Physiology testing
Sport and exercise physiology testing
Our physiology testing services are ideal for individuals and athletes who want to understand their responses to different types of exercise, prepare for an event, or develop nutrition strategies for match or race day.
Packages
Physiological testing packages
- Lactate threshold or VO2max test
Attendance: around 60 minutes
Choose which test you would like at the time of booking.
£120
Select option 1 from the list when ordering.
- Lactate threshold test
- VO2max test
Attendance: around 90 minutes
£210
Select option 2 from the list when ordering.
- Everything in the Silver package
- Economy and efficiency assessment
- Full body composition assessment
Attendance: around 120 minutes
£300
Select option 3 from the list when ordering.
- Everything in the Gold package
- A second visit to assess your other exercise mode — running on visit one, cycling on visit two
Attendance: two visits
Also perfect for test–retest: complete test one, return three months later, and save £175.
£425
Select option 4 from the list when ordering.
Lactate profile
This test determines key metabolic thresholds, lactate threshold and lactate turnpoint, to inform your training plan and training zones, and to monitor progress. It involves five to eight submaximal stages of three to four minutes at increasing intensity. At the end of each stage we take a capillary blood sample from the ear or finger, alongside heart rate and ratings of perceived exertion.
Maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) test
This test measures the maximum amount of oxygen you can take up and use during maximal exercise, giving a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness and a predictor of aerobic performance. Exercise intensity increases gradually until volitional exhaustion, at which point we determine V̇O2max and maximal heart rate.
All tests are conducted under the supervision of a qualified and experienced sport and exercise scientist.