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Sportstest Personalised coaching and sports testing for cyclists, triathletes and runners. Testing provides a wealth of inf

Whether you're a beginner or an elite athlete, knowing your personalised training zones will help you improve faster and to a higher level.

We’re now taking bookings for our Sportstest Maldives Performance Camp 2027 🌴In partnership with VO2 MasterThis is where...
01/04/2026

We’re now taking bookings for our Sportstest Maldives Performance Camp 2027 🌴
In partnership with VO2 Master

This is where testing leaves the lab and meets the real world

Across 7 days, we’ll be exploring:

• VO₂ responses in heat and humidity
• Running economy on sand vs firm ground
• Hydration strategies under real environmental stress
• The physiological impact of “I’m on holiday but still training”

Because your body doesn’t perform in perfect conditions

It performs here

In the heat
In the sun
With distractions, fatigue, and questionable decision making

Early testing shows:

Performance drops slightly when holding a coconut 🥥

We’re still analysing the data

Jokes aside, this is the direction things are heading

More context
More real-world insight
Better decisions

Maldives 2027 enquiries now open

Limited spaces
Coconuts optional

💜Always a great morning out supporting the CrossFit Telford athletes… with Body Composition… is their training and nutri...
28/02/2026

💜Always a great morning out supporting the CrossFit Telford athletes… with Body Composition… is their training and nutrition working… some great results, some surprises 🫢

💪 If you want to know yours get in touch

24/02/2026

🏃‍♀️✨Great to finally welcome .a.h into with

Lucie has been competing consistently at county level, racing across Staffordshire and the Midlands - from county champs to local road races - so it was brilliant to sit down and really dive into the data behind the performances with someone who has achieved some proper benchmark events that attract strong regional athletes. Racing at that level demands efficiency, strength and a well developed aerobic engine.

That’s exactly why we looked closely at her strengths but also weaknesses, her testing gave us clear insight into:

👉current aerobic capacity
👉where her true physiological ceiling sits
👉whether training zones match race demands
👉how much headroom there is for improvement

The most exciting part? There’s real room to raise the ceiling 📈

Pairing true race grit with object data, that’s where performance can really move. 💪🔥

What a busy week it’s been at the Performance CentreWe’ve welcomed a real mix of athletes through the doors. From triath...
20/02/2026

What a busy week it’s been at the Performance Centre

We’ve welcomed a real mix of athletes through the doors. From triathletes, coaching clients ( including some proudly representing their GB age groups 🇬🇧), to high-standard runners, strong club runners, and lifestyle clients all working towards their own personal goals.

That’s what we love most - performance means something different to everyone, and it’s great to see such variety in the lab.

Our sports therapist Ed has also had a full diary, working with both new and existing clients for sports therapy and massage. It’s always brilliant to welcome new faces while continuing to support those we see regularly.

The pool has been busy too, with new clients getting ready for the tri season…

I didn’t manage to get many photos this week, but here’s the lovely Jane putting in the work with Garry in the lab- working incredibly hard in her GB kit 👏🇬🇧

Now we’re looking ahead to the weekend…

What are you up to?
🏁Racing?
🏃‍♂️Training?
☺️Recovering?

Let us know in the comments- we love hearing what everyone’s working towards!

16/02/2026

Recently John D Caudwell visited us.

At 73 years old, there are no shortcuts.

John came in to Sportstest to put himself through a full VO₂ max test as he prepares for the 2026 Étape du Tour — 170 brutal Alpine kilometres with 5,400 metres of climbing over icons like the Col du Galibier.

That’s not a casual bike ride. That’s a serious date with the mountains.

VO₂ max isn’t about ego. It’s a measure of aerobic firepower — how well your heart, lungs and muscles work together when things get tough. It gives us clarity. Where you are. What needs work. How to train with purpose.

John was clear about something else too: he expects it to be hard. He even expects setbacks. But he’s committed to doing everything in his power to succeed — refining his nutrition, reducing excess body fat, training intelligently in the mountains north of Monaco, and respecting the process.

That mindset matters more than any single number.
Performance at any age isn’t about pretending you’re 25. It’s about understanding your physiology today — and building from there.

July 19th is his day with destiny. 🏔️

If you’ve ever wondered what your real aerobic capacity looks like — or how to train smarter for a big goal — maybe it’s time to find out.

Have you ever considered stepping into the lab and seeing what you’re truly capable of?

12/02/2026

🎽More Run Show Highlights 🎽
It was brilliant meeting so many of you at - thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat 🙌

Out of all the competition entries, Garry spun the online wheel and picked three lucky winners🎉

👉Make sure your sound is on to hear who’s won

Winners - we will be in touch by email shortly📧
Didn’t win this time? Don’t worry you’re all winners to us 💜
If you are on my email list, £25 off voucher will apply and we’d love to see you at Sportstest in some shape or form for a
🫁Performance test
⚖️Weight management
🏊Pool
💆‍♂️Sports massage

Every visitor matters to us and we can’t wait to see you soon at the Performance & Longevity Centre soon💪

11/02/2026

This VALENTINE’S, show your heart some love 💜

Roses are red…
Chocolates are temporary…
But understanding how your heart really works? That’s powerful.

At Sportstest, our sports testing goes beyond performance - it’s about heart rate zones, longevity, and training smarter, not just harder.

🫀VO2 Max & Metabolic testing
🫀Heart rate zones you can actually trust
🫀Insight into efficiency & endurance
🫀Personalised data to guide training and well being

For athletes, weekend warriors, or just confidence building- this is a gift that truly comes from the heart.

💌VALENTINE’S Gift Vouchers available
For your partner or yourself (self loves definitely counts)

📩Email to get your voucher sent via email

‼️ALWAYS JUST GETTING THROUGH THE SWIM?What if you started making gains - and got out of the water ready to ride strong ...
10/02/2026

‼️ALWAYS JUST GETTING THROUGH THE SWIM?
What if you started making gains - and got out of the water ready to ride strong on the bike?
At Sportstest, we help you turn the swim from survival into strength..

🏊‍♀️ENDLESS POOL 1:1 COACHING

💜State-of-the-art Endless pool
💜High quality underwater & above-water cameras
💜Instant visual feedback with mirrors
💜Individual coaching focused on your technique, efficiency, and confidence

Stop losing time and energy in the water
Start swimming smarter - and set up a better bike and run.

📲DM US TO BOOK YOUR 1:1 SESSION

A different kind of performance weekend for me.Pixie ran the race of her life yesterday in horrendous mud at the WMYACCL...
09/02/2026

A different kind of performance weekend for me.

Pixie ran the race of her life yesterday in horrendous mud at the WMYACCL, racing kids up to two years older than her, finishing 6th and her best league position to date.

Saturday Seb battled round an incredibly hilly and muddy Parliament Hill at Cross Challenge and finished 8th in a stacked national-level field.

Incredibly proud of both of them.

08/02/2026

A VO₂max test isn’t really about chasing a “big number” — it’s about understanding how your body actually works under effort.
• VO₂max is the ceiling, but the real value is what sits underneath it: your thresholds, efficiency, and how you use oxygen at different intensities.
• The test gives personalised training zones, so you’re not guessing with pace, heart rate, or effort — you’re training at the right intensity for your body.
• It turns training into a plan, not a gamble — helping you improve fitness, performance, and recovery with far less wasted work.

What do you think of the latest AI version of Dr Garry???Be honest… how accurate is this out of 10???Garry has said if t...
06/02/2026

What do you think of the latest AI version of Dr Garry???

Be honest… how accurate is this out of 10???

Garry has said if this gets 100 likes he’ll use it his profile picture for a week 😂

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Sportstest is the brain child of Dr Garry Palmer and was founded in 2003 with the aim of providing high level fitness testing services to athletes of all levels. It has its main testing facility in the West Midlands, with a satellite operation in London and offers a national and international mobile testing service.

Personalised coaching and sports testing for cyclists, triathletes and runners. Whether you're a beginner or an elite athlete, knowing your personalised training zones will help you improve faster and to a higher level. Testing provides a wealth of information such as your Vo2 max, aerobic threshold, lactate threshold, aerobic capacity and much more. Knowing how hard to train and where your weaknesses lie will help you become a better athlete.