Sports & Fitness

Sports Blood Tests
Know What’s Holding You Back

Performance-focused blood testing for athletes, gym-goers and anyone serious about their fitness. Understand your recovery, endurance and hormonal baseline.

9Years Trading
4.7★Google Rating
15,000+Clients Tested
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100+Phlebotomists Nationwide

Whether you're a competitive runner, a dedicated gym-goer or a weekend cyclist, your blood tells the story your training can't. Our sports and fitness blood tests measure the biomarkers that matter most to performance — iron, testosterone, cortisol, vitamin D, inflammatory markers and full blood count — so you can train smarter, recover faster and get more from every session. Available with home visit, clinic or self-collection. Results same day.

SOUND FAMILIAR?

Does any of this sound familiar?

Feeling tired even when you're training consistently
Struggling to build muscle or lose body fat
Poor recovery, soreness, or low motivation
Sleep, mood, or energy levels not where they should be
Performance has plateaued despite consistent effort
Supplements not making any noticeable difference

In many cases, the issue isn’t external — it’s internal. Low iron, vitamin deficiencies, hormones off balance. These are the most common hidden causes of poor performance. This is where you find them.

Find Out What’s Holding You Back

WHAT WE MEASURE

What Do Sports Blood Tests Actually Measure?

Most people treat the symptom. We test the cause. Here’s exactly what your blood reveals about your performance.

1. Iron & Ferritin

Energy · Oxygen · Endurance

Drives oxygen transport, stamina and endurance. Low iron is the #1 hidden cause of declining performance in athletes.

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2. Testosterone

Strength · Recovery · Hormonal Balance

Governs muscle growth, recovery and drive. Declining levels are often misread as ageing — but measurable and addressable.

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3. CRP — Inflammation Marker

Recovery · Inflammation · Overtraining

Tracks internal stress and recovery. Persistent CRP means you’re not recovering — no matter how much rest you take.

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4. Full Blood Count

Endurance · Immunity · Oxygen Transport

Red and white cells — the foundation of stamina, immune health and your capacity to sustain training load.

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5. Thyroid Hormones

Metabolism · Energy · Weight Balance

Controls energy output and metabolic rate. The overlooked reason body composition won’t shift despite hard training.

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6. Magnesium

Muscle Function · Sleep · Recovery

Powers muscle contraction, recovery and sleep. One of the most common — and most underestimated — gaps in athletes.

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7. HbA1c & Glucose

Energy Stability · Performance · Fatigue

Tracks blood sugar control to prevent mid-session crashes. Unstable glucose is a fixable cause of training fatigue.

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8. Vitamin D

Muscle Function · Immunity · Bone Health

Underpins muscle strength, immunity and bone density. Widespread UK deficiency — especially in indoor athletes.

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SPORTS TESTS

Sports Blood Test Panels — From Essentials to Elite

Great Starting Point

Everyday Fitness

7 key panels incl. hormones, thyroid & inflammation

For anyone who trains consistently and wants real answers. Covers magnesium, iron, CRP, full blood count, thyroid, cortisol and testosterone — the markers most likely to explain why performance has stalled.

£105 Value: £320

Most Comprehensive

Health Optimisation — Elite

70+ biomarkers

Everything in the Athlete panel plus deeper metabolic, advanced hormonal and full cardiovascular analysis. The annual full-body MOT for those who leave nothing to chance.

FAQS

Sports Blood Testing — Frequently Asked Questions

What blood tests should athletes get?

The most important markers for athletes are: full blood count (oxygen capacity), ferritin and iron (energy and endurance), testosterone and cortisol ratio (overtraining and recovery), vitamin D (muscle function and immune health), and CRP (inflammation). Our Competitive Athlete panel covers all of these and more.

Can a blood test improve athletic performance?

Directly, no — but it identifies the limiting factors preventing you from performing at your best. Undiagnosed low iron is one of the most common hidden causes of declining performance. Testing removes the guesswork so you can act on evidence, not assumptions.

What is overtraining syndrome and can a blood test detect it?

Overtraining syndrome occurs when training load consistently exceeds recovery capacity. Classic blood markers include elevated cortisol, suppressed testosterone, low ferritin, raised CRP and sometimes reduced white blood cells. Regular testing is the most reliable early warning system.

When is the best time to have a sports blood test?

Test during a recovery period — avoid testing within 48 hours of intense training, as CRP, creatine kinase and ferritin can be temporarily elevated post-exercise. A morning fasted test during a deload week gives the most accurate baseline.

How often should athletes get blood tests?

Twice per year is a strong baseline — once before a training block, once after. Competitive athletes often test quarterly. If adjusting diet or supplementation, retesting at 8–12 weeks shows whether the changes are working.

Is low iron common in athletes?

Yes — particularly in endurance athletes, female athletes, and those training more than 5 hours per week. Iron deficiency is one of the most common and most treatable causes of poor performance, breathlessness and persistent fatigue in active people.

Do you offer home visits for sports blood tests?

Yes. We have 100+ phlebotomists nationwide who can visit your home, gym or workplace. You can also use our self-collection finger-prick kits or visit one of our walk-in clinic locations. All options are available at checkout.

What Our Clients Say

Real people, real results

I am extremely pleased with the service from Youth Revisited. The phlebotomist who came to my home was punctual, polite and made the experience very comfortable. I received my blood report the very next day. I would highly recommend the Athlete Blood Test to anyone who is competing or serious about their performance.

Shaun C, Google ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very impressed with the amount of markers checked especially for the price. Also having the option for additional markers and a detailed review to help make more sense of results. Speedy delivery and super speedy results.

Verified Customer, Google ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Outstanding service from start to finish. They consistently go above and beyond expectations.

Alex, Google ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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