Health & Performance Testing in Urmston

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.

We currently test at The M41 Gym (47a Higher Road, Urmston, M41 9AP), a short walk from Urmston railway station. Street parking is available on and around Higher Road. Because TELOMYX is mobile, we can also bring our DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR equipment to gyms or workplaces across the Trafford area, including Flixton, Davyhulme, Stretford, Sale and beyond.

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.

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 The M41 Gym, Urmston.

Absolutely. We work with runners preparing for the Manchester Half Marathon, Stratford's Big 10K and Half, and Kingsway Park parkrun regulars, as well as cyclists, gym athletes and fitness clients across the Trafford area. VO2 Max identifies your aerobic ceiling, RMR sets your fuelling baseline and DEXA tracks lean mass changes across a training block. All three are available at The M41 Gym, Urmston.

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 The M41 Gym, Urmston, individually or in any combination in a single session.

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 at The M41 Gym, Urmston.

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 (Manchester Half Marathon, Stratford's Big 10K, 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.

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 the Trafford area, including Urmston, Flixton, Davyhulme, Stretford, Sale, Altrincham or surrounding areas, we can run a full DEXA + VO2 + RMR session on-site. Get in touch for partnership pricing.

The M41 Gym is at 47a Higher Road, Urmston, M41 9AP. By rail: Urmston railway station is approximately 5 minutes' walk away, on the Manchester Victoria to Liverpool line. By car: street parking is available on and around Higher Road; please allow extra time to find a space before your appointment.

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 tailored to 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 Urmston appointment at The M41 Gym before you leave.

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.