ByMark StandevenThe beep test is a well known fitness testing method and is used to measure the cardiovascular endurance fitness of players from a variety of sports including basketball. The beep test is highly relevant to basketball players because of the inherent similarities of movement and fitness requirements between the beep test and the game of…
ByMark StandevenI’m still surprised at how many people are very attached to their beloved treadmills. When I’m speaking with people about the best methods for improving their beep test scores the discussion often ends up being about how they can incorporate a treadmill into their beep test training program. There are many issues that could be…
ByMark StandevenYour turning technique will impact on your beep test score! When we do the beep test, we’re either running or we’re turning. So, it’s fair to say your beep test turning technique is important. One of the overriding strategies we teach at the Beep Test Academy is to be as efficient as possible and this…
ByMark StandevenWhere to do the beep test One of the first considerations should be, where can you do your beep test training safely? In order to do your training safely, you will need a flat surface of at least 30 meters. Of course, the official beep test is done over 20 meters, but for safety, you’ll…
ByMark StandevenThe Beep Test is often used to determine your VO2 Max Vo2max is simply the maximum volume of oxygen the body is able to process at any given time during high-intensity exercise. A more technical description is that vo2max is the maximum amount of oxygen, measured in millilitres, that the athlete’s body can utilize in…
ByMark StandevenWe all know that breathing effectively is an important part of any exercise we do. The need to breathe effectively and efficiently is very important for good beep test performance. I regularly talk with people about beep test training and discuss ways to go about improving beep test scores. One of the most common concerns…
ByMark StandevenDuring the beep test, we’re either running or turning! When it comes to turning, the wrong technique can drastically reduce your energy efficiency. One of our main objectives when performing the beep test is to do so as efficiently as possible. When we turn at the end lines it’s important we get the hips side…
ByMark StandevenAre You Running A Longer Beep Test Than You Need To? The beep test is challenging enough without running further than you need to. If I could take you back for a moment to the post where I discuss the beep test protocols, one of the important reasons for having a good understanding of those…
