
A level lasts approximately 1 minute and the entire test requires an increase in speed from 8 km/h to 18.6 km/h. The speed at the start of the test is quite slow, however it will increase with each level.


Run 20 meters to the opposite marker, getting there before the next beep sounds.Press the start button of the Beep Fitness Test app.Position yourself, or athletes, at one of the markers.A flat surface, suitable for running, which is at least 20m long with adequate space at each end for coming to a stop.The test can be performed by an individual without assistance, or used by a coach to test an entire team. The test ends when you can no longer keep pace, or level 21 is completed. The test is performed by running between two markers placed 20 meters (65.6 feet) apart, at an increasing pace as indicated by the beeps. The Standard test has 21 levels, and each level consists of a different number of shuttles. The test is also known as the bleep test, pacer test, 20m shuttle run test or Léger test. It is commonly used by coaches and trainers to measure athlete fitness, or used as a pre-requisite for police, emergency and military organizations. Use the beep test calculator to get a fitness rating.The beep test is a multi-stage fitness test used to measure cardiovascular fitness and maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max).Beep Test sports results - top scores from many athletes.Beep Test standards - minimum scores for sports.The results are presented as the level number followed by the number of shuttles (see the beep tables).

Source: The table was adapted from Topend Sports ().
