FAQ
General Overview
What is PNOĒ?
PNOĒ is a clinical-grade metabolic analyzer that performs comprehensive breath-based assessments to measure 23 biomarkers, including VO₂ max, resting metabolic rate (RMR), fat burn efficiency, and biological age. It delivers a 360° snapshot of an individual’s physiology by analyzing how oxygen flows through the lungs, heart, and cells. The insights generated are used to personalize nutrition, exercise, and longevity plans—making PNOĒ one of the most advanced and accessible metabolic screening tools available today.
How does PNOĒ work?
PNOĒ works through a 10-minute breath analysis test, which uses indirect calorimetry to measure oxygen consumption (VO₂) and carbon dioxide production (VCO₂). These measurements provide real-time insight into how the body uses fuel (fats vs. carbs), how efficiently it produces energy, and how well the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cellular systems are functioning. The data is transmitted via a mobile app to cloud-based software where AI and expert analysis convert it into actionable reports and personalized programming. No bloodwork, lab access, or invasive procedures are required.
What makes PNOĒ different from other metabolic analyzers?
PNOĒ stands apart through its unique combination of clinical accuracy, portability, and full ecosystem integration. Unlike most systems, PNOĒ measures both oxygen and carbon dioxide—enabling a complete view of aerobic metabolism. It delivers lab-grade testing at a fraction of the cost, with no fixed location required. Beyond the device, PNOĒ includes access to its Precision App, prebuilt exercise and nutrition plans, white-label branding, business support, and a team of metabolic experts who help practitioners scale. This makes it not just a diagnostic tool, but a business-growth engine for modern health practices.
Who is PNOĒ designed for?
PNOĒ is built for forward-thinking professionals in functional medicine, integrative health, physiotherapy, fitness, and performance coaching. Whether you’re a clinic offering bio-optimization services, a wellness spa looking to personalize IV or red light therapy, or a performance center training high-level athletes, PNOĒ equips you with the data you need to create truly personalized programs. It’s also ideal for longevity clinics and practitioners working with aging populations, offering a non-invasive and scientifically validated way to quantify progress, guide interventions, and boost client engagement.
Testing & Accuracy
Is PNOĒ accurate for VO₂ max and RMR testing?
Yes. PNOĒ is independently validated to match the gold-standard COSMED Quark CPET in accuracy.
How long does a PNOĒ test take?
Just 10 minutes. It’s fully non-invasive, with instant results and no blood or lab work.
What does PNOĒ measure?
PNOĒ measures 23 clinically relevant biomarkers through a non-invasive breath analysis, offering a complete picture of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and cellular function.
Here’s how they break down:
Pulmonary & Respiratory Function
Breathing Frequency
Tidal Volume
Minute Ventilation
Forced Expired Volume
VE/VCO₂ (Ventilatory Efficiency)
End-tidal CO₂
End-tidal O₂
Fraction of Expired CO₂
Fraction of Expired O₂
Cardiovascular & Circulatory Health
Heart Rate
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
O₂ Pulse
VO₂/BF (Oxygen to Breathing Frequency Ratio)
Metabolic Function & Energy Utilization
VO₂ Peak (VO₂ max)
VCO₂ (Carbon Dioxide Production)
Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER)
Caloric Burn
Fat Oxidation
Carbohydrate Oxidation
Mechanical Efficiency
Crossover Point (fat-to-carb switch point)
Performance & Threshold Markers
Aerobic Threshold
Anaerobic Threshold
Can PNOĒ detect metabolic inefficiencies?
Yes. It identifies metabolic slowdown, poor fat burn, and weak cardiorespiratory performance.
Technology & Integration
Is PNOĒ portable?
Yes. The device is fully portable and designed for in-clinic, remote, or on-site use.
Is PNOĒ compatible with wearables?
Yes. While the PNOĒ device itself does not connect directly to wearables, the PNOĒ software platform and Precision App integrate seamlessly with Apple Health and Google Fit. This enables indirect data syncing from popular wearables like Apple Watch, WHOOP, Garmin, Fitbit, and Oura Ring—providing a unified view of your clients’ metabolic data alongside daily activity, sleep, heart rate, and more.
Does PNOĒ require calibration?
Yes, a simple calibration process is done before each test for optimal accuracy.
Does PNOĒ offer software updates?
Yes. Connect via USB to your computer and easily apply updates when released.
Is there a mobile app for PNOĒ?
Yes. The PNOĒ Precision App lets you view test results, track progress, and deliver care.
Insights & Results
How does PNOĒ calculate biological age?
PNOĒ estimates biological age using your VO₂ max—your body’s maximum oxygen consumption rate during exercise. According to the American Heart Association, VO₂ max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity and chronic disease risk. Because VO₂ max reflects the performance of your lungs, heart, and cells simultaneously, it serves as an umbrella metric for overall physiological health. By comparing your VO₂ max to age-based population norms, PNOĒ determines how biologically “young” or “old” your body behaves, giving you an actionable, lab-free insight into your longevity.
Can PNOĒ help with weight loss?
Yes. PNOĒ provides the gold standard in personalized weight loss assessment by measuring your resting metabolic rate (RMR), fat burn efficiency, and metabolic flexibility through breath analysis. This allows practitioners to calculate precise calorie needs, optimal macronutrient ratios, and whether your body is relying on fat or carbohydrates for energy. It also uncovers signs of metabolic slowdown—often caused by extreme diets, overtraining, or medications like GLP-1s—and delivers tailored training and nutrition plans to reverse it. This approach ensures clients receive a weight loss strategy that aligns with their actual metabolism, not generic assumptions.
How does PNOĒ help improve athletic performance?
PNOĒ helps athletes and active individuals optimize performance by analyzing every step of the oxygen pathway: from how the lungs inhale it, to how the heart circulates it, to how the cells use it for energy. It measures VO₂ max, O₂ pulse, respiratory efficiency, and fuel usage at different heart rate zones. This allows PNOĒ to identify your limiting factor—whether it’s cellular inefficiency, cardiovascular strain, or poor breathing mechanics—and recommend a personalized plan to overcome it. You’ll also get precise heart rate training zones and fueling strategies, including how much fat and carbohydrate your body uses at each intensity, to maximize endurance, power, and recovery.
What information is included in a PNOĒ report?
The PNOĒ report includes clinical-grade data on 23 metabolic biomarkers. This includes VO₂ max, resting metabolic rate (RMR), fat and carb utilization, respiratory exchange ratio (RER), biological age, breathing pattern quality, and nervous system activation. It also breaks down your optimal training mix (resistance, endurance, interval), personalized macronutrient needs, and calorie intake. The report clearly shows which physiological systems—lungs, heart, cells, or nervous system—are underperforming, and provides programming recommendations tailored to your goals, whether it’s fat loss, performance, longevity, or injury prevention.
Pricing & Packages
What are the differences between the PNOĒ packages?
PNOĒ offers flexible packages designed to support practices at every stage of growth. Whether you’re a smaller clinic looking to introduce metabolic testing or a larger wellness center aiming for comprehensive integration, there’s a solution tailored to your needs. Our packages provide scalable access to PNOĒ’s clinical-grade technology, expert support, software tools, and educational resources—allowing you to build and expand your metabolic testing services at your own pace. This approach ensures you invest only in what fits your practice today, with options to grow as your client base and service offerings evolve.
Business Use & ROI
How can PNOĒ help me attract new clients to my practice?
PNOĒ attracts high-intent clients focused on weight loss, longevity, and performance by offering advanced metabolic testing, including VO₂ max, RMR, and biological age analysis. These personalized insights create powerful entry points for a wide range of programs and services. Many practices leverage PNOĒ to run metabolic workshops, corporate wellness days, and grand opening events—converting 15–40 leads per event into long-term clients.
Using PNOĒ data, you can confidently recommend targeted services such as:
- IV therapy and nutrient infusions
- Red light and infrared sauna treatments
- Hormone optimization programs
- Personalized nutrition coaching
- Custom exercise and training plans
- Longevity and anti-aging protocols
By connecting metabolic diagnostics with these high-value services, PNOĒ turns client insights into actionable, revenue-generating opportunities that differentiate your practice in the marketplace.
How does PNOĒ increase uptake of services like IV therapy, red light, and PEMF?
PNOĒ identifies a client’s specific biological limitations—whether it’s poor fat metabolism, low cardiorespiratory performance, or high biological age. These findings are used to directly connect clients to appropriate services like IV therapy, red light therapy, PEMF, or hormone optimization. It transforms metabolic testing into a diagnostic funnel that justifies and personalizes your existing offerings, increasing uptake and perceived value.
How does PNOĒ help improve client retention and long-term value?
PNOĒ drives retention by showing real, trackable progress across 23 biomarkers like VO₂ max and metabolic rate. This data gives clients proof that your programs are working—building trust and accountability. By offering retests every 3–6 months and using our personalized programming platform, you can turn clients into long-term members and increase lifetime value significantly.
What kind of revenue can I generate by offering PNOĒ?
You can monetize PNOĒ in multiple ways—charging for metabolic testing ($125–$350), consultations, and personalized nutrition or training plans. Many practices break even with just 1–2 clients per month. Others bundle PNOĒ into premium programs, memberships, and performance packages, generating $1,000–$5,000/month in recurring revenue while increasing retention and upselling core services.
Certification & Training
What’s included in the PNOĒ certification?
A 6–8 hour, self-paced course covering report analysis, metabolic science, and testing best practices.
Do I need to be certified to use PNOĒ?
Not required, but highly recommended. PNOĒ experts can also manage programming and client care for you.
Health & Medical Use
Can PNOĒ support mental health?
Yes. PNOĒ assesses breathing quality and autonomic nervous system balance, both of which directly influence brain oxygenation and metabolic activity. Because breathing patterns regulate stress responses and brain function, PNOĒ’s insights help tailor lifestyle, nutrition, and breathwork interventions that can improve mood, cognitive performance, and overall mental well-being. This makes PNOĒ a valuable tool for supporting mental health alongside physical fitness.
Does PNOĒ support cardiovascular evaluation?
Yes. PNOĒ provides clinical-grade measurements of VO₂ max and O₂ pulse—two of the most reliable indicators of cardiovascular fitness and heart disease risk. These biomarkers reveal how efficiently oxygen is transported and utilized by the heart and muscles, helping practitioners assess risk for conditions like coronary artery disease, heart failure, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Personalized nutrition and training recommendations based on these metrics support heart health and disease prevention.
Can PNOĒ assess posture or back pain risk?
Yes. Abnormal breathing patterns and chronic hyperventilation can destabilize core muscles, increasing risk of musculoskeletal injuries and lower back pain. PNOĒ evaluates breathing mechanics and symmetry to identify dysfunctional respiratory patterns that affect posture and musculoskeletal health. These insights allow practitioners to develop targeted interventions to reduce injury risk and improve functional stability.
Can PNOĒ support weight loss and fat burn?
Yes. PNOĒ measures metabolic rate, fat oxidation efficiency, and metabolic flexibility—the body’s ability to switch between burning fats and carbohydrates for energy. Many diets fail because they don’t align with these metabolic realities. PNOĒ enables personalized nutrition and training plans that optimize calorie intake and macronutrient balance, helping clients overcome metabolic slowdown and achieve sustainable fat loss.
Can PNOĒ reveal early indicators of sleep or neurological issues?
Yes. PNOĒ analyzes biomarkers such as ventilation efficiency and end-tidal CO₂, which can reflect breathing quality and gas exchange efficiency. Abnormalities in these biomarkers may indicate breathing mechanics linked to sleep disturbances like sleep apnea, as well as neurological imbalances that affect autonomic regulation. While not a diagnostic tool for disease, PNOĒ provides early warning signs that can guide further clinical evaluation and personalized intervention.
Client Experience & Operations
How long does it take to receive the device?
Typically 7–10 business days after payment. Typically 7–10 business days after payment.
What’s the onboarding process like?
When you join PNOĒ, you’re not just getting a device—you’re gaining a full support ecosystem dedicated to your success from day one. Here’s what you can expect:
- Device delivery and setup: Your PNOĒ system arrives with detailed instructions and guidance to get you started quickly.
- Two technical onboarding calls: Our experts walk you through device operation, software use, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth testing.
- Access to metabolic experts: Ongoing direct support from clinical and metabolic specialists who help interpret data and optimize protocols.
- Comprehensive training: Self-paced certification courses covering metabolic testing, report analysis, and breath analysis best practices.
- Dedicated success team: Your personal account manager and business coach guide you through implementation, marketing strategies, and scaling your services.
- Marketing toolkit: Professionally designed materials including brochures, digital assets, event support, and client education content to help you attract and retain clients.
- Business implementation strategy: Customized planning calls to map services, pricing, and client journeys tailored to your practice.
- Ongoing support and updates: Regular check-ins, software upgrades, and new feature rollouts keep you at the forefront of metabolic testing.
- Community and knowledge sharing: Access to a network of PNOĒ practitioners for peer learning, case studies, and best practices.
Our onboarding process is designed so you feel confident, capable, and fully supported throughout your entire PNOĒ journey. We’re with you every step of the way to ensure your success and help you deliver outstanding client results.
Can I speak with someone using PNOĒ?
Yes. We’ll connect you with active affiliates for honest insights.
Sanitation & Safety
How is the device sanitized?
Each unit includes antibacterial filters and uses hospital-grade wipes like Cydex Alpha between uses.
