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Health & Performance Testing in Telford

For body-composition and fitness testing, Telford and Newport have meant a long drive towards Shrewsbury or down into the West Midlands. TELOMYX changes that. We bring hospital-grade DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR equipment to Alpha Athletic in Newport, minutes from Telford, with a full medical report inside 48 hours and your DEXA referral handled in-house by our NHS doctor. No GP appointment, no motorway run.

From £110 per test

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

Tests we offer in Telford

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 Telford | TELOMYX body composition plus resting metabolic rate at Alpha Athletic, Newport

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 Telford | TELOMYX mobile clinic at Alpha Athletic, Newport

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 Telford | TELOMYX treadmill-based aerobic capacity testing at Alpha Athletic, Newport

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 Telford | TELOMYX mobile metabolic testing at Alpha Athletic, Newport

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 Telford

TELOMYX is mobile. We bring hospital-grade testing equipment to Alpha Athletic in Newport, minutes from Telford, and to partner gyms and workplaces across Shropshire. Serving Telford, Newport, Wellington, Oakengates, Madeley, Shifnal and the surrounding villages.

Alpha Athletic (Newport)

Broadway, Newport
Telford, Shropshire
TF10 7TW

Tests available: DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR

Our Telford-area venue, based at Alpha Athletic on Broadway in Newport, a short drive northeast of Telford and central for the whole borough. All three tests available; book any combination in a single session (~75 minutes for full DEXA + VO2 + RMR). On-site parking for all TELOMYX clients. A serious strength-and-conditioning gym, so a natural home for body-composition and performance testing.

Opening
TELOMYX clinics by appointment. Contact us for available slots.
Nearest station
Telford Central (~7 min drive) · Wellington, Telford (~6 min drive). Newport itself has no rail station.
Parking
On-site parking available for all TELOMYX clients at Alpha Athletic.
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 Telford

Telford and Wrekin has no fixed-location body-composition clinic of its own. The nearest options mean a drive towards Shrewsbury or down into the Wolverhampton and West Midlands conurbation, and fixed clinics mean you travel to them. If you live in Wellington, train in Oakengates or run out of Newport, that is a half-day errand for a short test. TELOMYX brings the same clinical-grade equipment to Alpha Athletic on Broadway in Newport, within easy reach of the whole borough.

  • Clinical-grade Hologic DEXA scanner, the same technology used in NHS bone-density and research clinics. Available at Alpha Athletic, Broadway, Newport (TF10 7TW), with on-site parking and no drive towards Shrewsbury or Wolverhampton for an appointment.
  • Metabolic cart VO2 Max, not consumer wearables. The gold standard for aerobic capacity. Tested at Alpha Athletic, no university lab waiting list.
  • Full medical report within 48 hours, not a one-page printout. Ready to share with your Shropshire GP, consultant or sports coach.
  • Founded by an NHS doctor. No supplements, no transformations, no upsells. Clinically led and serving the West Midlands and Shropshire.

Why Telford clients book TELOMYX

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

  • Chasing a time on the fastest 10K in the country. The Telford 10K, run by Telford Athletic Club around Telford Town Park and the Silkin Way, is statistically the fastest 10K course in the UK and draws elite fields every December. A VO2 Max test gives you data-driven heart-rate zones so your training translates into a course PB, and an RMR test sets the fuelling baseline underneath it.
  • Tracking parkrun progress. Regulars at Telford parkrun in Telford Town Park (Hinkshay Road, TF4 3NZ), and parents whose children run Telford junior parkrun, who want to know whether a 5K time reflects a real fitness gain or just a good Saturday. VO2 Max and RMR together answer that objectively.
  • Club and trail running around Newport. Members of Newport & District Running Club, and anyone tackling the Chetwynd Deer Park 10K on the parkland near Newport, who want a measured baseline to build from rather than guessing off a watch. A VO2 Max test sets honest zones; an RMR test underpins the nutrition.
  • Health screening where it matters. Healthy life expectancy in Telford and Wrekin is just 57.6 years for men and 60.3 for women, against an England average of 60.9 and 61.3 (Telford & Wrekin JSNA / ONS, 2021 to 2023), so residents spend more of later life in poorer health. Visceral fat, measured directly and accurately only by DEXA, is one of the primary modifiable cardiovascular risk factors. A DEXA scan gives you a VAT measurement in grams; paired with an RMR it builds a clinical-grade cardiovascular and metabolic baseline before symptoms appear, with no GP referral wait.
  • Strength and body-composition tracking. Lifters and gym-goers at Alpha Athletic and across the borough who want to know whether a training block actually added lean tissue. DEXA is the only scan that separates muscle, water and fat in grams, by limb, so you know if a bulk or cut worked.

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 Telford

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Book online in 60 seconds. Pick your test (DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR, or a bundle) and choose a slot at Alpha Athletic, Broadway, Newport, TF10 7TW. 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 Alpha Athletic. 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 Telford clients say

Recent reviews from clients tested at our Telford-area venue. Verified via Google Business Profile.

★★★★★

"Train at Alpha Athletic most weeks and assumed the work was paying off. The DEXA showed I'd built lean muscle but my visceral fat had crept up too. Gave me a proper baseline and changed how I set up my next block. Brilliant to have it done in Newport rather than driving to the Midlands for it."
· Newport · DEXA

★★★★★

"Used the VO2 Max test ahead of the Telford 10K. Found out my easy runs were way too hard and got proper zones to train to. Took nearly two minutes off my time on that fast course. The data made all the difference."
· Wellington · VO2 Max

★★★★★

"My RMR came back around 250 calories below what my fitness app had been telling me, which explained why a careful diet wasn't shifting anything. Finally have a real resting number to build my nutrition around, and it was quick and easy at Alpha Athletic."
· Shifnal · RMR

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Telford 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 Telford can I get tested?

Alpha Athletic (Broadway, Newport, TF10 7TW) is our Telford-area venue, with on-site parking and a short drive northeast of Telford. Because TELOMYX is mobile, we can also bring our DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR equipment to your gym or workplace anywhere across Telford and Shropshire, including Wellington, Oakengates, Madeley, Shifnal and the surrounding villages.

How much do tests cost in Telford?

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?

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 Alpha Athletic, Newport.

Are your tests suitable for athletes training in Telford?

Absolutely. We work with runners chasing a Telford 10K time, members of Newport & District Running Club, cyclists, and strength and team-sport athletes across Shropshire. VO2 Max identifies your aerobic ceiling, RMR sets your fuelling baseline and DEXA tracks lean mass changes across a training block.

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 Alpha Athletic, Newport, individually or in any combination in a single session.

Which test should I start with?

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 Alpha Athletic, Newport, 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 Telford 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 Telford or across Shropshire?

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 Telford and Shropshire, including Newport, Wellington, Oakengates, Shifnal 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 Alpha Athletic near Telford?

Alpha Athletic is at Broadway, Newport, TF10 7TW, a short drive northeast of Telford. By car: on-site parking is available for all TELOMYX clients, with easy access from the A518 and the A41. Newport itself has no rail station; Telford Central and Wellington are the nearest stations, each roughly a 6 to 7 minute drive away.

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 Telford appointment at Alpha Athletic 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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