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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great visit to sports test and had my fitness review by Gary He treated me like an elite athlete but in reality I was a 74 year old man trying to salvage the last resemblance of credib... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Garry undoubtedly gives you the science. The honed test regime, academic backup, numeric answers to questions . It’s super impressive. But I also found that the science comes wrapped in a positive... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Garry's comprehensive fitness testing highlights areas for improvement and his feedback suggests ways to tackle these. I have been coached by Garry for 2 years towards specific targets. In 2017 I c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took my son who races cyclocross and MTB nationally. We really enjoyed the whole experience Gary was friendly and welcoming. Gary took the time to explain everything clearly before and after. He wen... See more

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  1. Specialized Clinic

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Sportstest is a specialist health, fitness and performance testing centre based in Cannock, Staffordshire, serving clients across the West Midlands and beyond. Founded by Dr Garry Palmer, Sportstest helps athletes, teens, fitness enthusiasts, busy professionals, and people returning from injury better understand their body, improve their performance, and make more informed decisions about their training, health and long-term wellbeing. We combine advanced physiological testing with clear, practical guidance, so clients leave with useful information they can actually apply. Our services include VO₂ max testing, metabolic testing, resting metabolic rate testing, lactate threshold testing, fitness assessments, body composition analysis, gait analysis, sports therapy, injury clinic services, swimming, swim coaching, sauna, simulated altitude training, and personalised coaching support. At Sportstest, we work with a wide range of people, from runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, footballers and HYROX athletes to young athletes, recreational exercisers, and those simply wanting to improve their health, fitness, longevity and confidence. Whether someone is training for a race, trying to return safely from injury, looking to understand their metabolism, or wanting expert support with their fitness journey, our aim is to make high-quality testing and coaching accessible, understandable and genuinely useful. What makes Sportstest different is the way we turn advanced data into real-world advice. We do not believe testing should be complicated, intimidating or reserved only for elite athletes. Our approach is friendly, professional and evidence-informed, helping each client understand what their results mean and how they can use them to train smarter, recover better, improve fitness, support health, and achieve sustainable performance. From one-off testing appointments to ongoing coaching, injury support, swimming services and performance consultancy, Sportstest provides a practical, personal and science-led service for people who want to get more from their body and their training. Our goal is simple: to help every client understand where they are now, where they want to go, and the best next steps to get there.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Experience

Had a great visit to sports test and had my fitness review by Gary
He treated me like an elite athlete but in reality I was a 74 year old man trying to salvage the last resemblance of credible performance
His knowledge and detailed analysis was incredible and delivered ina way I could understand
The establishment is well presented clean and e very thing you could possibly want
A credit to the whole company and such a friendly place to visit
Donna was fantastic
Many thanks
Roy M

13 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jack has helped me getting playing again

What can I say…5 stars isn’t enough, I wish I could give more.

Having tried out a couple of physios during 2023 I was recommended Jack. It was the best thing I did. I went from Achilles and hip pain to back to playing hockey again after a long time out. Jack listened and took the right course of action taking into account the timeframe we were working to. With some self discipline and Jacks advise, I’ve been playing hockey 2 sometimes 3 times a week.

Would definitely recommend.

8 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Running sports test was really useful…

Running sports test was really useful is assessing my current level of fitness. Garry’s extensive knowledge enabled him to interpret and explain the test results in a meaningful way, that allowed us to come up with a workable training plan. I’d never completed a test previously, and am certainly not an elite athlete, but Garry explained exactly what was happening throughout in a friendly and professional manner. Although relatively new to running, and having very little prior knowledge of the science involved, I now feel much more informed on how to make further progress. I would highly recommend to anyone serious about improving their performance, no matter what their current level of fitness is.

1 December 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gary has been brilliant

Gary has been brilliant ! Think it’s brilliant how he can re gig my plan at the drop of a hat when life gets in the way.
Would highly recommend if course 😃👍

25 October 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gary knows his stuff

Gary knows his stuff. He has completely deconstructed my current training then built it back up again, giving me clear goals for improvement. This included structered zones to work in to get the most out of my training. Brilliant!

6 September 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended.

Highly Recommended.

I started going to Sportstest with Garry Palmer a couple of years ago after just taking up running. I discovered a lot about my body and athletic capability, and recently completed my Half-Ironman Triathlon goal. I would highly recommended SportsTest and the expert advice provided as a result. Garry Palmer is very knowledgeable in this area.

10 August 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Detailed and worthwhile

I took my son who races cyclocross and MTB nationally. We really enjoyed the whole experience Gary was friendly and welcoming. Gary took the time to explain everything clearly before and after. He went through the results in detail so nothing was left unclear and gave us clear indications on where and how my son could improve by using the time he has more productively. We both like facts and figures and both felt it was a truly worthwhile exercise. Highly recommend.

3 August 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

A very enjoyable session where I was able to learn alot about my current running ability and how I go about improving so that I can reach my targets. Garry is a very welcoming, friendly, enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable in his field of expertise. Every question I asked and every comment he made he was able to back it up with proof based on his experience and the results I produced. I would not hesitate in recommending Garry to anybody and I will most definitely be returning to check how I am progressing based on his feedback and advice.

25 July 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great return on your investment

The knowledge and experience Dr Garry Palmer brings to his consultations is second to none - his ability to tailor training and nutrition advice relative to your own personal performance goals and requirements is absolutely invaluable and has helped me immensely in the last few years to go from complete novice cyclist to podium placing triathlete - the return on your modest investment in a sports test is far greater than a much greater expenditure on kit - can't recommend this enough to any endurance athlete looking to progress to the next level.

16 July 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Full bike and run test with Garry - highly recommend!

Booked in with Garry for a full bike and run assessment. Garry was friendly yet professional and took the time to understand my goals and aspirations from the session and my training, he explained the test procedures thoroughly before we started and patiently answered all my questions once the tests were completed. I have come away with a good understanding of what I need to do to reach my running and cycling goals and hope to be back to see Garry for a retest in the future to see how much improvement I have made. Thanks again Garry!

8 July 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Appraisal.

Professional test with professional advice which helped me no end in achieving my cycling goal.

6 July 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service!!

Fantastic service; Gary is so knowledgeable and able to give fantastic advice and training that is tailored to you from the data he obtains. Invaluable for any athlete of all abilities and level ☺️

5 July 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited Garry at Sportstest for some…

I visited Garry at Sportstest for some practical training advice and a plan for how to improve my running.
The science and physiology behind the testing was amazing and Garry was patient but pushed me hard to get the best outcome from the test.
I would recommend Sportstest to any one, whatever their goal.

2 July 2019
Unprompted review

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