The Forge Life Assessment
A bigger picture of your movement.
- Any weakness or condition to adapt to.
- A complete view: where you’re strong, and where there’s room to build.
- Your plan: what to focus on first, how to train at your level.
*Free until January 2027, then £75.
What we measure
Five functions, in one clear picture.
Joint mobility and stability
- Shoulders
- Spine and core
- Hips
- Knees and ankles
- Getting up from the floor
Reaching a high shelf, and moving with confidence when your back or knees complain.
Strength
- Leg strength
- Upper body strength
- Grip strength
- Getting up from the floor
Carrying the shopping, getting up from a low chair.
Balance
- Standing balance
- Balance on the move
- Getting up from the floor
Stairs, uneven paths, a busy train.
Cardio
- Heart and lung fitness
- Walking pace
- Your everyday activity
A long walk, a set of tennis, keeping up on holiday.
Bone health
- Your health history
- Your lifestyle
Knowing which kind of training your bones need.
How it works
Your visit, and what comes after.
Before
A short questionnaire
Tell us about your health, your history and what you love doing, at home or when you arrive. Your coach reads it before you start.
During
Just you and your coach
- 15 min
A chat
We talk about your goals, your health and how you feel today. If it’s not the right day to move, we stop there.
- 25 min
The tests
You start in a chair, then stand, then finish on the floor. Your coach shows you each test and leaves out any that aren’t right for you.
- 15 min
Your report
Your coach talks you through each result.
- 5 min
Your questions
Ask anything about your results or the classes.
- 15 min
And then
Classes from January 2027
Train in a small group with specialist coaches who already know your body and challenge you at your level. As a member, you redo the tests to see what’s changed.
See the classes
The Forge Life Assessment
Book your assessment.
- 1 hour
- Barley Mow Centre, Chiswick
- Free until January 2027
Questions
Questions about the assessment.
Do I need to be fit?
No. You might play tennis every week, or you might not have exercised for years. Either way, your coach adapts each test so it challenges you at your level.
How is it different from a health check with my GP?
A GP check looks at things like blood pressure and cholesterol. We look at what your body can do: how strong, steady and mobile you are, and your stamina. We don’t diagnose, and if something needs a doctor or a physio, we’ll tell you.
What happens after the assessment?
It’s up to you. Become a member and join the classes, or take your report and train on your own. We can guide you.
See the membershipCan I bring someone with me?
Of course. Bring a partner, a friend or one of your children along for support. They can sit in on the assessment and the talk afterwards, and they don’t need to book.
Is it safe if I have a health condition or an injury?
Tell us about it in the questionnaire before your assessment, and your coach will adapt each test or leave it out. In the classes, your coaches use your results to adapt the exercises. If we think a physio or your GP should see you first, we’ll tell you.
Your first step
See where you stand.
Book the Forge Life Assessment, for yourself or someone you love. There’s nothing to sign up to after it.