Beep Test Results 2/9/2009
The Norms are based on players ages 26-35
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VO2Max |
Maximum Oxygen |
| Player |
Level |
Stage |
ml/kg/min |
Uptake Norms |
| Wakengo M. |
12 |
5 |
55.14 |
Good |
| Blaise S. |
12 |
5 |
55.14 |
Good |
| John M. |
12 |
3 |
54.57 |
Good |
| Karl Z. |
11 |
7 |
52.32 |
Good |
| Chris B. |
11 |
2 |
50.85 |
Good |
| Mike S. |
11 |
1 |
50.55 |
Good |
| Steven F. |
10 |
8 |
49.24 |
Good |
| Mike R. |
10 |
5 |
48.33 |
Above Average |
| Chad V. |
10 |
4 |
48.02 |
Above Average |
| Don G. |
9 |
8 |
45.88 |
Above Average |
| Mike K. |
7 |
7 |
38.83 |
Below Average |
| Justin S. |
7 |
7 |
38.83 |
Below Average |
| Drew P. |
7 |
5 |
38.14 |
Below Average |
| Vince D. |
4 |
6 |
28.42 |
Very Poor |
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| Team Average |
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46.73 |
Above Average |
The multistage fitness test is a commonly used maximal running aerobic fitness test. It is also known as the 20 meter shuttle run test, beep or bleep test among others. This test involves continuous running between two lines 20m apart in time to recorded beeps. For this reason the test if also often called the ’beep’ or ’bleep’ test. The test subjects stand behind one of the lines facing the second line, and begin running when instructed by the cd or tape. The speed at the start is quite slow. The subject continues running between the two lines, turning when signaled by the recorded beeps. After about one minute, a sound indicates an increase in speed, and the beeps will be closer together. This continues each minute (level). If the line is not reached in time for each beep, the subject must run to the line turn and try to catch up with the pace within 2 more beeps. Also, if the line is reached before the beep sounds, the subject must wait until the beep sounds. The test is stopped if the subject fails to reach the line (within 2 meters) for two consecutive ends.
The beep test is designed to measure VO2 max. VO2 max is the maximal oxygen uptake or the maximum volume of oxygen that can be utilized in one minute during maximal or exhaustive exercise. It is measured as milliliters of oxygen used in one minute per kilogram of body weight
VO2 max or maximal oxygen uptake is one factor that can determine an athlete’s capacity to perform sustained exercise and is linked to aerobic endurance. It is generally considered the best indicator of cardiorespiratory endurance and aerobic fitness.
Elite endurance athletes typically have a high VO2 max. And some studies indicate that it is largely due to genetics, although training has been shown to increase VO2 max up to 20 percent. A major goal of most endurance training programs is to increase this number.
