Health Checks
Get a clear picture of your health and fitness with our Health Checks, ideal for anyone looking to understand their body better and make informed decisions about their fitness and wellbeing.
What we measure
- Body Composition: understand your muscle and fat distribution to guide your workouts and nutrition
- Peak Flow: measure your lung function to support cardiovascular fitness
- Blood Pressure: monitor your cardiovascular health
- Oxygen Saturation: check how efficiently oxygen reaches your muscles, to improve stamina and performance
- Resting Pulse Rate: track your heart rate at rest for insight into fitness and recovery
- Grip Strength: assess overall strength and spot muscle imbalances
- Cholesterol (Total & HDL) (Health Check PLUS only): high levels increase your risk of heart disease and stroke
- Blood Glucose (Health Check PLUS only): poor regulation can cause low energy, dizziness, nausea and headaches
What to Expect
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Testing: We run several tests to build an overall picture of your health
- Results talk-through: We explain what each result means and flag anything outside the normal range
- Personalised advice: We learn about your exercise experience and availability, then recommend areas to focus on
- Take-home results: You'll get a printed copy of your results to keep as well as via email.
View an example within the InBody Health Checks Overview, PDF (1.8 MB)
Pricing
| Standard Health Check (30 mins) | Health Check PLUS (30 mins) |
|---|---|
| £25 | £39 (includes Cholesterol and Blood Glucose check) |
How to prepare for your health check
To achieve the most accurate results, we recommend:
- Do not eat or drink 4 hours before
- Do not exercise 12 hours before
- Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g., short-sleeved T-shirt)
- Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist. These health checks are not suitable for those fitted with a pacemaker.
Bookings
September
Tuesday 22nd September, University Sports Centre
Wednesday 23rd September, University Sports Centre
October
Tuesday 6th October, Eddington Square
Wednesday 7th October, University Sports Centre
Wednesday 14th October, Student Services Centre
Tuesday 20th October, University Sports Centre
Wednesday 21st October, University Sports Centre
Tuesday 27th October, University Sports Centre