Sportstest Reviews 

Great advice, insight into my problem areas and of course very approachable with easy to understand explanations!
I met Garry at a talk he was doing at a Zwift Con event. Wanting to improve my performance and start racing again I took the opportunity to talk to Garry and booked a sports test.
Although the test was tough the data Garry collected was very interesting and we talked through my strengths and weaknesses highlighted in the test. I of course had plenty of questions and Garry was very happy to help answer them in a way I understood, something which I was very grateful for. In summary, Garry was professional, very knowledgeable and easy to understand and get along with. Highly Recommend!

Garry at Sportstest is a complete miracle worker! The tests gave me so much insight into how to train, what I was doing wrong and how to make the most of my time. I have improved so much - generally on the podium for triathlons, qualified for the age group world championships and beat most of the boys up the hill in my first time to the mountains. His weekly coaching is fantastic and fits high quality sessions around a very busy life - very busy work, kids, life admin, dog... I don’t always believe it is going to work as I feel i’m not doing enough, but the rest is also vital and my results speak for themselves! This from a 44 year old who only tentatively started running when she turned 30. Coaching works!

I returned to cycling September 2018 after a 2-year break. In November 2018 I was tested by Garry; this gave us a base to work from. Since then he has coached me with weekly training plans, which he loads into my Training Peaks diary and I've had two further tests. The improvements I have made since last November are significant and with his knowledge, support and guidance, I am continuing to improve. The thing I most appreciate about having Garry as my coach is that I can contact him any day (even when he is on holiday) if I need to. If a session needs changing on the day, he will make the changes for me. Training sessions are set to fit around my commitments. For me, Garry is an essential part of my cycling. I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of being tested or looking for a coach.

Garry undoubtedly gives you the science. The honed test regime, academic backup, numeric answers to questions . It’s super impressive. But I also found that the science comes wrapped in a positive and personable approach to you as an individual. Your goals. Your challenges. A very individualised plan comes out of even one test session.

Medical changes mean that further testing would be a a side show for me, but I still feel able to throw Garry the occasional question knowing it’ll be answered fully. Highly recommended.

Superb testing and coaching. Very personalised approach, allowing me to balance training and normal life pressures. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Positive, personal and effective. Sportstest’s training plans made a huge difference to my trading and my fitness. I’d recommend them to anybody who’s serious about improving their sporting performance.

Garry is brilliant, I stopped exercising and started training and began to get results, Thank you.

Garry's comprehensive fitness testing highlights areas for improvement and his feedback suggests ways to tackle these.
I have been coached by Garry for 2 years towards specific targets. In 2017 I covered 212 miles in a 12 hour timetrial.
The main advantage over an off the shelf package is that Garry is able to adjust weekly sessions to take into account personal circumstances. He is also available for 1-1 contact should it be necessary. I would definitely recommend a fitness test.The results may surprise you. Definitely better than a new bike

As an amateur triathlete, I've been a member of sportstest now for the last few years and each year I am still improving and hitting new personal best times in running and triathlon events inc IRONMAN 70.3 and also getting closer to qualifying in Olympic distance races for the age group GB team.
All training plans are set to suit your specific type of race or goal you want achieve and are reviewed each week to to suit your individual schedule for that week. This also includes one to one advice on things like the best type of kit, nutrition and any other information you may need right up to race day to help you cross that line.

I’ve had great advice and support which has boosted my performance and confidence. Garry Palmer is very knowledgable and helpful. I’d recommend Sportstest for anyone as the service is adapted to suit your needs and aims.

Really knows his stuff. The testing gives a real in-depth look at where your training zones are, making training time much more efficient and effective. Completely removes the guesswork. I went from non-swimmer and non-runner to sub 11hrs Ironman at Bolton in 2 years!