How To Calculate Your VO2 Max
Cooper 12-minute Run Test
The Cooper 12 minute run is a popular maximal running 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:
◦ purpose: to test aerobic fitness (the ability of the body to use oxygen to power it while running
◦ equipment required: flat oval or running track, marker cones, recording sheets, stop watch.
◦ pre-test: Explain the test procedures to the subject. Perform screening of health risks and obtain informed consent. Prepare forms and record basic information such as age, height, body weight, gender, test conditions. See more details of pre-test
◦ procedure: Place markers at set intervals around the track to aid in measuring the completed distance. Participants run for 12 minutes, and the total distance covered is recorded. Walking is allowed, though the participants must be encouraged to push themselves as hard as they can to maximize the distance covered.
◦ scoring: There are Cooper test norm tables for general guidelines for interpreting the results of this test for adults. There are also several equations that can be used to estimate VO2max (in ml/kg/min) from the distance score (a formula for either kms or miles):
VO2max = (35.97 x miles) - 11.29
VO2max = (22.35 x kilometers) - 11.29
FOR MY VO2max I calculated the following:
VO2max = (35.97 x 1.75miles) - 11.29 = 51.6575
Maximal oxygen uptake norms for MEN (ml/kg/min)
Maximal oxygen uptake norms for WOMEN (ml/kg/min)
◦ target population: This test can be modified to be suitable for most populations. For those who are unfit or unable to run, there are similar walking tests that can be performed.
◦ validity: Cooper (1968) reported a correlation of 0.90 between VO2max and the distance covered in a 12 min walk/run.
◦ reliability: the reliability of this test would depend on practice, pacing strategies and motivation level. There should be good reliability if these issues are addressed.
◦ target population: This test can be modified to be suitable for most populations. For those who are unfit or unable to run, there are similar walking tests that can be performed.
◦ validity: Cooper (1968) reported a correlation of 0.90 between VO2max and the distance covered in a 12 min walk/run.
◦ reliability: the reliability of this test would depend on practice, pacing strategies and motivation level. There should be good reliability if these issues are addressed.
Cooper Test Results for Males (in meters)
Cooper Test Results for Females (in meters)
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