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After a warm-up, the subject runs as fast a possible for 1.5 miles (2413.5 meters) or 2 miles (3218 meters). Tester records time to completion. Evaluates cardiovascular fitness for adults using the 1.5 mile run or the 2 mile run.
SEE ± 5.0 ml/kg/min
Cooper KH (1977). The aerobics way, New York: Bantam Books.
(1992) Calculation of VO2max. FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training. Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC.
Altitude Adjustment
| Altitude (feet / meters) | <5000 / <1524 | 5000 / 1524 | 6000 / 1829 | 7000 / 2134 | 8000 / 2438 |
| Subtracted Seconds | 0 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
Sharkey BJ and Gaskill SE (2007). Fitness & Health, 6, 84.
