{"id":188592,"date":"2026-05-07T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=188592"},"modified":"2026-05-07T07:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:01:21","slug":"take-a-look-inside-the-puma-nitro-lab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/sports\/take-a-look-inside-the-puma-nitro-lab\/","title":{"rendered":"Werfen Sie einen Blick in das PUMA NITRO LAB"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/de\/\">Startseite<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/de\/category\/sports\/\">Sport<\/a>\/\n        Werfen Sie einen Blick in das PUMA NITRO LAB\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NITRO-LAB_Hero.webp\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;        object-position: 36% 45%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide rowPostHeader\">\n    <div id=\"postHeaderText\" class=\"col tcenter\" >\n        <div class=\"cat\"><a class=\"secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/category\/sports\/\">Sport<\/a><\/div>\n        <div id=\"headerSocialIcons\" class=\"headerSocialIcons tleft\">\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fde%2Fsports%2Ftake-a-look-inside-the-puma-nitro-lab%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fde%2Fsports%2Ftake-a-look-inside-the-puma-nitro-lab%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/sports\/take-a-look-inside-the-puma-nitro-lab\/&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fde%2Fsports%2Ftake-a-look-inside-the-puma-nitro-lab%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >Werfen Sie einen Blick in das PUMA NITRO LAB<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >PUMAs Hochleistungstestanlage<\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">7. Mai 2026 <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"\" class=\"headerSocialIconsMobile tcenter mobile\">\n            <a class=\"sharing\" id=\"mobileshare\" onclick='navigator.share({ \"title\": &quot;Take a look inside the PUMA NITRO LAB&quot;, \"text\": &quot;Step inside PUMA\\u2019s NITRO LAB, where athletes, data and biomechanics shape the future of performance. 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Bei PUMA beginnt es damit, den Athleten zuzuh\u00f6ren und jede Entscheidung mit Daten zu untermauern. Die Zusammenarbeit mit den Athleten ist ein wichtiger Teil des Prozesses. Deshalb besuchen viele von PUMAs Spitzensportlern regelm\u00e4\u00dfig das NITRO LAB in Dillenburg, um Produkte zu testen, Feedback zu geben und die Zukunft der Leistungsinnovation mitzugestalten.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default firstLetter\" >Das NITRO LAB, das in Zusammenarbeit mit Hartmann Orthopedics &amp; Sports gegr\u00fcndet und betrieben wird, ist eine Einrichtung f\u00fcr Hochleistungstests, in der Innovation, Biomechanik und echtes Athletenfeedback unter einem Dach zusammenkommen. Von laufoptimierten Schuhen bis hin zu Fu\u00dfball und HYROX - das NITRO LAB unterst\u00fctzt Leistungstests in einer Vielzahl von Disziplinen.\u00a0<br><br>Diesmal war die Schweizer Mittelstreckenl\u00e4uferin Audrey Werro, eines der aufstrebenden jungen Talente des Sports und Inhaberin des Schweizer 800-Meter-Landesrekords, bei uns zu Gast. Sie erlebte den Testprozess hautnah mit und gab uns wertvolles Athleten-Feedback.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><em>In dieser Geschichte werden Sie vielleicht auch einen Blick auf Schuhe werfen, die noch nicht vollst\u00e4ndig enth\u00fcllt sind. Einige der gezeigten Modelle sind fr\u00fche Prototypen der kommenden Saison - noch in der Entwicklung, noch in der Testphase und noch nicht bereit f\u00fcr die Startlinie. PUMA CATch UP gew\u00e4hrt Ihnen einen authentischen Blick hinter die Kulissen echter Tests mit echten Sportlern.<\/em><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row cols image text -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowTwoColumnsWide spacing articleText\">\n    <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\" aspect-ratio: 1.5028901734104  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Romain-Girard_Quote.webp'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"quote\" >\u201cBei PUMA beginnt alles mit unseren Athleten. Wir arbeiten mit den schnellsten M\u00e4nnern und Frauen der Welt zusammen, um ihnen zu besseren Leistungen zu verhelfen. Dann nutzen wir unsere Erkenntnisse, um unsere Produkte zum Nutzen von L\u00e4ufern auf allen Ebenen zu erneuern. Das PUMA NITRO LAB wird entscheidend dazu beitragen, die Erkenntnisse zu gewinnen, die die n\u00e4chste Generation der Produktentwicklung auf und neben der Strecke vorantreiben werden.\u201d<br><strong>- Romain Girard, Vizepr\u00e4sident f\u00fcr Innovation<\/strong><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Warum Hartmann?\u00a0<\/h2>Das Besondere am NITRO LAB ist, dass es sich nicht um ein internes Testzentrum handelt. Wir arbeiten bewusst mit externen Experten zusammen, um zus\u00e4tzliche Glaubw\u00fcrdigkeit, Fachwissen und eine neue Perspektive in die Produktentwicklung einzubringen.\u00a0<br><br>Hartmann verf\u00fcgt \u00fcber jahrzehntelange Erfahrung in den Bereichen Orthop\u00e4die, Leistungsoptimierung und individuelle Einlagen. Ihr biomechanisches Fachwissen f\u00fcgt den Sporttests eine weitere Dimension hinzu und hilft Sportlern, nicht nur bessere Leistungen zu erbringen, sondern sich auch effizienter zu bewegen und das Verletzungsrisiko zu verringern.\u00a0<br><br>Genauso wichtig ist, dass die Partnerschaft die \u201c\u00dcbersetzungsl\u00fccke\u201d beseitigt, die oft zwischen Tests und Produktentwicklung besteht. Dieselben Experten, die die Bewegung und die Fu\u00dfmechanik analysieren, k\u00f6nnen direkt aus den Daten auch ma\u00dfgeschneiderte Einlagen f\u00fcr Spitzensportler entwickeln. Der Beweis? Der Beweis liegt in einem von vielen herausragenden Beispielen: Das Team produzierte eine Sohle f\u00fcr den PUMA-Athleten Neymar Jr. innerhalb eines au\u00dfergew\u00f6hnlich engen Zeitrahmens, um sicherzustellen, dass er f\u00fcr das Spiel bestens vorbereitet war. M\u00f6glich wurde dies durch die nahtlose Partnerschaft zwischen PUMA und Hartmann, bei der alles aus einer Hand kommt.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image single -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t<div class=\"0 scrollAnim\" \n\t    \n\t     style=\"Wide;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t;\" >\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t    class=\"\"\n\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Puma_Nitro-Lab_Logo.webp\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t    object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Wo Wissenschaft auf Geschwindigkeit trifft\u00a0<br><\/h2>Im NITRO LAB k\u00f6nnen Athleten eine Reihe fortschrittlicher Tests absolvieren, um zu verstehen, wie sich der K\u00f6rper bewegt, wie Schuhe funktionieren und wie zuk\u00fcnftige Produkte verbessert werden k\u00f6nnen. Es ist ein Ort, der dazu dient, die Leistung voranzutreiben, Konventionen in Frage zu stellen und die kleinsten Verbesserungen zu entdecken, die den gr\u00f6\u00dften Unterschied ausmachen k\u00f6nnen. Wie Romain Girard es ausdr\u00fcckt,<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_quote\" >\u201cMan findet die Grenzen erst heraus, wenn man sie \u00fcberschreitet.\u201d<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Biomechanische Tests\u00a0<\/h2>Mithilfe von K\u00f6rpersensoren und druckmessenden Einlegesohlen k\u00f6nnen die Sportler genau sehen, wie sich die Kraft im Schuh durch den Fu\u00df bewegt. Um die Tests n\u00e4her an die realen Leistungsbedingungen heranzuf\u00fchren, verf\u00fcgt die Einrichtung \u00fcber eine Indoor-Laufbahn mit einer L\u00e4nge von etwa 60 Metern, auf der die Athleten in einer kontrollierten Testumgebung richtig beschleunigen und hohe Geschwindigkeiten erreichen k\u00f6nnen. Dar\u00fcber hinaus gibt es einen speziellen Rasenbereich, der ein Fu\u00dfballfeld simuliert, so dass Fu\u00dfballschuhe unter authentischen Bedingungen getestet werden k\u00f6nnen.\u00a0<br><br>Die Einrichtung wurde vor kurzem um spezielle HYROX-Teststationen erweitert, um Daten zu sammeln, die die besonderen Anforderungen von funktionellen Fitnessrennen widerspiegeln. Diese Erkenntnisse waren entscheidend f\u00fcr die Entwicklung des neu ver\u00f6ffentlichten <strong>PUMA Deviate NITRO\u2122 Elite HYROX <\/strong>und die Validierung ihrer Leistung unter sportartspezifischen Bedingungen. Zu den Stationen geh\u00f6ren eine Schiebe- und eine Zugstation, da diese Bewegungen sehr unterschiedliche Belastungen f\u00fcr den K\u00f6rper darstellen und Schuhe erfordern, die f\u00fcr den Halt und die Kraft\u00fcbertragung unter Belastung optimiert sind.\u00a0<br><br>Diese biomechanischen Daten helfen bei der Beantwortung wichtiger Fragen, z. B. welcher Schuh die Leistung eines Sportlers am besten unterst\u00fctzt, wo im Schuh Druckspitzen auftreten und wie Anpassungen der Passform oder der Einlegesohle Effizienz und Komfort verbessern k\u00f6nnen.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image multi 1 -->\n<div class=\"row rowImages2b spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5003663003663  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Puma_Nitro-Lab_Biomechanical-Testing_1.webp'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5025678650037  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Puma_Nitro-Lab_Biomechanical-Testing_2.webp'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0  ; background-image: url(''); background-size: cover;background-position: 0% 0%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image multi 1 -->\n<div class=\"row rowImages2b spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5025678650037  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NITRO-LAB_Hero.webp'); background-size: cover;background-position: 36% 45%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4926299456943  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Puma_Nitro-Lab_Biomechanical-Testing_4.webp'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0  ; background-image: url(''); background-size: cover;background-position: 0% 0%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Bewegungsanalyse und Muskelaktivierung\u00a0<\/h2>Mithilfe von Hochgeschwindigkeitskameras, 3D-Sensoren und Muskel\u00fcberwachungstechnologie kann das NITRO LAB sehen, wie sich ein Sportler bewegt und wie sein K\u00f6rper bei jedem Schritt arbeitet. Ein Gro\u00dfteil dieser Tests findet auf einem Laufband statt, das Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 30 km\/h erreicht und die Analyse von Bewegungen unter kontrollierten, wiederholbaren Hochgeschwindigkeitsbedingungen erm\u00f6glicht. Auf diese Weise k\u00f6nnen die Experten Details erkennen, die f\u00fcr das blo\u00dfe Auge oft unsichtbar sind, z. B. einen ungleichm\u00e4\u00dfigen Schritt, ein Bein, das h\u00e4rter arbeitet als das andere, oder Muskeln, die mehr Energie verbrauchen als n\u00f6tig.\u00a0<br><br>Die Erkenntnisse k\u00f6nnen sehr praktisch sein. Wenn die linke Wade eines L\u00e4ufers mehr Arbeit verrichtet als die rechte, kann das Team das Ungleichgewicht fr\u00fchzeitig erkennen und \u00c4nderungen bei Schuhen, Einlagen oder Training empfehlen. Beginnt ein Sportler erst sp\u00e4t in einer Trainingseinheit an Kraft zu verlieren, k\u00f6nnen die Daten auch zeigen, welche Muskeln zuerst erm\u00fcden. Durch das Verst\u00e4ndnis von Bewegung und Muskelaktivit\u00e4t k\u00f6nnen die Sportler effizienter laufen, bessere Leistungen erbringen und das Verletzungsrisiko verringern.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image multi 1 -->\n<div class=\"row rowImages2b spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5003663003663  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Puma_Nitro-Lab_Analysis-Activation_1.webp'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5025678650037  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Puma_Nitro-Lab_Analysis-Activation_2.webp'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0  ; background-image: url(''); background-size: cover;background-position: 0% 0%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Pr\u00fcfung der Lauf\u00f6konomie\u00a0<\/h2>Es mag Sie \u00fcberraschen, dass die Messung des Sauerstoffgehalts ein wichtiger Bestandteil von PUMAs Schuhinnovationsprozess ist. Eines der leistungsst\u00e4rksten Instrumente im NITRO LAB misst, wie effizient ein Sportler die Energie beim Laufen nutzt.\u00a0<br><br>Beim Tragen einer Leistungsmaske werden die Sauerstoffaufnahme und der Kohlendioxidaussto\u00df der Sportler analysiert, w\u00e4hrend sie mit verschiedenen Schuhmodellen laufen. Auf diese Weise l\u00e4sst sich ermitteln, wie viel Energie ein L\u00e4ufer bei einem bestimmten Tempo ben\u00f6tigt und welcher Schuh die beste Leistung erbringt.\u00a0<br><br>Jedes Detail z\u00e4hlt. D\u00e4mpfung, Passform, Geometrie und Reaktionsf\u00e4higkeit k\u00f6nnen alle die Lauf\u00f6konomie beeinflussen. Denn, wie Romain es ausdr\u00fcckt: \u201cDer Schuh sollte sich wie eine Verl\u00e4ngerung des K\u00f6rpers anf\u00fchlen\u201d, was bedeutet, dass die Energieverschwendung minimiert und die R\u00fcckgabe maximiert wird.\u00a0<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image multi 1 -->\n<div class=\"row rowImages2b spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66581306017926  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NITRO-LAB_Economy-Testing_1.webp'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66581306017926  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NITRO-LAB_Economy-Testing_2.webp'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0  ; background-image: url(''); background-size: cover;background-position: 0% 0%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>3D-Fu\u00df-Scan\u00a0<\/h2>Kein Fu\u00df gleicht dem anderen und das NITRO LAB beweist es.\u00a0<br><br>Mithilfe fortschrittlicher Scanner erhalten die Sportler eine vollst\u00e4ndige 3D-Fu\u00dfkarte mit 41 Messpunkten pro Fu\u00df. Diese Daten helfen den Teams, die ideale Passform, die Form und den Unterst\u00fctzungsbedarf zu verstehen.<br>\u00a0<br>F\u00fcr einige Spitzensportler k\u00f6nnen die Scandaten sogar dazu verwendet werden, vollst\u00e4ndig ma\u00dfgeschneiderte Schuhl\u00f6sungen zu entwickeln. Sie flie\u00dfen auch in die zuk\u00fcnftige Leistenentwicklung und das PUMA-Schuhdesign der n\u00e4chsten Generation ein.\u00a0<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image single -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t<div class=\"0 scrollAnim\" \n\t    \n\t     style=\"Wide;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t;\" >\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t    class=\"\"\n\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Puma_Nitro-Lab_Foot-Scan.webp\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t    object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Gebaut f\u00fcr jeden Athleten\u00a0<\/h2>Das NITRO LAB unterst\u00fctzt Spitzensportler auf der Jagd nach Weltklasseleistungen, aber die Erkenntnisse gehen weit \u00fcber das Spitzenniveau hinaus. Die hier gewonnenen Erkenntnisse helfen bei der Entwicklung zuk\u00fcnftiger PUMA-Produkte f\u00fcr L\u00e4ufer aller Leistungsklassen.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image single -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t<div class=\"0 scrollAnim\" \n\t    \n\t     style=\"Wide;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t;\" >\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t    class=\"\"\n\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NITRO-LAB_Build-for-every-athlete-1.webp\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t    object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_intro\" >Denn egal, ob Sie einen Marathon laufen, f\u00fcr HYROX trainieren oder eine neue Bestzeit anstreben - Innovation sollte f\u00fcr jeden funktionieren.\u00a0<br><br>Bei PUMA beginnt alles mit dem Athleten. Und im NITRO LAB beginnt die Zukunft der Leistung jetzt.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Treten Sie ein in PUMAs NITRO LAB, wo Athleten, Daten und Biomechanik die Zukunft der Leistung gestalten. 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At PUMA, it starts with listening to athletes and backing every decision with data. Athlete collaboration is a crucial part of the process, which is why many of PUMA\\u0026rsquo;s elite athletes regularly visit the NITRO LAB in Dillenburg, Germany, to test products, share feedback and help shape the future of performance innovation.\",\"style\":\"intro\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"The NITRO LAB, created and operated in partnership with Hartmann Orthopedics \\u0026amp;amp; Sports, is a high-performance testing facility where innovation, biomechanics and real athlete feedback come together under one roof. From running\u2011optimised footwear to football and HYROX, the NITRO LAB supports performance testing across a wide range of disciplines.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;This time, we were joined by Swiss middle-distance runner Audrey Werro, one of the sport\\u0026rsquo;s rising young talents and holder of the 800-metres Swiss national record, who experienced the testing process firsthand and shared valuable athlete feedback.\",\"firstletter\":\"firstLetter\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Throughout this story, you may also notice glimpses of footwear that aren\\u0026rsquo;t fully revealed yet. 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We deliberately work with external experts to bring additional credibility, specialist knowledge and a fresh perspective to product development.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Hartmann has decades of experience in orthopaedics, performance optimisation and custom insoles. Their biomechanical expertise adds another dimension to sports testing- helping athletes not only perform better but also move more efficiently and reduce injury risk.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Just as importantly, the partnership removes the \\u0026ldquo;translation gap\\u0026rdquo; that often exists between testing and product creation. The same experts who analyse movement and foot mechanics can also develop customized insoles for elite athletes directly from the data. The proof? It lies in one of many standout examples: the team produced a sole for PUMA athlete Neymar Jr. under an exceptionally tight timeline, ensuring he was fully prepared for match play. 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To bring testing closer to real performance conditions, the facility includes an indoor running track of approximately 60 metres, allowing athletes to accelerate properly and reach high speeds within a controlled testing environment. In addition, there is a dedicated grass-surface area which simulates a football field, ensuring football boots can be tested under authentic surface conditions.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;The setup has recently been expanded with dedicated HYROX testing stations to gather data reflecting the unique demands of functional fitness racing. These insights were crucial for the development of the newly released \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;PUMA Deviate NITRO\\u0026trade; Elite HYROX \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;and the validation of its performance under sport-specific conditions. The stations include a sled push and pull station, as these movements place very different stresses on the body and require footwear that is optimized for grip and power transfer under load.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Together, this biomechanical setup helps answer key questions such as which shoe best supports an athlete\\u0026rsquo;s performance, where pressure hotspots occur inside the shoe, and how fit or insole adjustments can improve efficiency and comfort.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-image-multi {\"style\":\"2b\",\"images\":[{\"id\":188599},{\"id\":188600},{\"id\":\"placeholder\"}],\"className\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"headlines\":[],\"captions\":[],\"showCaptions\":[],\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-image-multi {\"style\":\"2b\",\"images\":[{\"id\":188596},{\"id\":188601},{\"id\":\"placeholder\"}],\"className\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"headlines\":[],\"captions\":[],\"showCaptions\":[],\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Motion Analysis \\u0026amp;amp; Muscle Activation\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;Using high-speed cameras, 3D sensors and muscle-monitoring technology, the NITRO LAB can see how an athlete moves and how their body works with every step. Much of this testing takes place on a treadmill that reaches speeds of up to 30 km\/h, allowing the analysis of movement in controlled, repeatable high-speed conditions. With this, experts can spot details that are often invisible to the naked eye, such as an uneven stride, one leg working harder than the other or muscles that are using more energy than they need to.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;The insights can be highly practical. If a runner\\u0026rsquo;s left calf is doing more work than the right, the team can identify the imbalance early and recommend changes in footwear, insoles or training. If an athlete begins to lose power late in a session, the data can also show which muscles are tiring first. 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This data helps teams understand ideal fit, shape and support needs.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;For some elite athletes, the scan data can even be used to develop fully customized footwear solutions. 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Insights gathered here help shape future PUMA products for runners of every ability.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-image-single {\"image\":{\"id\":188606,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NITRO-LAB_Build-for-every-athlete-1.webp\"},\"className\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"spacing\":true,\"style\":\"Wide\",\"headline\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"showCaption\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"Because whether you\\u0026rsquo;re racing a marathon, training for HYROX or chasing a new PB, innovation should work for everyone.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;At PUMA, everything starts with the athlete. And inside the NITRO LAB, the future of performance starts now.\",\"style\":\"intro\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->","post_title":"Take a look inside the PUMA NITRO LAB","post_excerpt":"Step inside PUMA\u2019s NITRO LAB, where athletes, data and biomechanics shape the future of performance. Real testing, real feedback and cutting-edge science come together to redefine footwear for running, football and HYROX.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"take-a-look-inside-the-puma-nitro-lab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-05-07 07:01:21","post_modified_gmt":"2026-05-07 05:01:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=188592","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","ancestors":[],"page_template":"","post_category":[18],"tags_input":[],"id":188592,"author":"3","date":"2026-05-07 07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-07 05:00:00","content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":188596,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NITRO-LAB_Hero.webp\"},\"headline\":\"Take a look inside the PUMA NITRO LAB\",\"content\":\"PUMA\\u0026rsquo;s high-performance testing facility\",\"className\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"What does it take to create the fastest products for the fastest athletes? 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From running\u2011optimised footwear to football and HYROX, the NITRO LAB supports performance testing across a wide range of disciplines.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;This time, we were joined by Swiss middle-distance runner Audrey Werro, one of the sport\\u0026rsquo;s rising young talents and holder of the 800-metres Swiss national record, who experienced the testing process firsthand and shared valuable athlete feedback.\",\"firstletter\":\"firstLetter\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Throughout this story, you may also notice glimpses of footwear that aren\\u0026rsquo;t fully revealed yet. Some of the models featured are early prototypes from upcoming seasons- still in development, still being tested, and not yet ready for the starting line. PUMA CATch UP gives you an authentic look behind the scenes of real testing with real athletes.\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-cols-image-text {\"content\":\"\\u0026ldquo;At PUMA everything starts with our athletes. We work with the fastest men and women in the world to help them perform better. Then we use our learnings to innovate our products for the benefit of runners at all levels. The PUMA NITRO LAB becomes critical in driving the insights that will drive the next generation of product development on and off the track.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\u202f\\u0026ndash; Romain Girard, Vice President Innovation\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\",\"image\":{\"id\":188605,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Romain-Girard_Quote.webp\"},\"order\":\"2\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"quote\",\"showCaption\":false,\"className\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"caption\":\"\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Why Hartmann?\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;What makes the NITRO LAB unique is that it\\u0026rsquo;s not an in-house testing centre. We deliberately work with external experts to bring additional credibility, specialist knowledge and a fresh perspective to product development.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Hartmann has decades of experience in orthopaedics, performance optimisation and custom insoles. Their biomechanical expertise adds another dimension to sports testing- helping athletes not only perform better but also move more efficiently and reduce injury risk.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Just as importantly, the partnership removes the \\u0026ldquo;translation gap\\u0026rdquo; that often exists between testing and product creation. The same experts who analyse movement and foot mechanics can also develop customized insoles for elite athletes directly from the data. The proof? It lies in one of many standout examples: the team produced a sole for PUMA athlete Neymar Jr. under an exceptionally tight timeline, ensuring he was fully prepared for match play. 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Much of this testing takes place on a treadmill that reaches speeds of up to 30 km\/h, allowing the analysis of movement in controlled, repeatable high-speed conditions. With this, experts can spot details that are often invisible to the naked eye, such as an uneven stride, one leg working harder than the other or muscles that are using more energy than they need to.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;The insights can be highly practical. If a runner\\u0026rsquo;s left calf is doing more work than the right, the team can identify the imbalance early and recommend changes in footwear, insoles or training. If an athlete begins to lose power late in a session, the data can also show which muscles are tiring first. 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