Questions people ask about field fitness tests

One question per page, the answer first, the explanation next.

01 Beep test

  1. 01How do I improve my beep test score?Read
  2. 02How do you convert a beep test score to VO₂max?Read
  3. 03How do you train for a beep test in two weeks?Read
  4. 04How long is the beep test?Read
  5. 05How many laps are in each beep test level?Read
  6. 06How to reach beep test level 7.1Read
  7. 07What are the beep test levels: speed, shuttles, distance and time?Read
  8. 08What beep test score do you need for the police?Read
  9. 09What is a good beep test score?Read
  10. 10What is the beep test score chart by age and gender?Read

02 MAS

  1. 01What is MAS (maximal aerobic speed)?Read

03 VAMEVAL

  1. 01How do you run a VAMEVAL test with a group?Read

04 Yo-Yo

  1. 01How do you convert a Yo-Yo IR1 level to distance?Read
  2. 02What are typical Yo-Yo IR1 scores by age, from U10 to adults?Read
  3. 03Yo-Yo IR1 vs Yo-Yo IR2: which test should you use?Read

05 30-15 IFT

  1. 0130-15 IFT vs Yo-Yo test: which one should you use?Read
  2. 02How to calculate training speeds from VIFTRead
  3. 03VIFT vs MAS: what's the difference?Read
  4. 04What is a good 30-15 IFT score?Read

06 Entry tests

  1. 01Australian Defence Force beep test standardRead

07 Military and police

  1. 01What beep test level does the military require?Read

08 Football

  1. 01Beep test vs Yo-Yo test: which is better for soccer?Read
  2. 02What is a good Yo-Yo IR1 score for soccer players?Read

09 Coaches

  1. 01Bronco test for rugby: how teams use itRead
  2. 02Bronco test vs beep test: what is the difference?Read
  3. 03Bronco test vs Yo-Yo test: what is the difference?Read
  4. 04How do I run a beep test for a team?Read
  5. 05What is a good Bronco test time?Read

10 Cooper

  1. 01Cooper test to VO₂max: formula and tableRead
  2. 02Cooper test vs beep test: which one should you use?Read

11 PACER

  1. 01How is the PACER test scored?Read
  2. 02How many PACER laps should I get for my age?Read
  3. 03PACER laps to distance and VO₂maxRead
  4. 04PACER test 15 m vs 20 m: what's the difference?Read
  5. 05PACER test vs beep test: what is the difference?Read
  6. 06Presidential Fitness Test: should I run the beep test or the one-mile run?Read
  7. 07What are the 2026 Presidential Fitness Test beep test standards by age?Read
  8. 08What is a good PACER score?Read