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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
22/12/2025
From 9–12 February 2026, Lode will be present at WHX Dubai 2026 (World Health Expo, formerly known as Arab Health) at the Dubai Exhibition Centre.
Our colleagues Martin, Jiska, Aafko, and Jan Willemwill be available to connect and discuss the latest developments in cardiopulmonary diagnostics, rehabilitation, sports medicine, imaging and how accurate, reliable, and future proof ergometry can support your clinical and research goals.
We look forward to meeting healthcare professionals and partners from around the world.
Interested in scheduling a meeting during the event? Please get in touch.
This week, our colleagues Jiska Kempen and Jan Willem Wisselink are in India for an intensive and highly valuable program focused on knowledge sharing, training, and collaboration together with our distributor Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance (ABTP).
At the Cardiomersion Cardiology Congress in Chandigarh, the program highlights advanced care in heart failure and transplantation, with a strong focus on innovation and clinical decision-making—including the value of exercise-based cardiovascular MRI.
At this congress, Jan Willem Wisselink Willem gave a presentation about the Lode MR Ergometer:
“Exercise-Based Cardiovascular MRI in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Patients: Enhancing Decision-Making with MR-Compatible Ergometry”
This was followed by the INCPT AIIMS Physiotherapy Congress in New Delhi, which emphasizes the shift from traditional physiotherapy towards physiopathology-informed, evidence-based practice, supported by digital workflows and more personalized rehabilitation pathways.
Jan Willem Wisselink gave a presentation about the Lode Cardiac Rehab Manager (LCRM) at this congress: “Cardiac Rehabilitation – From Physiotherapy to Physiopathy: Digital Workflows & Evidence-Based Exercise Prescription”
In addition to the congress presentations, Jiska Kempen and Jan Willem Wisselink delivered multiple workshops and training sessions in Bhubaneswar & Guwahati on:
- Brachumera Sport & Lode Excalibur PFM bicycle ergometer
- Wingate testing
- Esseda wheelchair ergometer
It has been a valuable week filled with meaningful conversations and high-quality training, bringing together science, clinical practice, and innovation on an international stage.
18/12/2025
✨ Season’s Greetings from Lode
As 2025 comes to an end, we would like to thank our customers, partners, and distributors worldwide for the trust and collaboration throughout the year.
We wish you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, successful 2026!
🎄Please note: our factory will be closed from December 25 until January 5. We’ll be back and ready to support you from January 5 at 10:00 AM (CET).
We look forward to what we will achieve together in 2026.
11/12/2025
We are celebrating that our colleague Jiska Kempen has been working with us for 12.5 years. A wonderful milestone.
As a Product Specialist at Lode, Jiska has an exceptional depth of knowledge and is fully versed in all Lode products. She is always ready to support end users, distributors, and colleagues, and for many she is the go-to person for any product-related question.
Over the years, Jiska has also represented Lode at numerous locations and international trade fairs, where she shares her expertise, supports distributors on site, and helps to install and implement tailored solutions.
Thank you, Jiska Kempen, for your expertise, dedication, and the excellent cooperation. Here’s to many more milestones together! 💪✨
04/12/2025
From 9–12 February 2026, our colleagues Martin, Aafko, Jan Willem, and Jiska will travel to Dubai for WHX Dubai 2026 (World Health Expo, formerly Arab Health), held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. This leading international event brings together healthcare professional and innovators, to shape the future of global health.
With more than 235,000 professional visitors, 4,300 exhibitors, and representation from 180+ countries, it offers a unique opportunity to discuss developments that drive impact in cardiopulmonary diagnostics, rehabilitation, sports medicine and clinical exercise physiology.
Our colleagues look forward to discussing how Lode can support your organization with accurate, reliable and future-proof ergometry solutions. Would you like to schedule a meeting during the event at the Dubai Exhibition Centre?
Feel free to reach out – they look forward to meeting you.
25/11/2025
Advanced Webinar for Esseda Users
Recently, we hosted an Advanced Webinar for Esseda wheelchair ergometer users, featuring expert speakers Rowie Terpstra-Janssen (UMCG), Thomas Rietveld (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) / Loughborough University) and Thomas O'Brien, PhD (Loughborough University). With participants from eight different countries, the event brought together a truly international audience to exchange knowledge and practical insights.
The Esseda is our precise and reliable wheelchair ergometer designed for performance analysis, rehabilitation, and research. The session provided in-depth perspectives on the Lode Esseda and we concluded with an interactive Q&A. This led to valuable discussions on user experiences, research approaches, and real-world applications.
We look back on a highly successful and insightful webinar.
➡️ Next year, we will host a webinar on the Lode Esseda wheelchair ergometer, an accessible session for new users, interested professionals, and anyone who wants to discover how the Essedad can support their practice or research. Follow us to stay informed. More details will follow.
13/11/2025
Next week, Lode will be present as a visitor at MEDICA in Düsseldorf, the leading international trade fair for medical technology and healthcare.
MEDICA is one of the world’s largest and most influential trade fairs in the field of medical technology, bringing together manufacturers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and distributors to explore and discuss the latest innovations and solutions. Therefore, our Product specialists, R&D, Sales- and Marketing colleagues will be present at MEDICA.
Among others, our colleagues Martin, Jan Willem, Aafko, Jiska, and Laura will be on the exhibition floor on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November.
Would you like to get in touch with us during MEDICA? We would be delighted to schedule a meeting with you!
We look forward to meeting you in Düsseldorf.
10/11/2025
🌍 New Distributor in the UAE, Oman, and Bahrain!
We are proud to welcome Zahrawi Group as our official distributor in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Bahrain. Zahrawi Group is a leading company in the region and will represent Lode in all four of our segments: Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), and Imaging.
With their extensive experience and strong presence in the medical market, we look forward to a long-lasting and successful collaboration. Together, we will continue to provide accurate, reliable, and innovative ergometry solutions that support professionals worldwide. Here’s to many great projects and successful installations ahead!
06/11/2025
Last week, we had the pleasure of participating in the 11th edition of the conference “The Role of Physical Exercise in Promoting Healthy Living” at the University of Craiova, Romania.
Together with our partner ICEMED, we presented the Lode Excalibur Sport with PFM (Pedal Force Measurement) to a diverse audience of professionals and researchers from across Europe. The Excalibur drew a lot of attention for its precision, reliability, and it’s versatility in high-performance diagnostics.
During the conference, our colleague Jiska Kempen hosted a hands-on workshop where participants explored the Wingate test on the Lode Excalibur Sport. One of the professors even took the unique opportunity to conduct a live Wingate test. It was a very interesting and engaging session with great conversations.
We look back on a successful and inspiring conference filled with valuable discussions and new connections.
A big thank you to ICEMED. It was a great collaboration, and we look forward to many more inspiring projects together.
31/10/2025
From October 31 to November 1, 2025, Lode will be present at the University of Craiova, Romania, for the 11th edition of this renowned conference focused on the role of physical exercise in promoting healthy living.
Our colleagues Aafko Roggema and Jiska Kempen will join Manuela Balan from our Romanian distributor ICEMED - Soluții sănătoase at the Lode stand, where we will showcase the Excalibur Sport PFM.
The Excalibur Sport is designed for elite diagnostics and high-performance cycling tests, the Excalibur Sport sets the global benchmark in accuracy and reliability.
- Workload range: 10–3000 watts
- Ideal for Wingate tests, CPET, and rehabilitation protocols
- Trusted by Olympic centers and leading universities worldwide
On Saturday, our colleague Jiska Kempen will host a hands-on workshop:
“The Transformative Role of Modern Medical Technology in Sports Medicine – A Hands-On Workshop with Excalibur Sport by Lode”
During this hands-on workshop, the Wingate test and the impact of different protocols on anaerobic performance will be explored. The session will also cover how test results and PFM data can be used to optimize training.
📍We look forward to connecting with professionals and researchers passionate about exercise physiology, rehabilitation, and medical technology.
29/10/2025
New Cardiac Rehabilitation Installation at IJN, Malaysia
We would like to congratulate Institute Jantung Negara (IJN) on their new and renovated Cardiac Rehabilitation facility, equipped with Lode Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager and HUR by Lode.
This installation, realized by our business partner in Malaysia IMM Healthcare, marks an important step in advancing cardiac rehabilitation in Southeast Asia.
The integration of the Lode Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager with HUR SmartTouch strength equipment enables efficient, safe, and personalized cardiac rehabilitation by combining aerobic and resistance training under continuous ECG monitoring.
We are proud to support IJN in their commitment to improving patient care through reliable and innovative technology.
It's great to see how the University of Florida Health (UF Health) is advancing cardiac imaging with the Lode MR Ergometer. The MR Ergometer is a specialized MRI-compatible pedal ergometer that enables safe and accurate exercise-based diagnostics directly inside the MRI.
In a recent article by Bill Levesque (UF Health), it is explained how cardiologists at UF Health are using this advanced technology to improve the detection of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) — a hereditary condition that affects 1 in 200 people.
The MR Ergometer enables real physical exertion during MRI imaging, eliminating the need for pharmacological stress agents. This makes it possible to observe in real time how the heart responds to exercise, offering a dynamic and detailed view that supports faster and more precise clinical decisions. Fully compatible with major MRI systems and already trusted by over 100 hospitals and diagnostic centres worldwide, the Lode MR Ergometer integrates effortlessly into existing clinical workflows. It ensures maximum patient comfort and measurement accuracy.
We’re glad to see that the Lode MR Ergometer is contributing to such valuable cardiac research and wish UF Health continued success
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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.
