How do I perform the Rockport walk test?

Walk 1 mile as fast as possible on a flat track, recording your time and heart rate immediately upon finishing. Enter your weight, age, sex, time, and finishing HR into the calculator.

What does the formula calculate?

VO2max = 132.853 - 0.0769W - 0.3877A + 6.315G - 3.2649T - 0.1565HR, where W=weight in lbs, A=age, G=sex (1=male, 0=female), T=time in minutes, HR=finishing heart rate.

Who should use the Rockport test?

The Rockport walk test is ideal for older adults, those with low fitness levels, or anyone who cannot safely run for 12 minutes. It is a validated low-intensity alternative.

VO2 Max Rockport Walk Test

Estimate VO2 max from the 1-mile Rockport walk test using weight (lbs), age, sex, time (min), and finishing heart rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I perform the Rockport walk test?

What does the formula calculate?

Who should use the Rockport test?