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Optional field test

Rockport walk test

A one-mile walking test often used when a hard run is not the right starting point.

The Rockport formula typically uses body weight, age, sex, walk time, and ending heart rate. This MVP highlights the protocol idea; the live calculator currently ships Cooper, resting HR, and 1.5-mile run methods.

Basic idea

  1. Warm up.
  2. Walk one mile as briskly as you can without running.
  3. Record time and heart rate at the finish.
Still a fitness test. Brisk walking can elevate heart rate. Stop for warning symptoms and consult a clinician when appropriate.

Prefer a run-based estimate? Use the VO₂ max calculator or the Cooper guide.