The multi-stage fitness test gives a more accurate reading than the cooper 12 minute run in terms of vo2 max because it allows the performer to reach a peak level of performance. It allows them to reach their maximum level of the anaerobic threshold where as the cooper 12 minute run is all about steadying you pace out. You have to control your pace to last the whole 12 minutes and make sure you can finish strongly. This can vary the results quite significantly.
The coopers run is a test of stamina, or as the examiners like, cardiovascular endurance. its where you run as much laps of a track as possible in 12 minutes
The Cooper test measures a person's aerobic endurance or cardiovascular fitness by assessing how far they can run in 12 minutes. It is often used as a tool to evaluate someone's general fitness level and to monitor changes in fitness over time.
It would take 2 hours and 46 minutes to run a 25k at a 12 minute pace
There are a number of methods to measure aerobic or cardiovascular fitness. One simple way to do so is to use a step to step up and down from it for three minutes straight, then see how quickly the heart rate comes back down to normal.
12 miles per minute - if you can maintain that speed steadily.
It simulates a run that's close to 2 miles for most people
You can run a 5-minute mile if you maintain a pace of 12 miles per hour.
Yes. A 12 year old can definnitly run 12 miles if they are in shape. I am currently 12 and i run 26 minute 5ks (3.1 miles)
not very many
i run a 6 minute mile but i suppose anything from 10 or 12 downwards is good
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