Sports Performance

Our Sports Performance Blood Test Collection is designed for men and women who want data-driven insight into their training, recovery, and body composition. Whether you're working on muscle gain, improving endurance, overcoming a weight loss plateau, or trying to reduce belly fat, these blood tests help you understand the biological factors that influence performance. Instead of guessing, you get measurable results to support smarter training and recovery decisions.

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Ultimate Performance Blood Test

Are you looking to transform your body through diet and exercise and track your progress along the way?

Our Ultimate Blood Test is designed for those who want to take their health and fitness to the next level — whether you're an athlete, biohacker, or simply someone who's serious about...

  • Results estimated in 3 working days
  • 56 biomarkers
£199.00
Track what powers you
Sports Hormone Blood Test

Want to optimise your athletic performance, recovery, and overall fitness? This test assesses essential biomarkers linked to energy levels, muscle health, endurance, and recovery

  • Results estimated in 3 working days
  • 36 biomarkers
£109.00
Peak performance starts here
Advanced Sports Hormone Blood Test

Are you not making the gains you expect and would like to know if your hormones are the reason? Perhaps you're taking steroids or experiencing symptoms of low testosterone and are looking to monitor your health and hormone status

  • Results estimated in 3 working days
  • 42 biomarkers
£159.00
Fitness Blood Test

Optimise your training and recovery with this test, designed to assess key health markers related to fitness and performance

  • Results estimated in 4 working days
  • 15 biomarkers
£83.00
Advanced Fitness Blood Test

Take your fitness to the next level with a detailed look at the biomarkers that can help you optimise your training and performance

  • Results estimated in 4 working days
  • 29 biomarkers
£108.00
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Testosterone Blood Test

Struggling with low energy, reduced muscle mass, or low libido? This test measures total testosterone, the key male sex hormone that also plays a role in muscle strength, mood, and overall well-being in both men and women

  • Results estimated in 2 working days
  • 1 biomarkers
£19.00
“Training places unique demands on the body. Blood testing can provide valuable insight into nutrition, hormones, and recovery, helping you optimise performance while supporting long-term health.”

Dr Natasha Fernando, Medical Director, Medichecks

What can a sports performance blood test measure?

Depending on the panel you choose, tests in this collection can assess:

  • Hormones linked to performance and training response (including testosterone and thyroid markers)
  • Recovery and muscle health markers
  • Iron status and nutrition markers
  • Inflammation and stress markers
  • Wider health checks such as liver and kidney function, cholesterol and full blood count

You can choose a more focused test, for example, a sports hormone profile, or a comprehensive performance panel for a broader overview.

Why would you take a sports performance blood test?

Training harder doesn’t always mean progressing faster. Sometimes fatigue, stubborn weight loss, or difficulty improving fitness for belly fat can be influenced by underlying biological factors.

For example:

  • Low or suboptimal testosterone levels may affect muscle mass, strength, recovery, and body composition.
  • Iron deficiency can reduce endurance and leave you feeling unusually fatigued.
  • Blood glucose imbalance may influence energy regulation and fat storage.
  • Thyroid markers can impact metabolism and weight management.

    Testing provides objective insight. Instead of guessing whether hormones, recovery, or metabolic markers are influencing your performance, you gain measurable information that can support smarter training, nutrition, and lifestyle decisions.
Not sure which test to choose?

Choosing the right test depends on your goal:

  • Improving strength or muscle gain - Testosterone and hormone-focused panels
  • Fatigue or reduced endurance - Iron, vitamin, and thyroid testing
  • Weight loss or metabolic concerns - Blood glucose testing and metabolic markers
  • General optimisation - Comprehensive sports performance panel

    If you’re unsure, starting with a broader performance screen can provide a more complete overview before narrowing your focus.
Signs you might need a sports performance blood test

You may benefit from testing if you experience:

  • Persistent fatigue despite training consistently
  • Slower recovery between workouts
  • Stalled weight loss
  • Difficulty improving fitness
  • Loss of strength or muscle mass
  • Brain fog or reduced motivation
  • Recurrent illness

    Because training stress, nutrition, sleep, and hormones all interact, blood testing can help clarify whether internal factors are contributing to performance plateaus.

FAQs

What do blood tests show for sports performance?

Sports performance blood tests can show hormone levels such as testosterone, iron status, vitamin levels, thyroid function, inflammation markers, and blood glucose levels — all of which impact your energy, recovery, and body composition.

Can testosterone levels affect fitness and weight loss?

Yes. Testosterone plays a role in muscle maintenance, fat distribution, and recovery. Low levels may influence strength, body composition, and weight loss progress.

Can blood tests help with belly fat?

Blood tests can identify metabolic or hormonal factors that may influence fitness for belly fat reduction, including testosterone, thyroid hormones, and blood glucose levels.

Should I test if my weight loss has stalled?

If weight loss has plateaued despite consistent diet and training, testing may help identify underlying factors such as hormonal imbalance or metabolic changes.

Do I need to fast before a sports performance blood test?

Some tests, particularly those measuring blood glucose or cholesterol, may require fasting. Always follow the instructions provided with your kit.

How often should I test?

Testing frequency depends on your goals. Some individuals test annually for monitoring, while others repeat testing after significant training or nutrition changes.