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Physiological testing for athletes, runners, cyclists and teams
The Sport Physiology Hub at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides laboratory-based and field-based physiological testing for runners, cyclists, triathletes, team-sport athletes and people looking to improve their fitness and performance.
Using research-level equipment and established testing methods, our sport physiologists can measure how your body responds to exercise. Your results can help you understand your current fitness, establish personalised training zones, identify strengths and weaknesses and make more informed decisions about your training.
Our most common sport physiology tests for endurance athletes are listed below. These include VO₂ max testing, lactate threshold testing, running economy and cycling efficiency assessments, and running shoe comparisons.
We can also evaluate training sessions and provide tailored assessments for individual athletes, teams, clubs, coaches and governing bodies.
Available sport physiology tests
VO2 max testing
Measure the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise to understand your aerobic fitness, establish training zones and track improvements in performance over time.
Book this testLactate threshold testing
Measure how your body responds to increasing exercise intensity and establish personalised training zones to improve endurance performance.
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Understand how efficiently your body uses energy while running or cycling and identify opportunities to improve performance.
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Compare different shoes using physiological measurements to discover which option provides the greatest benefit for your performance.
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Evaluate your training sessions using physiological data to determine whether your programme is helping you achieve your goals.
Book this testBespoke testing and consultancy
We can create tailored testing programmes and consultancy services for individuals, teams, clubs and governing bodies.
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