Every 8 - 12 weeks. You’ll see clear movement in VO₂max and thresholds and can refresh your zones as your fitness improves giving you an ongoing understanding of how your body is adapting throughout menopause.

Yes, it pinpoints intensities that burn more fat without wrecking you, reduces “too hard” days that worsen sleep and fatigue, and shows where brief intervals fit safely alongside strength training.

You will receive a personalised Biological Age & Performance Report with your VO₂max (fitness/longevity marker), FatMax(best fat-burn range), and simple session targets.  This information is a blueprint of how your body works now taking into consideration the physiological effects of menopause. An example of this is shown at the bottom of the web page.

Choose the mode that matches your regular training. Runners usually use the treadmill; cyclists use the bike. Either way, the gas analyser measures your breath-by-breath oxygen use.  We can even test you on your favourite piece of cardiovascular equipment.

Wear normal training kit and supportive shoes. Arrive well-hydrated, avoid a heavy meal and caffeine for 3 hours, and skip hard exercise the day before.

No. The protocol is tailored to your level. You’ll stop when you reach your max sustainable effort - never forced beyond it.

We pace the test so you avoid overheating spikes: fan cooling, staged ramps, and early stop on request. Knowing your thresholds actually helps you train below flush-trigger intensities later.

Yes - VO₂ testing is routinely done across ages. We pre-screen you, monitor you throughout, and can adapt the protocol. HRT is fine; bring any relevant medical info. If you’ve had a recent health change, check with your GP first.