What is a good distance for a 12 minute run?

What is a good distance for a 12 minute run?

The Cooper 12 Minute Run Test

Age Excellent Average
Females 30-39 >2500m 1700-1999m
Males 40-49 >2500m 1700-2099m
Females 40-49 >2300m 1500-1899m
Males 50+ >2400m 1600-1999m

What is the 2.4 km test?

The Cooper 2.4 km (1.5 mile) run test is a simple running test of aerobic fitness, requiring only a stopwatch and running track. This is an alternative to the Cooper 12 min run test. purpose: This test measures aerobic fitness. On the command ‘go,’ the clock is started and they begin running at their own pace.

What does the multi stage fitness test measure?

The multistage fitness test, otherwise known as the beep test, is used to measure aerobic power.

What is a good time for the beep test?

20m Multistage Fitness Test (Beep Test) Instructions

men women
excellent > 13 > 12
very good 11 – 13 10 – 12
good 9 – 11 8 – 10
average 7 – 9 6 – 8

Is the Cooper run valid?

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.

What is a good 2km run time?

Most people should be able to run 2 km in 15 minutes if they have an average fitness level. The faster you can run 2km, the higher your fitness level. Another good indicator that your fitness level is improving, is when you have a lower heart rate after running.

Is 16 on the beep test good?

Any score above 15 is considered excellent. For women, level 15 is the highest seen, and anything above level 14 is an excellent score.

Why is the multi stage fitness test reliable?

The test has become recognised as one of the most popular and valid tests of aerobic fitness and can be used to estimate a person’s maximum oxygen uptake, or VO2 max[1]. The most accurate way of measuring VO2 max levels is in a laboratory but this involves the use of expertise and specialised equipment.

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