Lactate Threshold & VO2 Max Testing
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Get Faster and Fitter
Doing Less?

Whether you run, Hyrox, or just want every session to count. Get the same testing data elite athletes use...without leaving your gym.

Doctor-led testing
Instantly actionable results
Completely personalised
Success Stories

Real results from real people.

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Hyrox Elite 15 athletes

Lauren and Charlie race at the top level of Hyrox! As regular clients, our tests help them precisely understand their bodies but also to learn more about each other. They gain insights regarding where to focus their training for both solo and double races and how to work together on the course!

Fine tuning their training for the elite 15
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Tom

Training for a half marathon

“I thought I was training hard enough but going nowhere. The test showed me I was spending almost all my time in the wrong zones. I got faster within weeks of proper training. Thanks”

Training transformed
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Harleen

Fitness Enthusiast

“I nearly didn't book because I thought this was only for elite athletes. The earlobe prick was nothing and I got my report in two days. Now I run three times a week instead of four but I'm improving faster!”

Getting faster doing less!
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Jordan

Hyrox athlete

“I took the test because I was never sure about my Hyrox running pace. I either went out too fast or had too much left in the tank. The results showed me exactly where my thresholds sat and gave me a precise pace to target.”

4 minute PB two weeks later.
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Marc

Endurance Athlete

“The data will really help my run coach and I in preparing for a Backyard Ultra”

Can optimise training with his coach
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Richard

Owner of Team Rees Group

“The service is doctor-led, so you feel confident and reassured that the results are accurate and professionally delivered.”

Requires accurate data
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Matt

Hyrox Elite Athlete and UFIT Coach

“I needed to get this test but had a negative experience elsewhere. This was so professionally done and they made sure the data was useful, practically not just numbers.”

Needed useful, practical data
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Adam

Experienced runner, aiming for a sub 2hr20 marathon

“This is a really great service to inform runners of where their thresholds actually are. They can use the data to inform their training rather than leaning towards overtraining, fatigue and injury”

Avoiding overtraining, fatigue and injury
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Andrew

Performance and Fitness Coach, training for 10k and Hyrox races

“Really great service to have in house at Team Rees and I'm looking forward to seeing how my training improves my numbers!”

Tracking training effectiveness through repeat testing
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Charlotte

Completed first marathon

“I work long hours and can only train a few times a week. Learning about my body was vital in making sure every session counted.”

Busy job, no junk miles!
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Bodger

Hyrox Elite Athlete, Owner of KORE Gym, Newport

Multiple Hyrox flags won, Bodger is knocking on the door of Elite 15. Since opening KORE, he has become time constrained and needs to train efficiently.

Training more efficiently and effectively
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Jake

Hyrox athlete

“Found out my engine was more developed than I thought so I had the confidence to push myself on the runs and cardio stations”

Fitter than he thought!
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Amy

Very fast runner!

“I had been stuck at a plateau for a long time. This helped me break through and achieve my best ever time of 1hr30 for the half marathon.”

Broke through her plateau

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What You Get

What you get: your body's data, made simple and actionable.

Professional athletes don't guess. They test, train precisely and keep improving. That same ability is now available to you.

An example lactate threshold curve. Blood lactate (mmol/L) is plotted against running speed (km/h) from 8 to 17 km/h. The background is shaded into three areas by the two dashed thresholds: green below the aerobic threshold (around 11 km/h), yellow between the thresholds, and red above the anaerobic threshold (around 14 km/h). A colour bar beneath the chart maps the five training zones, from Z1 recovery up to Z5 VO2max. The aerobic and anaerobic thresholds are the first and second lactate thresholds we identify in your test.

Your threshold profile

Tap or hover the lines or labels to learn what they mean.

Training zones

Z1
Z2
Z3
Z4
Z5

The lactate curve is included in the Lactate Threshold and Combined tests.

Pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses

See exactly how developed your aerobic fitness is and understand where to focus next..

Train at the right intensity

Learn your actual training zones calculated from your actual physiology, no estimates. Every session becomes more effective, progress is faster and nothing is wasted.

Know your race paces

Understand what pace or intensity you can sustain and for how long. No more blowing up mid-race or leaving too much in the tank.

Retest and see real progress

Come back after a training block and see exactly how your body has improved

How It Works

Three simple steps

Simple, quick and done at your gym!

01

Run on a treadmill

Start out at a comfortable pace. We gradually increase the speed every few minutes, building up to a hard effort.

02

For lactate testing we take a tiny drop of blood from your earlobe, roughly 8 times. For VO2 testing, you wear a light mask that measures the air you breathe. The combined test includes both.

03

Get your results

You will get your full report after your test. It covers the results for your test, your lactate curve and/or VO2 max, your training zones and clear guidance on how to use them to maximum effect.

Allow around 90 minutes, or around 2 hours for the combined test. You can train as normal afterwards.

Who Is IT for?

Built for anyone who wants to train seriously

If you train with purpose and want to get better, these tests are for you.

Hyrox Athletes

Don't guess your race pace! Get the numbers that tell you exactly where to push and where to hold back!

Runners

Go beyond heart rate. Understand exactly how your body performs, which zones will build your engine and what specifically helps YOU get faster.

Anyone wanting to improve!

Time is limited, life is busy. Make sure that when you do train, every session is pulling you toward your goals as efficiently as possible.

About Us

Doctors in your corner. Science on your side.

We saw that the testing elite athletes rely on to improve and strategise was out of reach for most people, so we built FitnessCheck to change that.

Dr Simran Baker-Singh

Dr Simran Baker-Singh

Anaesthetic & Intensive Care Doctor

Runs most days with Tofu the Cockapoo. Competes in Hyrox with his wife and Canicross with his dog.

Dr Luke Nixon

Dr Luke Nixon

Anaesthetic & Emergency Medicine Doctor, Sports Scientist, Former elite level swimmer

Holds a Sports Science degree on top of Medicine and regularly competes in Hyrox, CrossFit Games, Triathlon and Ironman.

Dr Tayla Baker-Singh

Dr Tayla Baker-Singh

(Actually a dentist!), outfit design, lab experiment

Fills many roles at FitnessCheck and is often the subject of testing. She is an avid runner and also trains for Hyrox.

Tofu the Cockapoo

Tofu the Cockapoo

Chief Motivation Officer

athlete with a above 200 (but refuses to comply with formal testing). Motivates the team every day.

Pricing

Simple and transparent

No hidden fees.

VO2 Max Test

£250per test

60 minute appointment

VO2 max measured accurately with full gas analysis
A key predictor of long-term health and endurance potential
Clear, actionable performance report

Lactate Threshold Test

£250per test

90 minute appointment

Precise threshold identification
Personalised training zones from your own physiology
Clear, actionable performance report
Best Value

Combined Lactate Threshold and VO2 Test

£400per test

2 hour appointment

Lactate threshold and VO2 max in one session
More data for a complete physiological profile
Clear, actionable performance report

Results guarantee

Your personalised data identified from every test or your money back

Ready to train with real data?

Stop guessing your training zones. Get the same testing elite athletes rely on, at a location near you.