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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.