VO2 Max Testing in Edinburgh
2 labs · £140
These are independent, third-party labs. PEAKVO2 is an interval training app and does not provide VO2 max or metabolic testing itself.
Edinburgh Napier University Sports Science Consultancy
Sighthill Campus, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN
University human performance laboratory offering a masked VO2 max test on treadmill or bike with intensity rising at set intervals, plus lactate threshold, FTP and skinfold assessments for individuals and teams.
Checked: November 2026
Oriam Sport and Health Testing
Oriam, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS
Scotland's sports performance centre, in partnership with Heriot-Watt University's sport and exercise scientists, runs a test to exhaustion with metabolic analysers measuring oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide on treadmill, cycle ergometer or rowing machine; open to the public.
Checked: November 2026
Questions about testing in this city
Where can I get a VO2 max test in Edinburgh?
This directory lists Edinburgh Napier University Sports Science Consultancy and Oriam Sport and Health Testing. Each entry is an independent provider with a gas exchange test.
How much does a VO2 max test cost in Edinburgh?
Oriam Sport and Health Testing publishes £140. The other labs quote on request.
Can I test on a bike or a treadmill in Edinburgh?
On a bike: Edinburgh Napier University Sports Science Consultancy and Oriam Sport and Health Testing. On a treadmill: Edinburgh Napier University Sports Science Consultancy and Oriam Sport and Health Testing. Test on the one you train on, because your zones differ between the two.
Can I add a lactate test in Edinburgh?
Yes, at Edinburgh Napier University Sports Science Consultancy and Oriam Sport and Health Testing.
Our VO2 max testing guide explains what happens, how to prepare and what you get.