Anyone know of a similar test for running?
In my personal experience, the Cooper equations are pretty decent. Either run 1.5 miles or 12 minute all-out. Several US three-letter agencies use it as an index test.
https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/ADA445595
This is a good paper to skim through.
Between measuring VO2max, Cooper test, and Apple and Garmin watche estimates…they’re all within about 5ml/min/kg for me.
Good enough for government work.
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