Warrington Town Hall and the Golden Gates at golden hour | TELOMYX mobile DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR testing in Warrington, Cheshire

Health & Performance Testing in Warrington

Hospital-grade DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR testing brought to gyms on both sides of Warrington, from Stockton Heath in the south to Golborne in the north. No drive over to Manchester or Liverpool, no GP wait: our in-house NHS doctor handles your DEXA referral, and your full medical report lands within 48 hours.

From £110 per test

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

Where we test in Warrington

TELOMYX is mobile. We bring hospital-grade testing equipment to partner gyms across Warrington, with venues at each end of the borough so you don't have to cross town. New venues launching regularly across Cheshire and the wider North West.

Allegiance Fitness (Warrington)

Palatine Industrial Estate, Causeway Avenue
Warrington, Cheshire
WA4 6QQ

Tests available: DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR

Our south Warrington venue, an independent gym on the Palatine Industrial Estate just off Wilderspool Causeway, minutes from Stockton Heath, Latchford and Grappenhall. 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.

Opening
TELOMYX clinics by appointment. Contact us for available slots.
Nearest station
Warrington Bank Quay (~15 min walk) · Warrington Central (~20 min walk)
Parking
Free on-site parking available for all TELOMYX clients on the Palatine Industrial Estate.
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.

Iconic Fitness (Golborne)

Golborne Enterprise Park, Golborne
Warrington, Cheshire
WA3 3GR

Tests available: DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR

Our north Warrington venue, serving Golborne, Lowton, Culcheth and the Newton-le-Willows side of the borough. All three tests available; book any combination in a single session. On-site parking for all TELOMYX clients at Golborne Enterprise Park.

Opening
TELOMYX clinics by appointment. Contact us for available slots.
Nearest station
Newton-le-Willows (~10 min drive) · Garswood (~10 min drive)
Parking
Free on-site parking available for all TELOMYX clients at Golborne Enterprise Park.
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.

Why TELOMYX for testing in Warrington

Warrington sits right between Manchester and Liverpool, and that's exactly the problem for anyone wanting a clinical-grade DEXA, VO2 Max or RMR test. The nearest fixed-location clinics are a half-hour-plus drive into either city, and fixed means you travel to them. Whether you're in Stockton Heath, Great Sankey, Lymm or up towards Golborne and Lowton, TELOMYX brings the same equipment to a gym on your side of the borough.

  • Clinical-grade Hologic DEXA scanner, the same technology used in NHS bone-density and research clinics. Available at Allegiance Fitness off Wilderspool Causeway (WA4 6QQ) and Iconic Fitness in Golborne, no drive into Manchester or Liverpool and no city-centre parking.
  • Metabolic cart VO2 Max, not consumer wearables. The gold standard for aerobic capacity. Tested locally in Warrington, no university lab waiting list.
  • Full medical report within 48 hours, not a one-page printout. Ready to share with your Warrington GP, consultant or sports coach.
  • Founded by an NHS doctor. No supplements, no transformations, no upsells. Clinically led and serving the North West.

Why Warrington clients book TELOMYX

These are just a handful of the most common reasons people in Warrington 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 Warrington Running Festival. The town's flagship 10K and half marathon start and finish at the Golden Gates outside the Town Hall every September. A VO2 Max test gives you data-driven heart-rate zones so your training translates into race-day pace, and an RMR test sets your fuelling baseline so nutrition supports your mileage rather than working against it.
  • Tracking parkrun progress. Regulars at Warrington parkrun (Victoria Park, Knutsford Road) and Pennington Flash parkrun over towards Golborne and Leigh who want to know whether a 5K PB reflects a real fitness gain or just a good morning. VO2 Max and RMR together answer that objectively. The Warrington Road Runners 10K out at Woolston is another popular local target.
  • Rugby league strength and recovery. Warrington is a Wolves town, and the borough's amateur and junior rugby league scene runs deep. DEXA is the only scan that separates muscle, water and fat in grams, by limb, so players and lifters across Warrington's gyms can see whether a pre-season block actually added lean tissue.
  • Health screening over 40. Warrington's own Joint Strategic Needs Assessment records a life-expectancy gap of around 9.9 years for men between the borough's most and least deprived areas, with cardiovascular disease a leading driver; matching England's death rates would mean roughly 56 fewer CVD deaths in Warrington each year (Warrington JSNA). Visceral fat, measured directly and accurately only by DEXA, is one of the primary modifiable 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.
  • Body composition for weight loss and recomp. Gym members across Stockton Heath, Great Sankey and Lymm who want to know whether the scales are telling the truth. DEXA separates fat loss from muscle loss, so a cut or a bulk can be judged on real tissue change rather than bodyweight alone.

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 Warrington

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Book online in 60 seconds. Pick your test (DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR, or a bundle) and choose a slot at Allegiance Fitness off Wilderspool Causeway (WA4 6QQ) in south Warrington, or Iconic Fitness at Golborne Enterprise Park (WA3 3GR) in the north. 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 your chosen Warrington venue. 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 Warrington clients say

Recent reviews from clients tested at our Warrington venues. Verified via Google Business Profile.

★★★★★

"Booked a DEXA at the Stockton Heath end after two years of lifting with no real idea if it was working. The scan showed I'd added solid lean mass on my legs but barely anything up top, and a bit more visceral fat than I'd have guessed. Completely reshaped my training split."
· Stockton Heath · DEXA

★★★★★

"Used the VO2 Max test to build proper zones for the Warrington Running Festival half. Turned out I'd been grinding all my easy runs far too hard. Reworked the plan around the data and took nearly six minutes off my time on the day."
· Lymm · VO2 Max

★★★★★

"Train up at the Golborne gym and finally booked an RMR after months of a deficit that wasn't shifting anything. My actual resting burn came back well below what the apps had me on. Having a real number to plan around made all the difference."
· Golborne · RMR

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Warrington 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 Warrington can I get tested?

We run clinics at two venues, one at each end of the borough: Allegiance Fitness on the Palatine Industrial Estate off Wilderspool Causeway (WA4 6QQ) in south Warrington, near Stockton Heath, and Iconic Fitness at Golborne Enterprise Park (WA3 3GR) in the north. Both have on-site parking. Because TELOMYX is mobile, we can also bring our DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR equipment to your own gym or workplace anywhere across Warrington and the surrounding Cheshire area.

How much do tests cost in Warrington?

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 Warrington?

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 either our Stockton Heath-side or Golborne venue.

Are your tests suitable for athletes training in Warrington?

Absolutely. We work with runners preparing for the Warrington Running Festival and the Warrington Road Runners 10K, rugby league players, cyclists, triathletes 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.

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 both our Warrington venues, 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 Allegiance Fitness or Iconic Fitness Golborne, both 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 Warrington Running Festival, a marathon, triathlon or 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 Warrington?

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 Warrington, from Great Sankey and Penketh to Lymm, Culcheth, Golborne and Lowton, we can run a full DEXA + VO2 + RMR session on-site. Get in touch for partnership pricing.

How do I get to your Warrington venues?

Allegiance Fitness is on the Palatine Industrial Estate, Causeway Avenue, WA4 6QQ, just off Wilderspool Causeway south of the town centre, around 15 minutes' walk from Warrington Bank Quay station with free on-site parking. Iconic Fitness is at Golborne Enterprise Park, WA3 3GR, in the north of the borough, best reached by car with free on-site parking and a short drive from Newton-le-Willows.

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 Warrington appointment 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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