Beep/Bleep Test - Multistage Fitness Test

Beep Test is a test that is performed to test the fitness level of any individual. The test is performed to strengthen your stamina and endurance. It is also known as bleep test, multi stage fitness test or 20 m shuttle run test. It is used to measure the maximum VO2.

Beep Test is usually performed by athletes, to test their level of maximum oxygen intake.

Equipments needed :
Markers
A pre-recorded audio tape, CD or laptop” plays “bleep” sounds.

How to Perform the Test ?

• Place markers 20 meters apart.
• The individual has to run between two markers which is of 20 m apart.
• Start the audio tape or CD while you start running.
• Before you hear the beep sound, run to the opposite marker.
• If you reach the marker, wait there until you hear the beep sound.
• If you cant reach the marker before the beep hears, try to reach before you hear the third beep.
• Follow this process until you cannot reach the pace before the beep sound.
• Or continue until you reach the 21st pace.

VO2 Max Formula :

VO2Max = 3.46 x (Level + No. of Shuttles / (Level x 0.4325 + 7.0048)) + 12.2

How to Calculate VO2 Max?
A man has crossed 7 levels with 5 shuttles who has beep test score of 8. What is his vo2 Max?

= 3.46 x (7 + 5 / (7 x 0.4325 + 7.0048)) + 12.2
= 38.1444

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