will officially begin. For the athletes competing on the world’s biggest stage, this moment represents the result of years of intensive preparation and dedicated training to perform at their best when it matters most.
Did you know that many elite athletes use Lode ergometers for both testing and training? Within our sports portfolio, several ergometers are used worldwide to support athletes in optimizing performance, monitoring progress, and training with high precision.
The Excalibur Sport (PFM) is an advanced cycle ergometer with accurate pedal force measurement, designed for extensive performance analysis and testing protocols within sports medicine and research. With its stable construction and precise speed control, it supports athletes in disciplines such as short track speed skating, where explosiveness and repeatability are essential.
The Valiant Ultra 450 is a large treadmill with a wide running surface and an extensive speed and incline range, suitable for testing and training under a wide variety of conditions. Thanks to its robustness and precision, this system is well suited for elite endurance training, including disciplines such as cross-country skiing.
Across sports and disciplines, Lode solutions are developed to support athletes in their preparation for important competitions and tournaments, helping them get the best out of themselves.
29/01/2026
“Elevating wheelchair sports through precise performance monitoring with the Lode Esseda ergometer.”
Dr. Rowie Terpstra-Janssen demonstrates how the Lode Esseda wheelchair ergometer translates lab-based research into real-world performance optimization.
The Esseda enables reliable aerobic and anaerobic performance testing and provides detailed push-by-push data, offering direct feedback to athletes and professionals. This supports evidence-based training decisions, refinement of propulsion techniques, and optimization of wheelchair performance.
How Shanghai University of Sport bridges education, research, and elite performance with one trusted treadmill.
At the Shanghai University of Sport, the Lode Valiant 2 Sport is used for safe and reliable treadmill testing within sports science and performance analysis. The treadmill supports a broad range of users, from students and researchers to (elite) athletes, and integrates seamlessly into both academic and high-performance environments.
The Valiant 2 Sport is a professional medical and sports treadmill designed for accurate exercise testing, training applications, and research. With its high level of safety, intuitive operation, and wide applicability, it is an ideal solution for universities, sports institutes, and hospitals. A key USP is the combination of reliability, flexibility, and clinical-grade quality within a single system.
16/01/2026
Great news! 🎉
We are proud to announce Cosmed Pacific Asia as our new distributor in Australia.
COSMED specialises in the distribution of cardiopulmonary (CPET) testing solutions for Sports Science, Healthcare, and Professional Sport. Their expertise aligns perfectly with our applications in sports medicine and clinical diagnostics.
We are very pleased with this new collaboration and look forward to many successful projects and installations together with COSMED in Australia.
👉 Curious to know who to contact in your region?
Please visit our website for an overview of our distributors.
15/01/2026
📺 Recently, RTV Noord visited us for the program Made in Grunn. RTV Noord is the regional public broadcaster of the province of Groningen (The Netherlands). They produced a video about the work at Lode and the Lode Excalibur cycle ergometer, which is used to measure power and performance with exceptional accuracy, even during the most demanding efforts by elite athletes 💪🚴♂️
In this video, you get a behind-the-scenes look at the work and technology behind Lode.
🎥 Source credit: the footage and video were produced by RTV Noord.
🌍 The video includes English subtitles.
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Ever since Freerk Lode manufactured the first electro-magnetic cycle ergometer in 1952, accuracy, reliability and durability have been fundamental for further developments. Having started years ago in the small market of cardiology and pulmonary function, Lode BV has become a specialist in the complete spectrum of medical ergometry. Lode is world renowned as a manufacturer of high quality ergometers and the Lode brand stands for accuracy, durability and ergonomic design. The Lode product range varies from bicycle ergometers and treadmills to recumbent, arm and supine ergometers and ergometry software.
Long-term experience in manufacturing medical equipment and continuous development to meet the changing requirements of the market, make Lode a flexible and reliable partner. Together we can transform your specific ideas and wishes into custom-made products.
From our first creative ideas to production, we make it our priority to provide professionals with easy-to-use applications for measuring and analyzing human movement. All of our products are manufactured in our own establishment based in Groningen, The Netherlands.
Before leaving the factory all Lode ergometers are dynamically calibrated and, of course, all units are produced under the strictest quality control conditions. Lode is ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003 and FDA certified and fulfils the EU Medical Device Directive MDD 93/42/EEC. Over years of use, service costs are almost negligible.
The following timeline comprises the history of Lode as a subsidiary of its parent company Lode Holding. Each year takes you back into the meaningful moments of this organization. These all transition into how Lode has become the well-established corporation that it is today.
1946 - 1982
The founder, Freerk Lode, started Lode as a sole proprietorship in the city center of Groningen. A few years later, Lode's Instruments was established. Shortly thereafter, Lode began to develop and produce ergometers. The company was also an apparatus manufacturer with a variety of products for medical applications.
1983
Lode Holding (along with the subsidiary Lode) was founded by local shareholders and became the reestablishment of Lode's Instruments. The company moved from the city center to a business park in Groningen.
1984 - 1991
In 1984, Lode was taken over by the American multinational AH Robins Co. Being that Lode was now part of an American group, international export began. Lode also distributed products from its American sister companies in Europe. American Home Product Co., a large listed international company, bought AH Robins Co and therefore Lode as well. Lode moved to its actual location at the Zernike Science Park and settled on Zernikepark 16.
1992 - 2002
In 1992, management took over Lode and with that, Lode became an independent Dutch company again. In 1994, the quality system (for medical devices etc.) of Lode Holding became certified for the first time. Dynavit, a German manufacturer of ergometers, was taken over by Lode in 1997. Production of the Dynavit ergometer then continued in Groningen at Zernikepark 16.
2003
Lode Holding launched its own distribution company of professional medical and occupational measuring instruments for the Netherlands, namely ProCare B.V.. Both the direct sales activities of Lode in the Netherlands and the trading activities of the Koenders Group in Almere were accommodated in ProCare. ProCare organizes seminars and (certified) courses for the different target groups. Later on, ProCare also begins to offer complete technical services.
2005
In 2005, Lode Holding established Umaco. Umaco is a specialized product development company with a focus on specific developments for customers in the Life Science sector.
2007 - 2008
In 2007, the building of Lode Holding got expanded by 700 square meters. In 2008 Lode Holding took over Bonte Technology, a producer of treadmills. Production was then continued in Groningen. The building at Zernikepark 16, Groningen, was reopened after the expansion and the renovation of the old part of the building. This reopening was celebrated along with the 60th anniversary of Lode , the 25th anniversary of Lode Holding and the 5th anniversary of ProCare.
2009 - 2010
In 2009, Lode Holding took over aXtion. aXtion engages in innovative ICT solutions for the care and welfare sector. In 2010 aXtion moved to the building of Lode Holding in Groningen.
In 2009, Lode Holding won the Groningen Enterprise Award! The jury praised Lode Holding mainly because of its innovative and international performance.
2011 - 2013
This period was marked by several successful market introductions and a significantly growing number of collaborations with various research institutions. Additionally, a huge increase in the number of major conferences, exhibitions and internet platforms were attended within this period.
2014 - 2019
In the beginning of 2014, Lode Holding took over Biometrics Motion. Biometrics Motion was a successful company within the field of knowledge-intensive measuring equipment for biomechanical measurements, such as those that are used in motion labs. As a result, the company has acquired a complete range of motion scientific equipment. During 2014, all activities of Biometrics Motion were integrated into the daughter companies Lode and ProCare.
