Preparing for a fitness test
Military and police fitness tests score events such as running, push-ups, planks and lifts by age and sex. Knowing the scoring table shows exactly how many reps or seconds you need to reach the next band. Standards change from time to time, so always check the official guidance before test day.
Beep test and school testing
The 20 m multistage shuttle run (beep test) measures aerobic fitness by running between two lines in time with beeps; the level reached converts to an estimated VO2max. School fitness tests compare flexibility, strength and endurance with age norms. Results are a starting point, not a medical assessment.