VO2 Max Schätzer (Cooper Test) — Formel
## Cooper Test VO2 Max Formula
**VO2 Max = (Distance in meters - 504.9) / 44.73**
The Cooper test involves running as far as possible in 12 minutes. It was developed by Dr. Kenneth Cooper in 1968 for the US military.
### VO2 Max Fitness Levels (Male, age 20-29)
| Category | VO2 Max |
|---|---|
| Excellent | >51 |
| Good | 43-51 |
| Average | 36-42 |
| Below Average | <36 |
**VO2 Max = (Distance in meters - 504.9) / 44.73**
The Cooper test involves running as far as possible in 12 minutes. It was developed by Dr. Kenneth Cooper in 1968 for the US military.
### VO2 Max Fitness Levels (Male, age 20-29)
| Category | VO2 Max |
|---|---|
| Excellent | >51 |
| Good | 43-51 |
| Average | 36-42 |
| Below Average | <36 |
Lösungsbeispiel
A person who covers 2,400 meters in 12 minutes.
- VO2 Max = (2400 - 504.9) / 44.73
- = 1895.1 / 44.73
- = 42.4 mL/kg/min (Average fitness)