Performance to Healthspan: Wattbike Integral to Third Space Performance Lab

Wattbike has once again partnered with luxury health and fitness group Third Space to play an important role in its most innovative concept to date, The Performance Lab at the newly expanded Third Space Mayfair.

Unveiled as part of Third Space Mayfair’s expansion, The Performance Lab represents a bold step forward in how members can measure, understand and improve their performance. Once considered the domain of elite athletes, performance testing is now being made accessible to all members helping them to unlock their potential and optimise not only performance, but longevity.

The Lab offers science-led assessments including movement screening, force plate analysis, grip strength, sweat analysis and VO₂ max testing. At the centre of this offering is the Wattbike AtomX. Any Wattbike alone can provide an accurate VO₂ score from the Wattbike Healthspan Check but once connected to the VO₂ master device at Third Space, it is able to provide more in-depth VO₂ max data. Thanks to its unique ERG mode, the Wattbike automatically adjusts resistance to keep power output consistent, giving members precise, reliable data to shape their training.

“Performance benchmarking used to be something only elite athletes had access to,” said Tim Hart, Head of Performance and Lab Supervisor at Third Space. “Now, as the awareness of VO₂ max testing has become more mainstream, there’s been a growing appetite for it. Thanks to the Wattbike and our wider testing protocols, every member can access tangible data to understand where they are today and what they need to work on to reach their personal best in the form of a varied, very personalised workout.”

Third Space’s mission is to deliver “training for life”, empowering members with the tools and data they need to perform at their best at every stage of life. With many members already using wearables, the Performance Lab takes personalisation further by offering tailored training zones and highly specific insights into endurance, strength and recovery.

By harnessing Wattbike’s unrivalled accuracy in VO₂ max and performance testing, members can track not only improvements in fitness but also indicators of long-term health. VO₂ max is one of the strongest predictors of healthspan, the number of healthy, active years a person can expect to live, meaning the insights gained in The Performance Lab go beyond performance, helping members make data-driven decisions to improve wellbeing and longevity.

“The Lab is for everyone. Everyone has a goal, whether it’s performance, rehabilitation or simply longevity,” added Hart. “That aligns perfectly with Third Space’s philosophy. Together, we’re helping members make informed choices that will benefit not just their training, but their long-term health and wellbeing.”

Tom Crampton, Head of Brand and Partnerships at Wattbike, said: “Third Space has consistently set the standard for luxury fitness and the Performance Lab is another bold step forward. We’re proud that Wattbike technology is at the heart of this innovation, ensuring every member has access to the same world-class data and accuracy trusted by elite athletes worldwide, not only to elevate their performance, but to help them add more healthy, high-quality years to their lives.”

To find out more, listen in to this full interview with the team at Third Space or visit www.wattbike.com