Find out what your body can really do.
Built around a cardiac-safety-first pathway: a 40-minute GP consultation with Dr Greg Spencer (ex-Aston Villa Women's First Team physician, Sport & Exercise Medicine MSc) including bloods drawn and a Kardia ECG rhythm screen, then — if cardiac safety is confirmed — a 30-minute VO2 Max wattbike test the same morning. Plus a 30-minute sports massage voucher redeemable any time. CQC-regulated. No referral required.
The metrics that predict who's actually getting better — not just who's training harder.
You can run more, lift more, ride further. But until you measure VO2 Max, your hormone status, your iron stores and your recovery markers, you don't actually know whether what you're doing is working. This package is the same blood + physiology assessment a Premier League team would run on a player — condensed into one morning, in Sutton Coldfield, for £369.
VO2 Max is the single strongest predictor of all-cause mortality known to medicine — stronger than smoking history, hypertension or diabetes. It's also the single most useful number for prescribing accurate aerobic training zones. Most "fit" people have never actually measured it — they're training to numbers extrapolated from a watch, not from a true exhaustion test.
A safety-first pathway. Four components. £341 less than buying them separately.
Dr Spencer leads the morning so the cardiac-safety screen comes first — bloods and a Kardia ECG drawn in the consult before any maximal effort. If cleared, the VO2 Max wattbike follows the same morning. The sports massage voucher is yours to use whenever it suits you.
Cardiac safety disclaimer. Wattbike VO2 Max testing requires Dr Spencer's clinical approval on the morning. If your history, examination or Kardia ECG flags concern (uncontrolled hypertension, significant cardiac history, abnormal rhythm), the wattbike portion is held back pending further investigation — typically a referral into our Adult Cardiac Screening pathway. You still receive the GP consult, bloods, Kardia and massage voucher. No surprise charges.
Dr Greg Spencer — primary care meets elite-sport medicine.
Greg trained at Birmingham Medical School, completed his GP training in the West Midlands, and went on to a Master's in Sport & Exercise Medicine at the University of Nottingham. He was primary physician for the Aston Villa Women's team during their promotion to the WSL, and spent nine years with Birmingham Royal Ballet developing their injury prevention strategy. He works with Elmhurst School of Dance on the same. His clinical interest is optimising health and athletic performance — equally across recreational athletes, masters competitors and elite dancers.
If you take your training seriously, this is the data you've been guessing about.
~75 minutes on-site if you're cleared. Massage voucher used whenever it suits you.
4.87/5 from 350+ verified Doctify reviews.
"I'd been training for a sub-3 marathon for two years and stalling. Greg looked at the bloods + VO2 numbers, flagged low ferritin and zone-2 work being done at zone-3 effort. Three months later I ran 2:54. Worth every penny."
"Came in convinced my VO2 was the problem. Turned out it was fine; testosterone was the limiter. Greg's MSc background meant he actually knew what to do about it — instead of just 'see a specialist'."
"Booked it as a 50th birthday present to myself. The VO2 Max number genuinely changed how I train. Dr Spencer was unhurried, explained everything, didn't try to upsell anything. Best £369 I've spent on my health."
Everything you might be wondering, answered.
What's included for £369?
A 40-minute consultation with Dr Greg Spencer including a Heart Health blood panel (lipids, HbA1c, FBC, kidney/liver, electrolytes, ferritin, vitamin D, testosterone) drawn at the visit and a Kardia ECG cardiac rhythm screen, then — subject to GP approval — a 30-minute VO2 Max wattbike test the same morning. A 30-minute sports massage voucher is included, redeemable any time within 12 months. Written summary & training-plan letter delivered via secure download within 5 working days.
Why does the GP appointment come first?
Dr Spencer needs to clear you for the VO2 Max test before it proceeds. He takes a clinical history, performs a Kardia ECG (rhythm check), and reviews any cardiac risk factors. Only if he's satisfied that wattbike testing is safe do we proceed to the bike. This is the safest pathway for any structured exhaustion test — and it's the same protocol elite sports teams follow.
What if I'm not cleared for the wattbike test?
If Dr Spencer's clinical screen or Kardia ECG flags concern, the wattbike element is held back pending further investigation — typically routed to our Adult Cardiac Screening pathway. You still receive the GP consultation, bloods, Kardia ECG and massage voucher. We adjust or refund the wattbike portion. No surprise charges.
How does the sports massage voucher work?
On the day of your Sports Performance visit you receive a £65 voucher for a 30-minute sports massage with our therapist, redeemable at any time within 12 months. Book the massage directly with reception when it suits you — pre-event, post-event, or as a recovery treat. It's deliberately separated from the test day so it doesn't disrupt the safety-first pathway.
How is VO2 Max different from what my Garmin / Apple Watch estimates?
Wrist devices estimate VO2 Max from your heart-rate response to known efforts — accurate within roughly ±5 ml/kg/min if you train regularly with HR. A wattbike test with gas analysis measures it directly to within ±1 ml/kg/min, and crucially also gives you ventilatory thresholds (VT1, VT2) and lactate turn-point — the actual numbers used to prescribe zone-2 vs zone-3 vs threshold training.
Do I need to be fit to do this?
No. The ramp protocol is self-limited — you stop when you can't sustain the effort. Beginners get just as much value from the data as elite athletes. You do need to be free of significant cardiac disease — if you have a history of heart problems, chest pain on exertion, or uncontrolled blood pressure, Dr Spencer will hold back the wattbike portion and route you to the Adult Cardiac Screening Package first.
How long does the visit take?
Approximately 75 minutes on-site if you're cleared for the wattbike: 40 min with Dr Spencer (consult + bloods + Kardia) followed by 30 min on the wattbike plus warm-up/cool-down. If you're held back from the wattbike on safety grounds, your visit is ~40 minutes. The sports massage is booked separately by you using the voucher.
What should I bring on the day?
Sportswear, cycling shoes if you use SPD pedals (we have flats otherwise), water, a towel. Eat a normal meal 2–3 hours before. Don't train heavily in the 24 hours before. Avoid caffeine 90 minutes before. Wear something with sleeves easy to roll up for the bloods and Kardia ECG.
Can I bring a training partner?
Yes — book back-to-back slots and you both qualify for £369. Many people do this with a club partner or spouse who trains together. It also means you can compare data over a coffee afterwards.
Does it work for non-cyclists?
Absolutely. VO2 Max measured on a wattbike correlates strongly with VO2 Max on a treadmill (within 5–7% for most adults). The heart-rate zones derived translate directly to running, rowing, swimming, hiking — any aerobic sport. Dr Spencer will calibrate the zones to your primary sport in the consultation.
When is the offer available?
Throughout June 2026 only. After 30 June it reverts to standard pricing (£710). Dr Spencer's sports clinic is limited capacity — book early.
Cardiac-safety first. Then the numbers that actually matter.
Dr Spencer's consult + bloods + Kardia ECG. VO2 Max if cleared. Massage voucher for any time you need it.
The Vesey Private Hospital · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU
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