ergometer

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an apparatus that measures the work or power produced by muscles during physical effort

   The physiologist used an ergometer to measure the cyclist's power output.

2. 2
   noun

   an exercise machine, especially a rowing machine or stationary cycle, equipped to measure work performed

   Each athlete completed a two-kilometer test on the rowing ergometer.

Formed from Greek ergon, 'work,' + -meter, from metron, 'measure.' The name first described an instrument for measuring muscular work and later extended to exercise machines that measure the work performed by their users.

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