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Health & Performance Testing in Wirral

Clinical-grade DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR testing brought to the Wirral peninsula, from Arrowe Park to Heswall. No trip through the tunnel to a Liverpool or Manchester clinic. Full medical report within 48 hours, with your DEXA referral handled in-house by our NHS doctor.

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 Wirral

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 Wirral | TELOMYX body composition plus resting metabolic rate at EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park

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 Wirral | TELOMYX mobile clinic at EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park

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 Wirral | TELOMYX treadmill-based aerobic capacity testing at EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park

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 Wirral | TELOMYX mobile metabolic testing at EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park

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 Wirral

TELOMYX is mobile. We bring hospital-grade testing equipment to partner venues across the Wirral peninsula, from our primary site at EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park to our Heswall locations, with more venues launching regularly across Birkenhead, Bebington, Wallasey and West Kirby.

EmpoweredFit (Arrowe Park)

Arrowe Park, Upton
Wirral, Merseyside
CH49 1AB

Tests available: DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR

Our primary Wirral venue, central to the peninsula and easy to reach from Birkenhead, Upton, Greasby and West Kirby. All three tests available; book any combination in a single session (~75 minutes for full DEXA + VO2 + RMR). Free parking on site.

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Nearest station
Upton (Merseyrail) · ample free parking at the venue
Parking
Free on-site parking available for all TELOMYX clients at EmpoweredFit Arrowe 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.
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Pilates by Physio (Heswall)

Heswall
Wirral, Merseyside
CH60 7RE

Tests available: DEXA, RMR (mobile, by appointment)

Our Heswall partner venue, convenient for the west and south of the peninsula, including Heswall, Gayton, Pensby and Thurstaston. Mobile testing by appointment; contact us for the next available Heswall clinic dates.

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The Sandstone Dental Practice (Heswall)

102 Telegraph Road, Heswall
Wirral, Merseyside
CH60 0AQ

Tests available: DEXA, RMR (mobile, by appointment)

A further Heswall location on Telegraph Road, serving clients across the south Wirral villages. Mobile testing by appointment; get in touch for available clinic dates.

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Why TELOMYX for testing in Wirral

The nearest fixed-location DEXA and metabolic clinics sit in Liverpool and Manchester city centres, on the wrong side of the Mersey for most of the peninsula. For someone in Heswall, West Kirby or Bebington that means the tunnel, city-centre parking and the best part of a morning gone for a 7-minute scan. TELOMYX brings the same clinical-grade equipment onto the peninsula itself, starting at EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park.

  • Clinical-grade Hologic DEXA scanner, the same technology used in NHS bone-density and research clinics. Available at EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park with free parking — no tunnel run to a Liverpool or Manchester city-centre clinic.
  • Metabolic cart VO2 Max, not consumer wearables. The gold standard for aerobic capacity, tested on the peninsula rather than at a university lab across the water.
  • Full medical report within 48 hours, not a one-page printout. Ready to share with your Wirral 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 Wirral clients book TELOMYX

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

  • Training for a Wirral race. The PLF Wirral Marathon, Half and 10K, the Wirral Running Festival along the New Brighton seafront, or the Wirral 10K. A VO2 Max test gives you data-driven heart-rate zones so each training block converts into race-day pace, while an RMR test sets the fuelling baseline behind it.
  • Tracking parkrun progress. Regulars at Birkenhead parkrun in Birkenhead Park, or families running the Wirral Country Park and Wirral Way junior parkruns, who want to know whether a 5K PB is a real fitness gain or just a fast morning. VO2 Max and RMR together answer that objectively.
  • Coast and outdoor athletes. Sailors and watersports crews off West Kirby Marine Lake, cyclists on the Wirral Way and runners along the coastal path who want measured data rather than a wrist-based guess. DEXA also shows whether your training is holding lean mass.
  • Health screening over 40. The North West has the highest premature death rate from circulatory disease of any English region (97.2 per 100,000 in 2022), and Wirral's own Joint Strategic Needs Assessment reports that cardiovascular mortality among Wirral women has been rising since 2007 even as it falls nationally, against a life-expectancy gap of more than nine years between the most and least deprived parts of the borough. Visceral fat, measured directly and accurately only by DEXA, is one of the primary modifiable risk factors. A DEXA scan gives you a VAT figure in grams; paired with an RMR it gives a clinical-grade cardiovascular and metabolic baseline before symptoms appear, with no GP referral wait.
  • Strength and body-composition tracking. Gym members and lifters across Arrowe Park, Birkenhead and Bebington 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.

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 Wirral

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Book online in 60 seconds. Pick your test (DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR, or a bundle) and choose a slot at EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park, CH49 1AB, or ask about our Heswall clinic dates. 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 EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park 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 Wirral clients say

Recent reviews from clients tested across our Wirral venues. Verified via Google Business Profile.

★★★★★

"Booked a DEXA at Arrowe Park rather than trekking through the tunnel to Liverpool. Turned out I'd been losing muscle as well as fat on my diet, which the scales never showed. The whole thing took half an hour and the report was genuinely useful."
· West Kirby · DEXA

★★★★★

"Did the VO2 Max ahead of the Wirral 10K and a summer of coastal cycling. My zones were all over the place beforehand. Retrained to the measured numbers and took a clear chunk off my time. Brilliant not having to go over to Manchester for it."
· Bebington · VO2 Max

★★★★★

"Perimenopause had thrown my weight completely and nothing was working. The RMR test at the Heswall clinic showed my metabolic rate was lower than any app assumed. Finally had a real number to plan around with my nutritionist. So glad this is on the Wirral now."
· Heswall · RMR

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Wirral 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 Wirral can I get tested?

Our primary Wirral venue is EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park (CH49 1AB), with free on-site parking and central access from Birkenhead, Upton and West Kirby. We also run mobile clinics in Heswall at Pilates by Physio (CH60 7RE) and The Sandstone Dental Practice on Telegraph Road (CH60 0AQ). Because TELOMYX is mobile, we can also bring our DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR equipment to your gym or workplace anywhere across the peninsula, including Bebington, Wallasey, New Brighton and Bromborough.

How much do tests cost in Wirral?

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 EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park.

Are your tests suitable for athletes training in Wirral?

Absolutely. We work with runners preparing for the Wirral Marathon, Wirral Running Festival and Wirral 10K, club cyclists on the Wirral Way, sailors and watersports athletes off West Kirby, and gym-based lifters across the peninsula. 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 EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park, 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 our Arrowe Park venue, with free 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 Wirral Marathon, Wirral 10K, a 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 Wirral?

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 Wirral peninsula, including Birkenhead, Bebington, Wallasey, West Kirby, Heswall or Bromborough, we can run a full DEXA + VO2 + RMR session on-site. Get in touch for partnership pricing.

How do I get to EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park?

EmpoweredFit Arrowe Park is at Arrowe Park, Upton, CH49 1AB, central to the peninsula and a short drive from Birkenhead, Greasby and West Kirby. The nearest Merseyrail station is Upton. By car there is free on-site parking for all TELOMYX clients. We also run mobile clinics in Heswall if that is closer for you.

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

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