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Health & Performance Testing in St Helens

St Helens shouldn't have to drive to Liverpool or Manchester for a clinical-grade scan. TELOMYX brings hospital-standard DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR testing to Evolution Fitness XL in the centre of town. Our in-house NHS doctor handles your DEXA referral, so there's no GP appointment to chase, and your full medical report lands within 48 hours.

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NHS-trained · DEXA referral provided in-house · Full medical report within 48 hours

Tests we offer in St Helens

Three medical-grade tests, available individually or bundled. Book any combination in a single 30 to 75 minute session.

DEXA scan and RMR test bundle in St Helens | TELOMYX body composition plus resting metabolic rate at Evolution Fitness XL

DEXA + RMR Bundle

£210

Full body composition plus metabolic rate in one session. Our most popular bundle.

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DEXA body composition scan in St Helens | TELOMYX mobile clinic at Evolution Fitness XL

DEXA Body Composition Scan

From £120

Clinical-grade body composition, visceral fat and bone density in one 7-minute scan. Medical gold standard.

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VO2 Max test in St Helens | TELOMYX treadmill-based aerobic capacity testing at Evolution Fitness XL

VO2 Max Test

From £150

Treadmill-based aerobic capacity test, the gold standard for measuring true cardiovascular fitness.

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Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test in St Helens | TELOMYX mobile metabolic testing at Evolution Fitness XL

RMR Test

From £110

Measure exactly how many calories your body burns at rest, the foundation of any nutrition plan.

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Where we test in St Helens

TELOMYX is mobile. We bring hospital-grade testing equipment to partner gyms and workplaces across St Helens, starting at Evolution Fitness XL in West Park, with more venues launching regularly across Rainhill, Haydock, Newton-le-Willows and the wider borough.

Evolution Fitness XL (St Helens)

Unit 1, Duncan Street
St Helens, Merseyside
WA10 3TF

Tests available: DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR

Our St Helens venue, in the West Park area minutes from the town centre and home gym of UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall. All three tests available; book any combination in a single session (~75 minutes for full DEXA + VO2 + RMR). On-site parking for TELOMYX clients, easy to reach from Eccleston, Sutton, Thatto Heath and the wider borough.

Opening
TELOMYX clinics by appointment. Contact us for available slots.
Nearest station
St Helens Central (~12 min walk) · St Helens Junction (~10 min drive)
Parking
On-site parking available for TELOMYX clients at Evolution Fitness XL.
Accessibility
Our scan van has a small set of steps for entry. Please get in touch in advance if you need additional support to access the unit.
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Why TELOMYX for testing in St Helens

St Helens sits almost exactly between Liverpool and Manchester, which sounds convenient until you need a clinical scan. The nearest fixed-location DEXA and metabolic clinics are in those two city centres, so a 7-minute scan turns into a half-day round trip with the M62 and city parking on top. If you live in Eccleston, train in Sutton or work shifts in Haydock, that's time you don't have. TELOMYX brings the same clinical-grade equipment into the town itself, starting at Evolution Fitness XL in West Park.

  • Clinical-grade Hologic DEXA scanner, the same technology used in NHS bone-density and research clinics. Available at Evolution Fitness XL, West Park — on-site parking, minutes from the town centre, no drive to a Liverpool or Manchester clinic.
  • Metabolic cart VO2 Max, not consumer wearables. The gold standard for aerobic capacity. Tested in St Helens rather than on a university lab waiting list across the city line.
  • Full medical report within 48 hours, not a one-page printout. Ready to share with your St Helens GP, a Merseyside consultant or your coach.
  • Founded by an NHS doctor. No supplements, no transformations, no upsells. Clinically led and serving the North West.

Why St Helens clients book TELOMYX

These are just a handful of the most common reasons people in St Helens book with us. For the full list, hit Goals in the top navigation bar to see every use case TELOMYX testing supports.

  • Training for the St Helens 10K. The GPW Recruitment St Helens 10K is the town's biggest mass-participation race, run each spring through the borough. A VO2 Max test gives you data-driven heart-rate zones so your training translates into a faster 10K, and an RMR test sets your fuelling baseline so your nutrition supports the miles rather than working against them.
  • Tracking parkrun progress. Regulars at St Helens parkrun in Victoria Park (WA10 2EH), Sutton Manor parkrun, or the nearby Widnes and Knowsley parkruns who want to know whether a 5K PB reflects real fitness gain or just a good Saturday. VO2 Max and RMR together answer that objectively.
  • Strength, rugby and body-composition tracking. St Helens is a rugby league town to its core, home of the Saints and built on physical sport, and our St Helens venue, Evolution Fitness XL, is the home gym of UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall. Lifters, players and combat athletes across the borough use DEXA to know whether a training block added lean tissue. It's the only scan that separates muscle, water and fat in grams, by limb, so you know if a bulk or cut actually worked.
  • Health screening over 40. St Helens has worse-than-average heart health: British Heart Foundation data recorded more than 150 premature (under-75) deaths from heart and circulatory disease in the borough in 2022. Visceral fat, directly and accurately measured only by DEXA, is one of the primary modifiable risk factors. A DEXA scan gives you a VAT measurement in grams; combined with an RMR it gives you a clinical-grade cardiovascular and metabolic baseline before symptoms appear, with no GP referral wait.
  • Honest weight-loss and metabolic data. People across St Helens who have been dieting by a calorie app for months with nothing to show for it. A DEXA confirms whether the weight that moved was fat or muscle, and an RMR reveals whether the deficit they planned ever actually existed.

For all other goals (longevity, women's health, weight loss, sport-specific preparation and more), see Goals in the top navigation.

What happens when you book a TELOMYX test in St Helens

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Book online in 60 seconds. Pick your test (DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR, or a bundle) and choose a slot at Evolution Fitness XL, Unit 1 Duncan Street, St Helens, WA10 3TF. If you don't already have a referral for DEXA, our in-house NHS doctor issues one as part of checkout at no extra cost.

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Read your pre-test guidelines. You'll receive a confirmation email with the full pre-test guidelines for the specific test or tests you've booked. These cover fasting requirements, clothing, training restrictions and anything else you need to do beforehand. Please read them in full before your appointment.

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Arrive and get scanned. A member of the TELOMYX team meets you at Evolution Fitness XL reception. The DEXA scan itself takes 7 minutes. VO2 Max takes around 20 minutes on the treadmill. RMR is around 20 minutes lying still under a metabolic canopy. Full DEXA + VO2 + RMR fits inside 75 minutes.

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Results walkthrough and targeted advice. A member of the TELOMYX team walks you through the raw numbers on screen (body fat, visceral fat, bone density, VO2 ceiling, resting metabolic rate) and gives you specific recommendations based on your biology and goals. Ask anything.

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Full medical PDF report within 48 hours. Comprehensive multi-page report emailed to you, ready to share with your coach, GP, dietitian or training partner. Includes age- and sex-matched reference ranges so you can benchmark properly.

What our St Helens clients say

Recent reviews from clients tested at our St Helens venue. Verified via Google Business Profile.

★★★★★

"Play a bit of rugby and lift four days a week, but I had no real idea whether the gym work was adding muscle or just bulk. The DEXA broke it down limb by limb. Turned out my legs were well ahead of my upper body. Completely changed what I focus on now."
· Eccleston · DEXA

★★★★★

"Booked the VO2 Max ahead of the St Helens 10K because I always seemed to blow up at halfway. The test showed I was running my training way above my threshold. Fixed the zones, paced it properly and took nearly four minutes off my time on the day."
· Rainhill · VO2 Max

★★★★★

"Months of eating what an app said was a deficit and the scales hadn't moved. The RMR test came back well under what every calculator had told me. That one number explained the whole thing. Finally working from something real instead of a guess."
· Haydock · RMR

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St Helens FAQs

Do any of the tests require a referral or GP appointment?

Only DEXA requires a referral, as it involves a small amount of ionising radiation. You do not need a GP appointment first. TELOMYX has an in-house NHS doctor who issues your DEXA referral as part of the booking process at no extra cost. VO2 Max and RMR tests require no referral and can be booked directly. If you already have a referral from your GP or a specialist, upload it at checkout.

Where in St Helens can I get tested?

Evolution Fitness XL (Unit 1, Duncan Street, WA10 3TF) in the West Park area is our current St Helens venue, with on-site parking and a short walk from St Helens Central. Because TELOMYX is mobile, we can also bring our DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR equipment to your gym or workplace anywhere across the borough, including Rainhill, Haydock, Newton-le-Willows, Sutton and beyond.

How much do tests cost in St Helens?

DEXA scans are £120, VO2 Max tests are £150 and RMR tests are £110. The DEXA + RMR bundle is £210. Multi-test bundles offer the biggest savings; see our bundles page.

Can I get all three tests in one session in St Helens?

Yes, and it's how most clients book. A full DEXA + VO2 Max + RMR session takes around 60 to 75 minutes and gives you a complete picture of body composition, cardiovascular fitness and metabolism in a single visit at Evolution Fitness XL, West Park.

Are your tests suitable for athletes training in St Helens?

Absolutely. We work with runners preparing for the St Helens 10K, rugby league and union players, cyclists, combat athletes and team-sport players across the borough. VO2 Max identifies your aerobic ceiling, RMR sets your fuelling baseline and DEXA tracks lean mass changes across a training block. Our St Helens venue, Evolution Fitness XL, is the home gym of UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall.

What is the difference between DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR?

DEXA measures what your body is made of (fat, muscle, bone). VO2 Max measures how fit you are (your aerobic ceiling). RMR measures how many calories you burn at rest (your metabolic baseline). They answer completely different questions, which is why most clients book all three together to get a full picture of body, fitness and metabolism. All three are available at Evolution Fitness XL, St Helens, individually or in any combination in a single session.

Which test should I start with in St Helens?

It depends on your goal. For body recomposition, weight loss or bone health, start with DEXA. For endurance training or sport performance, start with VO2 Max. For nutrition planning or calorie targets, start with RMR. If you're not sure, the DEXA + RMR bundle is the most popular starting point because it gives you both your body composition and your metabolism in one session. All options are bookable at Evolution Fitness XL, West Park, with on-site parking.

How often should I get re-tested?

Most clients book DEXA every 3 to 6 months to track body composition changes. VO2 Max is typically re-tested every 6 to 12 months or before a major event (the St Helens 10K, a half marathon, a season start). RMR is more stable and usually only needs repeating if you've had significant weight change or a big shift in training load.

Can you bring the scanner to my gym in St Helens?

Yes, that's our model. TELOMYX is a mobile clinical-grade service. If you run a gym, sports club, workplace wellness programme or training facility anywhere across St Helens, including the town centre, Rainhill, Haydock, Sutton or surrounding areas, we can run a full DEXA + VO2 + RMR session on-site. Get in touch for partnership pricing.

How do I get to Evolution Fitness XL in St Helens?

Evolution Fitness XL is at Unit 1, Duncan Street, St Helens, WA10 3TF, in the West Park area minutes from the town centre. By train it's around a 12-minute walk from St Helens Central. By car there is on-site parking for TELOMYX clients, with easy access from the A570 and the wider borough.

Will my results be explained to me on the day?

Yes, for every test. As part of every session, a member of the TELOMYX team will walk you through your results and give you targeted recommendations based on your own biology and goals, not a generic explanation but specific next steps for you. Your full medical PDF report follows by email within 48 hours, ready to share with your coach, GP or dietitian. This results walkthrough happens at your St Helens appointment at Evolution Fitness XL before you leave.

Will my private health insurance cover the cost?

Most UK private health insurance policies don't routinely cover preventative DEXA, VO2 Max or RMR testing as they're considered wellness or performance rather than medical necessity. If your scan is for a clinical reason (for example, low bone density investigation), check with your insurer. We can provide a full medical report and referral letter to support any claim.

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Single tests from £110. Multi-test bundles available. Full medical report within 48 hours.

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