Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance Test
The Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance Test is designed for recreational athletes to assess their maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) and their ability to perform repeated intervals."
Preperation
We ensure that the participants are adequately prepared—well-rested, hydrated, fueled, familiar with the test procedure, and motivated to perform at their best. We provide clear and standardized instructions regarding the test and what is expected of them, emphasizing the importance of keeping pace with the recording and completing the full 20-meter run.
Starting the Test
All participants should line up along the starting line. The athletes start with a foot behind the middle line (cone B) and begin running when instructed by the audio recording. The athlete turns when signalled by the recorded audio beep (at cone C), and returns to the starting point. The athlete must not start running early, must run the complete distance, and reach each line before or in time with the recording.
During the test
There is an active recovery period of 5 seconds between every 40 meters run, during which the subject must walk or jog to the next line (cone A) and return to the starting point. At regular intervals, the running speed will increase. The starting speed for the Level 1 Intermittent Endurance Test is 8km/hr and increases by 1.0km/hr for the first few stages, then by 0.25 km/hr thereafter. The participants must continue for as long as they can.
Finishing the test
Some of the athletes will choose to stop when they have reached their
physical limit. For others, a warning will be given as they fall behind the required pace or
one of the errors listed below is made. On the second infraction, they are pulled out of the
test.
A warning is given when the participant:
• does not come to a complete stop before the next 40m run is started.
• starts the run before the audio signal is heard.
• does not reach either line before the audio signal is heard.
• turns at the 20m mark without the line being touched or crossed (therefore running
short).
Yo-Yo Endurance Test
The Yo-Yo Endurance Test is designed for recreational-level athletes, with the primary objective of monitoring the development of their maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max).
Preperation
We ensure that the participants are adequately prepared—well-rested, hydrated, fueled, familiar with the test procedure, and motivated to perform at their best. We provide clear and standardized instructions regarding the test and what is expected of them, emphasizing the importance of keeping pace with the recording and completing the full 20-meter run.
Starting the Test
All participants should line up along the starting line. The athletes start with a foot behind one line (at cone A), and begin running when instructed by the audio recording. The athlete turns when signaled by the recorded audio beep (at cone B), and returns to the starting point.
During the test
The participant continues shuttling back and forth between the two lines 20 meters apart, in time to the audio cues. The athlete must not start running early, must run the complete distance, and reach each line before or in time with the recording. At regular intervals, the time between audio signals will reduce, and consequently the required running speed will increase. The starting speed for the Level 1 Endurance Test is 8.0km/hr, and increases by 0.5km/hr approximately every minute.
Finishing the test
The participants must continue for as long as they can. Some of the
athletes will choose to stop when they have reached their physical limit.
For others, a warning will be given as the required pace is dropped or one of the errors
listed below is made. On the second infraction, they are pulled out of the test.
A warning is given when the participant:
• does not reach either line before the audio signal is heard.
• turns without the line being touched or crossed (therefore running short).
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test is originally designed for recreational level athletes, with the objective of monitoring the development of an athlete's maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) and their ability to perform repeated interval work.
Preperation
We ensure that the participants are adequately prepared—well-rested, hydrated, fueled, familiar with the test procedure, and motivated to perform at their best. We provide clear and standardized instructions regarding the test and what is expected of them, emphasizing the importance of keeping pace with the recording and completing the full 20-meter run.
Starting the Test
All participants should line up along the starting line. The athletes start with a foot behind the middle line (cone B), and begin running when instructed by the audio recording. The athlete turns when signaled by the recorded audio beep (at cone C), and returns to the starting point. The athlete must not start running early, must run the complete distance, and reach each line before or in time with the recording.
During the test
There is an active recovery period of 10 seconds between every 40 meters run, during which the subject must walk or jog to the next line (cone A) and return to the starting point. At regular intervals, the running speed will increase. The starting speed for the Level 1 Intermittent Recovery Test is 10.0km/hr, and increases to 12km/hr, 13km/hr, then increasing by 0.5 km/hr thereafter.
Finishing the test
The participants must continue for as long as they can. Some of the
athletes will choose to stop when they have reached their physical limit. For others, a
warning will be given as the required pace is dropped or one of the errors listed below is
made. On the second infraction, they are pulled out of the test.
A warning is given when the participant:
• does not come to a complete stop before the next 40m run is started.
• starts the run before the audio signal is heard.
• does not reach either line before the audio signal is heard.
• turns at the 20m mark without the line being touched or crossed (therefore running
short).