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VO₂ Max (Cooper)

Aerobic fitness from a 12-minute run distance (metres).

Formula

VO2=d−504.944.73VO_2 = \frac{d - 504.9}{44.73}

Variables

dDistance in 12 min (m)

Example

2400 m ⇒ 42.4

Did You Know?

Elite endurance athletes have VO₂ max values roughly double those of untrained adults.

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