12 Minute Wheelchair VO2max Test
Its quick and easy to determine your VO2 max with the 12 minute Wheelchair VO2 Max Test. This ensures you measure your cardio fitness and keep a close eye on improvements.
What's The Point?
Athletes of all types like to know their VO2 max it is the best measure of cardio fitness, and measuring it at regular intervals can help you to track the progress and effectiveness of your training. If you use a wheelchair, you can determine your VO2 max with the 12 minute Wheelchair VO2max Test.
What You'll Need
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A 400 metre track, marked every 100 metres
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A stopwatch
- An assistant
How To Perform The Test
Doing the test is simple see how far you can cover on the track in twelve minutes. Be sure to warm up first.
The assistant records your progress, measured to the nearest 100 metres.
What Results You'll See
Based on the distance covered, you can make a rough estimate of your VO2 level:
| Metres | VO2 max | Assessment |
| >2560 | >36.20 | Excellent |
| 2171 - 2560 | 28.96 - 36.20 | Above Average |
| 1381 - 2170 | 14.44 - 28.94 | Average |
| 1010 - 1380 | 7.70 - 14.42 | Below Average |
| <1010 | <7.70 | Poor |
What's Being Measured Again?
This is an effective way for wheelchair athletes to get an estimate of VO2 max.
