
a score of level 12, shuttle 7 would be represented as 12.7. Scores have been presented using dot notation, e.g. This information can be used to calculate a variety of things, such as your VO2 max and fitness level. Your score is the level and number of shuttles reached before missing a beep. 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.


The test ends when you fail to reach the opposite marker for two consecutive beeps.

Remember, you must wait for the beep before starting the next shuttle.

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. The beep test is a multi-stage fitness test used to measure cardiovascular fitness and maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max).
