VO₂ Max Calculator (Cooper Test)
About the Cooper Test:
Developed by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper in 1968 for the U.S. military, the Cooper Test is a simple, 12-minute running test used to estimate aerobic fitness and VO₂ max. It measures how far a person can run or walk in 12 minutes. The result provides a reliable estimate of cardiovascular endurance. It’s best used for tracking fitness over time or comparing age-based norms, though it assumes maximum effort and does not account for variables like terrain or weather.
Developed by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper in 1968 for the U.S. military, the Cooper Test is a simple, 12-minute running test used to estimate aerobic fitness and VO₂ max. It measures how far a person can run or walk in 12 minutes. The result provides a reliable estimate of cardiovascular endurance. It’s best used for tracking fitness over time or comparing age-based norms, though it assumes maximum effort and does not account for variables like terrain or weather.