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Complete Guide to the Beep / Bleep Test

I call it the beep test, but it goes by many names (shuttle run test, beep, bleep test (UK), yo-yo, PACER, Aero, multistage fitness test, MSFT). It is such a popular test, for many reasons, that there is a lot of information about it on this site. Here you will find links to all those pages to make it easy for you to find the information you want.

• Test Procedure — detailed instructions for conducting the beep test.
• Test Variations — history of the test and descriptions of some of the common variations of the test.

• Calculating Your Score — calculator to help determine your VO2max equivalent score from your beep test results.

• Beep Shuttle Listing — listing of the number of runs for each level of the common version of the test.

• Maximizing Your Score — hints on how to get the most out of the beep test, and reach your true potential. Also training for the beep test — reaching your targets.

• What's your best score? — a large database of results for athletes from a variety of sports.

• Purchasing the beep test cd — information on how and where you can purchase a beep test cd or tape.

• Test Videos — video examples of the beep test being conducted.

• See the Beep Test Table which has all the timings and speeds for the commonly used beep test

• Download the Beep Test Recording Sheet

• Beep FAQ — some common questions and answers about the beep test.

Related Links

• See also the Beep Test Records

Related Products

• Beep Test Software — provides the standard Multistage Fitness Test or Bleep Test right on your PC or Laptop, with many additional features.