Liverpool John Moores UniversitySport & Exercise Sciences

Understand your physiology.
Inform your training.

Performance testing for athletes, coaches and clubs, here in Liverpool. Tests measure aerobic capacity, lactate thresholds, running economy and body composition.

Lactate testingSample report / p. 3

A cycling lactate profile.

Blood lactate measured as cycling workload increases.

Sample cycling lactate profileSample report measurements rise from 0.9 to 7.5 millimoles per litre over workloads of 100 to 325 watts. The report identifies thresholds at approximately 186 and 263 watts.02468Blood lactate (mmol/L)LT1LT2100175250325Workload (W)
Reading the results

Lactate measurements are used to estimate thresholds and inform training intensities. The values shown are from a sample report.

Read the full sample report ↗ (PDF, opens in a new tab)

01 / Testing

Performance tests.

Tests measure aerobic capacity, lactate thresholds, running economy and body composition. Select a service to view the procedure, duration and report contents.

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02 / Your visit

What happens during your visit.

A member of the testing team will explain the procedure and supervise your test. Your report will include the measurements, their interpretation and training recommendations.

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  1. 01

    Before you arrive

    Select a test and appointment time. Complete the health screening questionnaire and provide your training history.

  2. 02

    In the lab

    The testing team will review your information, explain the procedure and supervise the measurements.

  3. 03

    After your test

    Your written report will be available through your account. You can download a copy to share with your coach.

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Clubs & coaches

Group bookings.

Purchase multiple places for selected tests. Each athlete receives a booking code and selects an appointment time.