Sports Performance
Testing
Advanced fitness analysis and tailored insights to optimise strength, endurance, and recovery.
Clear Data, Not Guesswork
The CSC Performance Lab offers evidence-based testing for runners, cyclists, triathletes and active individuals who want clear data and practical guidance, not guesswork.
Evidence-Based Testing
Performance Testing Services
Aerobic Engine Assessment (VO2 Max Test)
Flat rate: £135 (January rate: £99)
VO2 Max testing measures your body's peak ability to use oxygen during intense exercise; it's the gold standard for assessing cardiovascular fitness. It's a powerful look under the hood of your performance engine, revealing your aerobic capacity, endurance potential, and how efficiently your body turns effort into results.
- VO2 max test on bike or treadmill
- VO2 max score and age/sex percentile
- Heart rate and pace/power zones (easy, steady, tempo, threshold, high intensity)
- 15-minute post-test explanation
- Summary report with key recommendations
Endurance Performance Profile (VO2 Max + Lactate Threshold)
Flat rate: £225 (January rate: £165)
Your Lactate Threshold is the point where your body starts to fatigue faster than it can recover. Knowing exactly where that line is helps you train right on it, pushing performance without burning out. During the test, we track your blood lactate levels as exercise intensity increases. By combining VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold assessments, you'll get a precise insight into your optimal training zones.
- VO2 max test (bike or treadmill)
- Lactate threshold test using step protocol
- Determination of lactate threshold heart rate and pace/power
- Full set of heart rate and pace/power zones based on threshold
- 30 minute one to one consultation to interpret results and plan training focus
- Detailed written report, including strengths, limiters and practical training suggestions
Metabolic and Body Composition Check (RMR + Body Composition)
Flat rate: £140 (January rate: £105)
- Resting metabolic rate (RMR) test
- Body composition assessment (body fat percentage, lean mass estimate and basic segmental data, subject to equipment)
- Estimated daily energy needs and suggested calorie ranges for maintenance, loss or gain
- 20-minute feedback session
- Summary with clear targets and suggested re-test interval
Annual Performance MOT
Flat rate: £420 per year (January rate: £330)
- One Endurance Performance Profile (VO2 max + lactate threshold)
- One Metabolic and Body Composition Check
- Two mini follow ups (20-minute review tests or coaching calls, in person or online)
- Annual summary letter for the athlete and, if they wish, their coach