Something exciting is happening in Richmond. The leafy streets, the riverside joggers, the cyclists heading towards the park… they are about to get a serious upgrade in how they measure, manage, and understand their health. BodyView is opening a brand-new branch in Richmond, and with it comes a whole new way of looking at your body.
Unlike gyms, wellness apps, or diet fads that deal in estimates and one-size-fits-all solutions, BodyView Richmond is about evidence. About science. About uncovering the facts that no scale, smartwatch, or calorie counter can ever show you. Whether your goal is to run faster, build muscle, lose fat, or simply make sure you are looking after your future self, this new space will give you the clarity you have been missing.
Let’s walk through what makes the Richmond branch so exciting, the services you will find inside, and why this is more than just another health and fitness facility. It is the beginning of a smarter, more personalised way of living well.
Why Richmond?
Richmond has always had a reputation for being one of London’s most health-conscious areas. Richmond Park is alive every weekend with runners, cyclists, dog walkers, and bootcamp groups. The Thames is dotted with rowers and paddleboarders. And the town itself is packed with people who value an active, balanced lifestyle.
Even in such a health-oriented community, there is one thing most people lack: certainty. Scales tell you a number, but not whether that number means fat loss, muscle gain, or something else entirely. Fitness trackers give you step counts and calorie burns that are little more than guesses. Online calculators tell you how much to eat, but rarely get it right.
BodyView Richmond exists to change that. We are bringing gold-standard testing methods that have until now been reserved for elite athletes, research centres, and hospitals, and putting them within reach of everyday people who want real answers about their health.
What You Will Find at BodyView Richmond
Our new branch will offer the complete BodyView service menu. Each test is designed to answer a fundamental question about your body that ordinary health checks and apps cannot touch.
DEXA Body Composition Scans
A bathroom scale can only tell you how much you weigh. It does not tell you what that weight is made up of, or where it is stored. A DEXA scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) takes the guesswork out by showing you a precise breakdown of your body composition:
How much fat you carry, and exactly where it is distributed.
How much lean tissue (muscle) you have, and whether it is balanced across your body.
The density and strength of your bones.
This is more than just a snapshot. It is a roadmap for your goals. If you are dieting, it tells you if you are losing fat rather than muscle. If you are training, it shows whether you are building strength where you want it. And if you are thinking about long-term health, it reveals whether your bones are strong enough to carry you through the years ahead.
DEXA Bone Health Scans
Our bone health scans use advanced DEXA technology to measure bone density with exceptional accuracy. They provide a clear picture of your bone strength, which can be particularly valuable for understanding your risk of osteoporosis or age-related bone loss. The results are presented in an easy-to-follow report, and our team is always happy to talk through the findings with you so that you feel confident about what they mean for your long-term health.
DEXA Osteo Scan
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing
One of the most common frustrations we hear is, “I am eating well and exercising, but nothing is changing.” The culprit is often hidden in your metabolism. How many calories does your body actually burn at rest? Online calculators do not know, because they use averages that may be hundreds of calories off.
Our Resting Metabolic Rate test uses indirect calorimetry, a precise measurement of oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, to calculate how many calories your body truly burns at rest. With this number, you can build a nutrition plan that fuels your goals without the trial and error. It is the antidote to calorie confusion.
VO₂ Max and Fitness Testing
Fitness is more than lifting a certain weight or hitting a certain time on your run. True fitness is measured by how efficiently your body can take in and use oxygen. That is what VO₂ max testing reveals.
This gold-standard assessment gives you:
A clear measure of your cardiovascular capacity.
Personalised heart rate zones to train smarter, not harder.
A baseline you can use to track fitness improvements over time.
If you have ever looked at the “fitness age” on your smartwatch and wondered how accurate it really is, VO₂ max testing gives you the answer. It is the same kind of test used by professional athletes, now available in Richmond for anyone who wants to step up their training.
VO₂ Fat Max Testing
A VO₂ Fat Max test measures how your body uses fat and carbohydrates for fuel at different exercise intensities. It pinpoints the level of activity at which your body is burning the most fat efficiently; a powerful insight for anyone looking to optimise training, manage weight, or improve endurance. We’ll guide you through them step by step so you can use the information to train smarter and achieve your goals with clarity.
Vo2 Fat Max Test
Money Saving Bundles
We know that once people see the value of their first test, they often want to dig deeper. That is why BodyView Richmond offers Money Saving Bundles. These combine multiple tests into one package, giving you more insights at a better price!
The Longevity Report
Opt in for Longevity! Health is not just about today. It is about how your body is likely to perform in ten, twenty, or thirty years. Our Longevity Report combines the data from your DEXA scan, RMR test, and VO₂ max test to paint a picture of your biological age.
You will see how your muscle, bone, fat, metabolism, and cardiovascular fitness stack up against what is expected for your age. More importantly, you will get practical steps to slow down the ticking clock and extend not just how long you live, but how long you thrive.
Opt in Example Report
Why BodyView is Different
There is no shortage of health advice out there. Every week brings a new headline: carbs are bad, fats are worse, intermittent fasting is the answer.. Fitness trackers throw numbers at you without context. Diet books promise quick fixes that rarely work.
BodyView cuts through that noise. We do not deal in trends or averages. We deal in your data. You will walk out of our Richmond branch with personalised numbers, a clear understanding of what they mean, and practical guidance you can apply immediately.
Our specialists are not just technicians. They are educators. Their job is to make sure you do not just get a printout of results, but that you actually understand them and can use them to shape your lifestyle, your training, and your future health.
The BodyView Richmond Experience
From the moment you step inside, you will notice that this is not a cold, clinical environment. We have designed the Richmond branch to feel welcoming, modern, and calm. The tests themselves are quick, non-invasive, and comfortable.
A DEXA scan takes about ten minutes. RMR testing involves sitting quietly with a mask for about twenty minutes. VO₂ max testing feels like a workout, but a guided one, with our specialists supporting you every step of the way.
And when it is all done, you will sit down with a specialist who will walk you through your results in plain English. No jargon, no overwhelming graphs, just clear insights into how your body works.
Why This Matters
We live in a world where people are more health-conscious than ever, but also more confused. Mixed messages, fads, and misinformation have left many people unsure of what is right for them. BodyView Richmond is here to provide clarity. To give every person who walks through our doors the confidence that comes from knowing, not guessing.
It is about helping people train better, eat smarter, live longer, and feel stronger. And it is about making that accessible, not just for athletes and professionals, but for everyone in Richmond who cares about their health.
The Future of Health in Richmond
As we open the doors to BodyView Richmond, we are not just launching a new branch. We are setting a new standard for what health and fitness support should look like in the 21st century. Data-driven, personalised, evidence-based, and empowering.
Richmond has always been a place where people value health. Now, with BodyView, they will have the tools to measure it, understand it, and improve it like never before.
This is more than just an opening. It is the beginning of a new era in health and longevity testing. And it is happening right here, in Richmond.