Founded in 1980, COSMED is an Italian company that specializes in the global design, manufacturing, and distribution of diagnostic medical devices.

With over 30.000 installations worldwide, COSMED is one of the most experienced and reliable providers of Metabolic and Body Composition solutions for laboratories focused on Sport Science and Human Performance.

Throughout its existence, the company has made substantial investments in research and development, as well as human resources, leading to the creation of numerous international patents in Gas Exchange and Body Composition technology.

COSMED boasts unique products for Resting Energy Expenditure measurement, gold standard solutions for Body Composition analysis, and versatile modern devices for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.

COSMED is constantly committed to innovate and provide breakthrough technology in the field of Cardiopulmonary diagnostics. Strong collaborations with International Scientific Communities and Academic and Research Organizations to support development and anticipate customer’s needs.

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Routledge/ Taylor & Francis are proud to publish the Journal of Sports Sciences, in affiliation with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Taylor & Francis is one of the world's leading academic Publishers in Sport Science, with the portfolio covering all areas of the discipline.

Additionally, Routledge/Taylor & Francis are one of the leading international publishers of academic books in the areas of sport, sport science and coaching publishing at all levels, from introductory textbooks and research monographs to authoritative handbooks and practical texts for professionals, including a proud book publishing partnership with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

With an international author makeup and global readership, our book list represents the cutting edge of sport publishing.