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SUCCESS Fitness Training
Salford University Consultancy Combining Exercise and Sports Sciences
- Ever wondered how physically fit you are?
- Need to make improvements to your exercise training programme?
- Want to maximise your athletic potential?
Physiological testing should form a key part any exercise training programme. Whether you are an elite athlete or merely a recreational exerciser, measuring and monitoring your performance is a key part of the process.
How do you know that all the hard work you have been doing is really paying off?
The SUCCESS scheme offers you a unique opportunity to access a range of specialist testing services in the areas of sport, exercise and health.
Who can get involved?
SUCCESS is available for anyone who is interested in improving their physical conditioning and/or maximising their training, whether this be for sports performance, or everyday function.
We work with a range of professional sports people including Olympic athletes, Manchester City Football Club, Salford City Reds Rugby League Club, Lancashire Cricket Club and Sale Sharks. A number of tri-athletes, cyclists, runners and boxers have also benefited from the SUCCESS programme.
Where does the testing take place?
All testing is conducted within the Human Performance Laboratory. This is located within the state-of-the-art Mary Seacole building on the Frederick Road Campus
How much does it cost?
This is dependent on your chosen testing package:
| Type of fitness test | Diamond | Platinum Plus | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| £180 |
£150 |
£120 |
£120 |
£90 |
£60 |
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| Direct measurement of aerobic capacity (VO2max) | Y |
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| Lactate threshold (LT) & OBLA | Y* |
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| Determination of the anaerobic threshold (AT) | Y |
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| Mechanical efficiency | Y |
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| Heart Rate (HR) training zones | Y |
Y |
Y |
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Y |
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| Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) training zones | Y |
Y |
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| Percentage body fat | Y |
Y |
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| Somatotype | Y |
Y |
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| Height / Weight / Body Mass Index (BMI) | Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Feedback report 6 page |
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Y |
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| Feedback report 4 page | Y |
Y |
Y |
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| Feedback report 2 page | Y |
Click on each of the links above to find out further details regarding the information obtained and the type of test
* Two separate visits to the lab are required for this package.
Further Information
To make a booking, or to check availability, please contact Paul Sindall.
