Multi Stage Fitness Test aka Beep Test, Shuttle Test Exposes Anaerobic Threshold Capabilities

 

In addition to endurance Vo2 Tests I use the Multi Stage Fitness Test as a measure of lactate threshold ability and improvement with both my Fat Loss Fitness Boot Camps and with Private Clients.

This test unlike the Cooper Test or similar Vo2 endurance testing indirectly ascertains a persons anaerobic power indicating improvements in Lactate Threshold (LT).

When viewed along side data from an endurance test you can quickly see LT ability against aerobic endurance. For example if someone has been training for long durations at lower intensities it is not uncommon to find large variations in the results of the two tests. You can then adapt their training and re-test in 4-6 weeks.

Below are normative values for the MSFT:

 

 

Table Reference: Beashel P. et al; The world of sport examined; 1997

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