Sports consultancy and performance testing
Have you set yourself an ambitious personal goal to complete a 10k run or even a marathon? Are you a sports team looking for support with your training, diet, technique or mindset?
The Wrexham University Centre of Performance offers consultancy services to individuals and teams. The team offers a range of services for athletes, novice individuals and teams to further develop performance, health, exercise and nutrition.
Performance Testing Catalogue (prices inclusive of VAT)
Sport physiological assessments:
- VO2max testing: £130
- Body composition analysis: £60
- Lactate threshold testing: £150
- Ventilatory threshold testing: £160
Dietary assessment:
- Full dietary analysis: £90
- Full written diet plan: £130
Health assessments:
- Blood lipid profile: £40
- Full health MOT: £60
Health Clinics:
- Health Clinics to be held weekly on Wednesdays 12-2pm starting in April 2026: £10 for one month.
Please note that participants need to have a pre-existing health condition for this service.
Biomechanics and performance analysis:
- Isokinetic Testing (Isokinetic Dynamometer): £90
- Technique Analysis: £160
Injury rehabilitation:
- Anti-Gravity (Alter-G) Treadmill: £40
Strength and conditioning consultancy:
- Per child per session: £10
- Per person per session: £40
- Per group per session: £100
BOOK A PERFORMANCE TEST
Click the link above to book a session in Sports Physiology, Injury Rehabilitation, Dietetics, Health, Biomechanics, or Performance Analysis.
BOOK A CONSULTANCY SERVICE
Click the link above to book a Strength and Conditioning Consultancy Service.
Group discounts available, please note your group size when requesting a booking and a member of the team will discuss this with you further. Please allow up to 5 working days for a response to your request submission.
If you would like more specific information about the testing available, or would like to discuss your performance plan in more detail with one of our experts, please contact performance@glyndwr.ac.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our performance testing and consultancy services. If you cannot find the information you need below, please contact the team and we will be happy to help.
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General Questions
How long do appointments take?
Appointment length varies depending on the service:
- VO₂ Max appointments: 90–120 minutes.
- Lactate Threshold 90–120 minutes.
- Full Health MOT and Body Composition appointments: approximately 1 hour.
Time includes screening, warm-up, cool-down and discussion of results.
Which test will help determine my training zones?
If your main goal is identifying training zones, the Ventilatory Threshold (VT) test is usually the most suitable option.
This follows a similar protocol to Lactate Threshold testing but uses gas analysis equipment to identify training thresholds.
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VO₂ Max Testing
Can I book a VO₂ Max and Lactate Threshold test together?
No. These assessments use different testing protocols and cannot be performed within the same session.
Is VO₂ Max testing carried out using a mask and gas analysis equipment?
Yes. We use the Cortex Metalyzer with Hans Rudolph masks for direct breath-by-breath gas analysis, providing detailed metabolic and cardiopulmonary measurements in real time.
Is the VO₂ Max test treadmill-based?
Testing is primarily treadmill-based and this is our recommended option. However, testing can also be completed using a Monark Ergometer Bike if appropriate.
Will I receive my results?
Yes. You will receive:
- A copy of your physiological data (Excel format)
- A verbal explanation of your results
- Comparison against normative data
What information is included in my VO₂ Max results?
Results can include:
- VO₂ Max value
- Ventilatory Threshold 1 (VT1)
- Ventilatory Threshold 2 (VT2)
- Peak values
- Heart rate data
- Respiratory measurements
- Exercise stage information
Data can also be smoothed to your preferred reporting interval (for example, every 30 seconds).
Does VO₂ Max testing provide heart rate training zones?
VO₂ Max testing does not directly calculate training zones, but these can be estimated using your VO₂ Max data.
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Lactate Threshold Testing
Is lactate measured using blood samples?
Yes. We use the Lactate Pro 2 meter, with blood lactate collected using a finger-prick sample during each stage of testing.
Heart rate and lactate threshold values are recorded throughout the assessment.
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Body Composition
How is body composition measured?
We use the SECA mBCA 515 Body Composition Analyser, which uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology.
What information does body composition analysis provide?
Measurements can include:
- Body fat percentage
- Fat-free mass
- Muscle mass (whole and segmental)
- Total body water
- Body cell mass
- Intracellular and extracellular water
Does body composition analysis measure bone density?
No. The system does not measure bone density.
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Health Assessments
What does the Full Health MOT include?
The Full Health MOT includes:
- Weight and height measurements
- BMI calculation
- Waist circumference
- Medical questionnaire
- Blood pressure assessment
- Blood cholesterol testing
- Blood sugar testing
