Common questions

What is measured with 12 minutes run/walk test?

What is measured with 12 minutes run/walk test?

The Cooper 12-minute walk/run test is a popular maximal test of aerobic fitness, in which participants try and cover as much distance as they can in 12 minutes. There are several other variations of running/walking tests, including the Cooper 1.5 mile run test, and also a swimming version.

How do I calculate my vo2 max for 12 minutes?

Calculate Your 12-Minute Run Test Results

  1. In Miles: VO2max = (35.97 x miles) – 11.29.
  2. In Kilometers: VO2max = (22.351 x kilometers) – 11.288.

What is a good distance for a 12 minute run?

12-Minute Run Fitness Test Results

Age Excellent Average
Male 20-29 over 2800 meters 2200-2399 meters
Females 20-29 over 2700 meters 1800-2199 meters
Males 30-39 over 2700 meters 1900-2299 meters
Females 30-39 over 2500 meters 1700-1999 meters

How far is a 12-minute run?

What is the average 12-minute run?

The Cooper 12 Minute Run Test

Age Excellent Average
Male 20-29 >2800m 2200-2399m
Females 20-29 >2700m 1800-2199m
Males 30-39 >2700m 1900-2299m
Females 30-39 >2500m 1700-1999m

Is a 12-minute run enough?

However, you should follow the American Heart Association’s recommendations of at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day, five times a week. According to Harvard Health Publishing, running at 5 miles per hour (which equates to 12-minute miles) can burn 100 calories in a 155-pound person.

What’s the purpose of the 12 minute run?

Cooper’s 12 minute run test The Cooper 12 minute runis a popular maximal running test of aerobic fitness, in which participants try and cover as much distance as they can in 12 minutes. purpose: to test aerobic fitness (the ability of the body to use oxygen to power it while running)

When was the 12 minute run test created?

The 12-minute run fitness test was developed by Kenneth Cooper, M.D., in 1968 1 as an easy way to measure aerobic fitness and provide an estimate of VO2 max for military personnel. The Cooper test, as it’s also known, is still used today as a field test for determining aerobic…

What kind of fitness test is Cooper 12 minute run?

The Cooper 12 minute run is a popular maximal running test of aerobic fitness.

Are there any variations of the walk / run test?

There are also many variations of the walk / run test. A very similar test is the Balke 15 minute run. Testing is generally easier to administer when the distance is fixed and the finishing time measured, so the alternative Cooper 1.5 mile (2.4km) run testwas developed.

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