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Cooper twelve minute test
The regression that converts twelve minute distance in metres into an oxygen uptake estimate. Both constants are fixed.
The Formula
VO2max = (d - 504.9) / 44.73
The regression that converts twelve minute distance in metres into an oxygen uptake estimate. Both constants are fixed.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VO2max | Maximum oxygen uptake | mL/kg/min | Millilitres of oxygen per kilogram per minute. |
| d | Distance | m | Metres covered in exactly twelve minutes. |
What Each Symbol Means
VO2maxmL/kg/min
Maximum oxygen uptake
Millilitres of oxygen per kilogram per minute.
dm
Distance
Metres covered in exactly twelve minutes.
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