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Performance Edge Lab

TRAIN SMARTER.
RACE FASTER.
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS.

The Performance Edge Lab gives every athlete – from weekend runners to elite clubs – access to the sports science testing used by professional teams.  

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Why get tested?

STOP GUESSING. 

START TRAINING WITH DATA.

Most athletes train on feel, follow generic plans, and wonder why they plateau. The Performance Edge Lab replaces guesswork with precise, actionable data – and a training plan built around your physiology, not someone else’s. 

Real Training Zone - Performace Edge Lab Real Training Zones

Generic zones are based on your age, not your physiology. We measure your actual lactate thresholds 鈥� the zones that move the needle, specific to you.

Find your limiters - Performance Edge Lab Find your Limiters

Is it your aerobic engine, your fuelling strategy, your movement efficiency, or your power? We tell you exactly what鈥檚 holding you back 鈥� and what to fix first.

Plain English Reports - Performance Edge Lab Plain English Report

No jargon. Your results are delivered as a personalised PDF with clear explanations of what each number means and a concrete training plan built around them.

University Expertise - Performance Edge Lab University Expertise

You鈥檙e tested by sports scientists from one of the UK鈥檚 leading research universities 鈥� the same team and facilities trusted by professional clubs.

Sport Specific Packages - Performance Edge Lab Sport-specific packages

Running, cycling, triathlon, rowing, Hyrox, and team sports 鈥� each package is built around the physiological demands of your event, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Performance Edge Lab - Athlete Testing at the 海角黑料 Track your progress

Retest in 12-16 weeks to measure your gains against a baseline. Your data is stored so every return visit gives you a clear before and after picture.

FOUR DISCIPLINES. THE RIGHT COMBINATION FOR YOUR SPORT.

The Performance Edge Lab draws on four areas of sports science expertise. Depending on your package, your session will combine the disciplines that matter most for your sport and your goals – giving you the most relevant picture of your performance, without unnecessary testing.  

Physiology

How efficiently your body uses oxygen, where your aerobic ceiling sits, and what fuel you burn at different intensities – the core of every endurance athlete’s profile.

TESTS INCLUDE: VO2 MAX. LACTATE THRESHOLD. FUEL UTILISATION. BLOOD PROFILE.

Biomechanics

Your movement patterns, running symmetry, and whether technique is costing you speed or increasing injury risk.

TESTS INCLUDE: RUNNING SYMMETRY. GROUND CONTACT TIME. LANDING MECHANICS. INJURY SCREENING.

Strength and Power

Your force production capacity, explosive ability, and how your muscles perform under load – measured in ways that translate directly to your event demands.

TESTS INCLUDE: JUMP PROFILE. LOWER BODY POWER. SPRINT POWER.

Conditioning

Your agility, change of direction, and how your body holds up under the specific demands of your events – relevant across team sports, endurance racing, and hybrid competitions like Hyrox.

TESTS INCLUDE: AGILITY. CHANGE OF DIRECTION. AEROBIC CAPACITY. RECOVERY PROFILE.

Physiology

How efficiently your body uses oxygen, where your aerobic ceiling sits, and what fuel you burn at different intensities – the core of every endurance athlete’s profile.

TESTS INCLUDE: VO2 MAX. LACTATE THRESHOLD. FUEL UTILISATION. BLOOD PROFILE.

Biomechanics

Your movement patterns, running symmetry, and whether technique is costing you speed or increasing injury risk.

TESTS INCLUDE: RUNNING SYMMETRY. GROUND CONTACT TIME. LANDING MECHANICS. INJURY SCREENING.

Strength and Power

Your force production capacity, explosive ability, and how your muscles perform under load – measured in ways that translate directly to your event demands.

TESTS INCLUDE: JUMP PROFILE. LOWER BODY POWER. SPRINT POWER.

Conditioning

Your agility, change of direction, and how your body holds up under the specific demands of your events – relevant across team sports, endurance racing, and hybrid competitions like Hyrox.

TESTS INCLUDE: AGILITY. CHANGE OF DIRECTION. AEROBIC CAPACITY. RECOVERY PROFILE.

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Individual Athletes

YOUR SPORT.

YOUR PACKAGE.

Choose your discipline – each package is built specifically around the physiological demands of that sport, with Insight and Evolution tiers to match your goals and budget.

Sport Specific Packages

Running Packages

Designed for runners competing ranging from 1500m right through to ultra marathon distances, these packages will help fine tune your endurance and race strategies. 

Running - Insight (£250)

Perfect for runners preparing for distances 1500m to ultra.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your engine size
  • Lactate Threshold - your sustainable race pace
  • Jump profile - your elastic strength and efficiency
  • Lower body power - your force production capacity

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Running - Evolution (£325)

Ideal for runners wanting a complete performance breakdown.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your engine size
  • Lactate Threshold - your sustainable race pace
  • Running symmetry - your movement efficiency
  • Fuel utilisation - how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile - key physiological markers
  • Jump profile - your elastic strength and efficiency

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Running - Insight (£250)

Perfect for runners preparing for distances 1500m to ultra.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your engine size
  • Lactate Threshold - your sustainable race pace
  • Jump profile - your elastic strength and efficiency
  • Lower body power - your force production capacity

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Running - Evolution (£325)

Ideal for runners wanting a complete performance breakdown.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your engine size
  • Lactate Threshold - your sustainable race pace
  • Running symmetry - your movement efficiency
  • Fuel utilisation - how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile - key physiological markers
  • Jump profile - your elastic strength and efficiency

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)

Cycling Packages

Select either our endurance cycling packages, or our sprint package, specifically designed to help optimise your training plans for either.

Cycling (Endurance) - Insight (£199)

Perfect for endurance cyclists targeting sportives to long-distance events.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max — your aerobic capacity
  • Lactate Threshold — your sustainable power output
  • Max Aerobic Power — your peak aerobic performance

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Cycling (Endurance) - Evolution (£275)

Ideal for cyclists wanting deeper physiological insights.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max — your aerobic capacity
  • Lactate Threshold — your sustainable power output
  • Max Aerobic Power — your peak aerobic performance
  • Fuel utilisation — how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile — key physiological markers

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)

 

Cycling (Sprint) - Insight (£199)
  • Wingate
  • Lactate Thresholds
Cycling (Sprint) - Evolution (£275)

Ideal for sprinters seeking a complete power and physiology profile.

You’ll discover your:

  • Peak power — your maximum sprint output
  • Anaerobic capacity — your ability to sustain high intensity efforts
  • Lactate Threshold — your fatigue profile
  • IKD power — advanced force production insights
  • Fuel utilisation — how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile — key physiological markers

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Cycling (Endurance) - Insight (£199)

Perfect for endurance cyclists targeting sportives to long-distance events.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max — your aerobic capacity
  • Lactate Threshold — your sustainable power output
  • Max Aerobic Power — your peak aerobic performance

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Cycling (Endurance) - Evolution (£275)

Ideal for cyclists wanting deeper physiological insights.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max — your aerobic capacity
  • Lactate Threshold — your sustainable power output
  • Max Aerobic Power — your peak aerobic performance
  • Fuel utilisation — how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile — key physiological markers

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)

 

Cycling (Sprint) - Insight (£199)
  • Wingate
  • Lactate Thresholds
Cycling (Sprint) - Evolution (£275)

Ideal for sprinters seeking a complete power and physiology profile.

You’ll discover your:

  • Peak power — your maximum sprint output
  • Anaerobic capacity — your ability to sustain high intensity efforts
  • Lactate Threshold — your fatigue profile
  • IKD power — advanced force production insights
  • Fuel utilisation — how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile — key physiological markers

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)

Rowing Packages

Fine tune your technique and learn more about your capacity, with our rowing package, completed on a Concept 2 Ergometer.   

Rowing - Insight (£250)

Perfect for rowers targeting 2k performance and aerobic development.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your aerobic engine
  • Lactate Threshold - your race pace capacity
  • Jump profile - your explosive strength
  • Lower body power - your force production capacity

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Rowing - Evolution (£325)

Ideal for rowers wanting a complete physiological profile.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your aerobic engine
  • Lactate Threshold - your race pace capacity
  • Fuel utilisation - how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile - key physiological markers
  • Jump profile - your explosive strength
  • Lower body power - your force production capacity

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Rowing - Insight (£250)

Perfect for rowers targeting 2k performance and aerobic development.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your aerobic engine
  • Lactate Threshold - your race pace capacity
  • Jump profile - your explosive strength
  • Lower body power - your force production capacity

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Rowing - Evolution (£325)

Ideal for rowers wanting a complete physiological profile.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your aerobic engine
  • Lactate Threshold - your race pace capacity
  • Fuel utilisation - how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile - key physiological markers
  • Jump profile - your explosive strength
  • Lower body power - your force production capacity

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)

Triathlon

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Triathlon - Insight (£425)

Perfect for triathletes wanting combined run and bike insights.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max (run & bike) - your aerobic capacity across disciplines
  • Lactate Threshold (run & bike) - your sustainable race pace
  • Jump profile - your elastic strength and efficiency

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Triathlon - Evolution (£475)

Ideal for triathletes seeking a full performance breakdown.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max (run & bike) — your aerobic capacity
  • Lactate Threshold (run & bike) — your sustainable race pace
  • Running symmetry — your movement efficiency
  • Fuel utilisation — how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile — key physiological markers
  • Jump profile — your elastic strength and efficiency

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Triathlon - Insight (£425)

Perfect for triathletes wanting combined run and bike insights.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max (run & bike) - your aerobic capacity across disciplines
  • Lactate Threshold (run & bike) - your sustainable race pace
  • Jump profile - your elastic strength and efficiency

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Triathlon - Evolution (£475)

Ideal for triathletes seeking a full performance breakdown.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max (run & bike) — your aerobic capacity
  • Lactate Threshold (run & bike) — your sustainable race pace
  • Running symmetry — your movement efficiency
  • Fuel utilisation — how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile — key physiological markers
  • Jump profile — your elastic strength and efficiency

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)

Hyrox Packages

Combine understanding of what powers your running and function workout stations with our latest offer, giving you detail into the best way to fine tune your fitness racing competition.

Hyrox - Insight (£250)

Perfect for Hyrox athletes building strength and endurance.

You’ll discover your:

  • · VO鈧� Max - your engine size
  • · Lactate Threshold - your sustainable intensity
  • · Jump profile - your power and reactivity
  • · Lower body power - your force production capacity

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Hyrox - Evolution (£325)

Ideal for Hyrox athletes wanting full performance insights.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your engine size
  • Lactate Threshold - your sustainable intensity
  • Running symmetry - your movement efficiency
  • Fuel utilisation - how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile - key physiological markers
  • Jump profile - your power and reactivity

You leave with:

  • · A personalised training plan
  • · Performance dashboard
  • · Coach ready report (PDF)
Hyrox - Insight (£250)

Perfect for Hyrox athletes building strength and endurance.

You’ll discover your:

  • · VO鈧� Max - your engine size
  • · Lactate Threshold - your sustainable intensity
  • · Jump profile - your power and reactivity
  • · Lower body power - your force production capacity

You leave with:

  • A personalised training plan
  • Performance dashboard
  • Coach ready report (PDF)
Hyrox - Evolution (£325)

Ideal for Hyrox athletes wanting full performance insights.

You’ll discover your:

  • VO鈧� Max - your engine size
  • Lactate Threshold - your sustainable intensity
  • Running symmetry - your movement efficiency
  • Fuel utilisation - how you burn carbs vs fat
  • Blood profile - key physiological markers
  • Jump profile - your power and reactivity

You leave with:

  • · A personalised training plan
  • · Performance dashboard
  • · Coach ready report (PDF)

Package Breakdown Details

VO2 Max Test

Identifies the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use to provide energy for the working muscles, and the maximum work intensity you can achieve whilst exercising maximally.

Wingate

Completed on a cycle ergometer this determines your power-related performance, this includes determining your peak power output, time to reach peak power and the rate at which you fatigue.

Blood Profile

A blood assessment via a finger-tip blood sample to analyse the oxygen carrying capacity of your blood.

Lactate Thresholds

Designed to assess your physiological response to different exercise intensities in your training and/or competition, this protocol will identify your specific training zones.

Fuel Utilisation

Designed to assess how efficient you are when exercising, this will provide a full understanding of your energy expenditure and your ability to use fats as a fuel during your training and/or competition.

VO2 Max Test

Identifies the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use to provide energy for the working muscles, and the maximum work intensity you can achieve whilst exercising maximally.

Wingate

Completed on a cycle ergometer this determines your power-related performance, this includes determining your peak power output, time to reach peak power and the rate at which you fatigue.

Blood Profile

A blood assessment via a finger-tip blood sample to analyse the oxygen carrying capacity of your blood.

Lactate Thresholds

Designed to assess your physiological response to different exercise intensities in your training and/or competition, this protocol will identify your specific training zones.

Fuel Utilisation

Designed to assess how efficient you are when exercising, this will provide a full understanding of your energy expenditure and your ability to use fats as a fuel during your training and/or competition.

Bolt On's

Want even more knowledge? We have a range of additional analyses that you can opt to add on to your package of choice.

  • Strength, Power & Speed (£100)
    A bespoke and highly adaptable protocol to meet your specific needs. This will measure how your muscles function and their ability to meet and sustain a level of work. Very useful in helping to prevent injury or aid you in your rehabilitation.

  • Body Composition (£60)
    Using a technique called Bioelectrical Impedance, this provides a comprehensive analysis of the make-up of your body and calculate your body fat and muscle mass content.

  • Nutrition Evaluation (£199)
    Understanding what, when and how much food and drink you consume. This 3-day diet evaluation provides a comprehensive analysis of the macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients, and fluid you intake.

Start by booking your selected package on our website, then add any desired extras at the checkout. We’ll then be in touch directly to discuss and arrange these with you. Please note not all bolt on’s will be possible in one visit, and may require multiple visits to our facilities.

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Elite Teams and NGBs

FOR CLUBS, ACADEMIES AND GOVERNING BODIES

We work with elite clubs and National Governing Bodies – from pre-season screening to mid-season load monitoring and individual athlete profiling. University-grade sports science without the need for an in-house lab.

  • Bespoke squad testing protocols around your competition calendar and positional demands
  • Pre-season physiological and biomechanical screening for full squads
  • Mid-season load monitoring and individual athlete performance tracking
  • Direct collaboration with your performance staff and coaching team
  • Access to the 海角黑料 research expertise and facilities 

Squad screening. Full pre-season physiological and power profiling for your squad. POA

Individual athlete programme. Ongoing testing and monitoring for performance and injury management. POA.

Enquire about a club package
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A Notts County FC player in the lab in David Ross Sports Village
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Notts County FC players training in the High Performance Zone in David Ross Sports Village

The data gave us a precise picture of every player's physical baseline before a ball was kicked in pre-season.

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FROM BOOKING, TO TRAINING PLAN

  1. CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE. Pick your sport and tier – Insight for a clear baseline, Evolution for the full picture. Not sure? Start with Insight; you can always add bolt-ons.
  2. BOOK ONLINE. Select a time that suits you. Sessions run at our labs in David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus. You’ll receive a pre-test prep guid by email.
  3. COMPLETE YOUR TEST. Our sports scientists guide you through every protocol – no prior testing experience needed.
  4. GET YOUR RESULTS. Within 5 working days you’ll receive your personalised PDF report – written in plain English – plus a training plan built around your data and goals.

READY TO KNOW YOUR REAL NUMBERS? 

Open to individuals, clubs, and elite teams.
Open to individuals, clubs, and elite teams.