Sports & Motion Analytics
Intermediate

VO₂ Max (Cooper Test)

Estimates aerobic fitness from distance run in 12 minutes.

Formula

VO2=d504.944.73VO_2 = \frac{d - 504.9}{44.73}

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Variables

VO_2VO₂ max (ml/kg/min)
dDistance in 12 min (m)

Example

2800 m: VO₂ = (2800-504.9)/44.73 ≈ 51.3

Did You Know?

Elite cross-country skiers record VO₂ max values above 90 — nearly double a healthy sedentary adult.

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