Sports Performance Test

Description

Training hard is only part of the equation.

Your performance, recovery, strength, endurance and overall fitness are influenced by a range of factors including hormone levels, nutritional status, inflammation, cardiovascular health and organ function.

The Sports Performance Test provides a comprehensive assessment of the key biomarkers that may impact athletic performance and recovery, helping you understand whether hidden deficiencies or imbalances could be affecting your results.

Whether you’re a regular gym-goer, endurance athlete, amateur competitor or simply focused on improving your fitness, this profile provides valuable insight into the biological factors that support performance.

Why Consider a Sports Performance Blood Test?

Even with a structured training programme and good nutrition, many athletes struggle with:

• Poor recovery
• Persistent fatigue
• Reduced performance
• Plateaus in training progress
• Lack of strength gains
• Low motivation
• Reduced endurance

Blood testing can help identify underlying factors that may be limiting performance and provide a clearer picture of your overall health.

What Does This Test Assess?

Testosterone & Hormonal Health

Testosterone plays a key role in:

• Muscle growth
• Strength development
• Recovery
• Energy levels
• Motivation
• Athletic performance

This profile includes testosterone testing to help assess whether hormone levels may be influencing your training and recovery.

Iron Status & Oxygen Delivery

Iron is essential for oxygen transport and endurance performance.

This profile assesses:

• Iron
• Ferritin
• Total Iron Binding Capacity
• Transferrin Saturation

Low iron levels may contribute to:

• Reduced stamina
• Fatigue
• Poor recovery
• Declining performance

This is particularly relevant for endurance athletes and individuals undertaking high training volumes.

Vitamin D & Nutritional Status

Vitamin D contributes to:

• Muscle function
• Bone health
• Immune support
• Recovery

Low levels are common and may impact athletic performance and overall wellbeing.

The profile also includes Vitamin B12, which plays an important role in energy production and red blood cell formation.

Muscle Recovery & Training Load

This profile measures:

• Creatine Kinase (CK)

Creatine Kinase is released into the bloodstream following muscle damage and can provide insight into recovery demands and training stress.

Elevated levels may occur following intense exercise and can help provide context when assessing recovery.

Inflammation & Recovery

The test includes:

• High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)

This marker can help identify low-grade inflammation that may affect recovery and long-term health.

Heart & Cardiovascular Health

Strong cardiovascular health supports both performance and long-term wellbeing.

This profile measures:

• Total cholesterol
• HDL cholesterol
• LDL cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• Cholesterol ratios

These markers help assess cardiovascular risk factors and overall metabolic health.

Kidney Function & Hydration

Training places demands on the kidneys and fluid regulation systems.

This profile includes:

• Creatinine
• eGFR
• Urea

These markers help assess kidney function and recovery from physical stress.

Liver Function

The liver is involved in energy metabolism, nutrient processing and recovery.

Markers assessed include:

• ALT
• AST
• GGT
• Bilirubin
• Albumin

These provide an overview of liver health and metabolic function.

Full Blood Count

A full blood count assesses:

• Haemoglobin
• Red blood cells
• White blood cells
• Platelets

These markers help evaluate oxygen-carrying capacity, immune health and overall physical readiness.

Why Test Even If You Feel Healthy?

Many athletes assume performance issues are purely related to training.

However, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances and recovery-related issues can develop gradually and may not cause obvious symptoms until performance begins to suffer.

Testing allows you to identify potential problems early and make informed decisions about training, nutrition and recovery.

Who Is This Test Suitable For?

This test is ideal for:

• Gym-goers
• Runners
• Cyclists
• Triathletes
• Strength athletes
• CrossFit athletes
• Amateur competitors
• Individuals focused on improving performance and recovery

What’s Included?

✓ Sports-focused performance profile

✓ Testosterone assessment

✓ Iron and ferritin analysis

✓ Recovery marker testing

✓ Vitamin D and B12 assessment

✓ Cardiovascular health screening

✓ UKAS-accredited laboratory testing

✓ Healthcare professional review

Turnaround Time

Most results are available within 1–2 working days after your sample reaches the laboratory.