VO₂ Max Testing

Looking to enhance your endurance, track your fitness progress, or optimise your training? Our university’s CASES accredited Physiology Laboratory offers VO₂ Max testing, the gold standard in aerobic fitness assessment. Whether you're an athlete, a recreational runner, or simply health-conscious, VO₂ Max testing provides precise, personalised insight into your cardiovascular performance and oxygen efficiency.

Why Book a VO₂ Max Test?

Scientific precision: Conducted using advanced metabolic equipment in a professional laboratory setting.

Tailored feedback: Receive a detailed, easy-to-understand report with expert interpretation.

Track improvements: Ideal for athletes seeking to monitor and enhance training outcomes.

What to Expect During Testing

VO₂ Max testing involves gradually increasing exercise intensity – typically on a treadmill, rower or cycle ergometer, depending on your sport or preference, until you reach your maximum effort.

Throughout the test, we monitor heart rate and oxygen uptake, and an optional small capillary blood sample is taken before and afterwards to assess blood lactate levels.

Who Can Benefit?

Runners, cyclists, rower and endurance athletes

Personal trainers and coaches

Fitness enthusiasts of all levels

Anyone curious about their aerobic capacity

What You’ll Receive

A professionally conducted VO₂ Max test

A comprehensive report with your results

Results delivered within 5 working days of your test

10% discount on the service you book with us with 12 months of your test

Pricing

Standard Price: £95

Discounted Price: £80 – Available if you are happy for the test to be conducted by a supervised student practitioner.

Additional Services: If you would like to add other services i.e a health check or body compositional analysis, then please let us know when you enquire for a quote.

By choosing the discounted option, you’ll be directly supporting our mission to give students hands-on experience under expert staff supervision – a vital part of their professional development.

Book Your Test Today

Appointments are available for the public.

To book your VO₂ Max test or to find out more, please contact:
sportscience@marjon.ac.uk

Testimonials

Martin Elton Charles King (April 2025)

‘’Very happy with all aspects of VO2 Max test undertaken. All steps explained in depth before and during test. Good conduct of test with plenty of encouragement throughout. Special mention to Meg Okey and on the day team for all round great experience provided.’’

Daniel Loder (February 2025)

‘’ The staff and students were excellent and talked me through the whole process. The facilities are excellent.’’