High Performance Testing
The Centre for Sports Medicine and Human Performance provide a variety of sport science support and fitness testing services to individual athletes and teams to enable them to reach their peak performance. Listed below are the common tests we perform. If the test or sport science support service you are looking for is not listed please call 01895 266481. Please note that fitness tests starting after 18:00 incur an additional £10 (ex VAT) charge.
VO2max & Lactate Profile Test
The VO2max & lactate profile fitness test is key for any endurance based athlete and the most accurate way to set training intensities and track changes in aerobic fitness. All tests are conducted using research grade equipment in our human performance physiology laboratories. The test can be conducted on either a treadmill, bike or rowing ergometer. Soon after the test you will receive a full written report which will include: information on your lactate threshold, lactate turnpoint and VO2max; personalised heart rate training zones and training advice. Please note that as this is a maximal exercise test people aged 40+ years are recomended to first seak approval from their GP.
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£99 (ex VAT)
To book or for more information call 01895 266481 or e-mail csmhp@brunel.ac.uk
Skinfold Body Composition Test
The skinfold assessment is an ideal add-on for the VO2max & lactate profile test, but can also be conducted on its own. This assessment measures the thickness of the skin and fat lying just underneath the skin. Seven different sites are measured across the upper and lower body. The results can be used to track changes in body composition over time and to calculate your percentage of body fat.
- £20 (ex VAT) – If conducted at the same time as a VO2max test
- £27 (ex VAT) – If conducted as a standalone test
To book or for more information call 01895 266481 or e-mail csmhp@brunel.ac.uk
Respiratory Assessments
Exercise-Induced Asthma Screening
This service is provided by Dr Pascale Kippelen who is an adviser to the International Olympic Committee – Medical Committee (IOC-MC) and to UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) on asthma-related issues in elite sport.
Assessment includes:
- Full lung function test using electronic spirometry
- Eucapnic Voluntary Hyperpnoea test – the gold standard for exercise-induced asthma detection in athletes (recommended by the IOC-MC)
- Inhaled mannitol challenge – an alternative test for exercise-induced asthma
- A written report for both yourself and your GP
Please e-mail asthma.screening@brunel.ac.uk for more information and fees.
Breathing assessment and training
This service is provided by Prof. Alison McConnell who developed the POWERbreathe® range of breathing muscle trainers and is a renowned respiratory exercise physiologist.
Assessment includes:
- Full lung function test using electronic spirometry
- Breathing assessment during exercise - for diagnosis of non-asthma related breathing dysfunction
- Respiratory muscle assessment
- Bespoke, sport-specific breathing training prescriptions
- A written report for both yourself and your GP
Please e-mail breathing@brunel.ac.uk for more information and fees.
Other available tests and services:
- Swimming lactate profiles
- Flexibility assessments
- Multi-stage fitness test and other field based tests
- Talks and presentations
- Squad or team support
Please e-mail csmhp@brunel.ac.uk or call 01895 266481 for more information. Free parking is available.
