sam2304 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I have the dreaded Beep Test (or Multistage Fitness Test) coming up in around 6 weeks. I need to hit a score of Level 8.8 to pass. Done a practice the other day and hit 8.0. I'm confident that with a few more weeks training and adrenaline on the day etc that I'll be fine. Was wondering if anyone has their own experiences or tips on preparing for or actually running it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budmiester1 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, sam2304 said: I have the dreaded Beep Test (or Multistage Fitness Test) coming up in around 6 weeks. I need to hit a score of Level 8.8 to pass. Done a practice the other day and hit 8.0. I'm confident that with a few more weeks training and adrenaline on the day etc that I'll be fine. Was wondering if anyone has their own experiences or tips on preparing for or actually running it? A long long time ago I had to get myself from couch potato to passing a police fitness test in 6 weeks, I actually managed it despite my creaking limbs and being in my late 30's. So I'd say yes you can get that final 0.8 of a level in 6 weeks . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I have the dreaded Beep Test (or Multistage Fitness Test) coming up in around 6 weeks. I need to hit a score of Level 8.8 to pass. Done a practice the other day and hit 8.0. I'm confident that with a few more weeks training and adrenaline on the day etc that I'll be fine. Was wondering if anyone has their own experiences or tips on preparing for or actually running it?Is it a 20m bleep test or 15m? Either way I'd say just keep training it and you'll definitely meet the standard as it seems you're not far away at the moment. I had to do a bleep test a few years ago and when I started training for it I could barely hit level 7. I just kept at it and on the day I managed 10.8 or something like that. One thing I would recommended is turning in different directions at each end (if that makes sense?) Basically, just make sure that you're not putting all the strain on one knee/ankle when you're turning. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam2304 Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, Ron Aldo said: Is it a 20m bleep test or 15m? Either way I'd say just keep training it and you'll definitely meet the standard as it seems you're not far away at the moment. I had to do a bleep test a few years ago and when I started training for it I could barely hit level 7. I just kept at it and on the day I managed 10.8 or something like that. One thing I would recommended is turning in different directions at each end (if that makes sense?) Basically, just make sure that you're not putting all the strain on one knee/ankle when you're turning. It's the 20 metre. Thinking back to the other day I was turning and pushing off with my right leg each time so wìll give your suggestion a try. Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 What do you need the test for? Going by this you are either joining the Canadian Special Forces or becoming a Slovenian ice hockey referee. Good luck in either. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-stage_fitness_test#Standards 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Ron Aldo said: Is it a 20m bleep test or 15m? Either way I'd say just keep training it and you'll definitely meet the standard as it seems you're not far away at the moment. I had to do a bleep test a few years ago and when I started training for it I could barely hit level 7. I just kept at it and on the day I managed 10.8 or something like that. One thing I would recommended is turning in different directions at each end (if that makes sense?) Basically, just make sure that you're not putting all the strain on one knee/ankle when you're turning. No idea how many bleep tests I did back in the day but I never thought of this blindingly obvious piece of advice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 If the fastest speed you need to run at is 12 km/h then get on a treadmill and train at that speed (or slightly faster) and alternate that with 5km runs at a comfortable pace. If you are untrained you'll make big improvements in 6 weeks but also be susceptible to injury so I'd say don't run on consecutive days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 men women excellent >13 > 12 very good 11 - 13 10 - 12 good 9 - 11 8 - 10 average 7 - 9 6 - 8 poor 5 - 7 4 - 6 very poor < 5 < 4 8.8 is bang average, I would be having at least 4 pints before the start. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I had to do a beep test when joining the Prison Service (wwaaaaayy too long ago). The advice on turning above would have been handy, as an ingrown toenail getting slammed into the toe of my trainer meant that 7.2, while not impressive, was fucking painful. Later discussion with the PE staff in the bar revealed that all the Service was looking for was, literally, any improvement over the eleven weeks of the course. Come the final assessment, then, I coasted to 7.8, then just carried on out through the gym doors and waited in the sunshine for everybody else to finish. I have continued to do the bare minimum for almost a quarter of a century now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Belt Caley Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 hours ago, budmiester1 said: A long long time ago I had to get myself from couch potato to passing a police fitness test in 6 weeks, I actually managed it despite my creaking limbs and being in my late 30's. So I'd say yes you can get that final 0.8 of a level in 6 weeks . The entrance fitness test for the Police is hilariously low nowadays. Sure it’s about level 5.4 or run 1.5 miles in 18 minutes for Police Scotland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 28 minutes ago, WhiteRoseKillie said: I have continued to do the bare minimum for almost a quarter of a century now. Spoken like a true servant of Her Majesty. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, Central Belt Caley said: The entrance fitness test for the Police is hilariously low nowadays. Sure it’s about level 5.4 or run 1.5 miles in 18 minutes for Police Scotland. Wow, that is low. My 10 year old performs better on the treadmill than that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 54 minutes ago, Central Belt Caley said: The entrance fitness test for the Police is hilariously low nowadays. Sure it’s about level 5.4 or run 1.5 miles in 18 minutes for Police Scotland. Surely you could walk and achieve 5.4 . I just had a quick look at the current requirements for the Marines. To pass the course to get into basic training is a minimum of 11. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budmiester1 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Central Belt Caley said: The entrance fitness test for the Police is hilariously low nowadays. Sure it’s about level 5.4 or run 1.5 miles in 18 minutes for Police Scotland. When I retired my force was using an annual fitness test and it was exactly this on a 15m run , when I started I had to achieve 7.5 on a 20m run. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 The missing L in the title of this thread is annoying. I have no advice to offer on bleep tests. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, johnnydun said: Wow, that is low. My 10 year old performs better on the treadmill than that. Sign them up, it's good money in the polis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWalksBehindTheRows Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) I happen to be training for a triathlon! Alot of running, alot cycling, alot of swimming, but you know all about that?? "No I don't. I play real sports. Not being the best at trying to exercising" Edited August 5, 2021 by HeWhoWalksBehindTheRows 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budmiester1 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 7 hours ago, 101 said: Sign them up, it's good money in the polis. Why on earth do you think I joined LOL, I'm crap at everything else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I thought this thread was going to be about passing the test of appearing on Off the Ball and not calling Tam Cowan a c(BLEEP) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, budmiester1 said: Why on earth do you think I joined LOL, I'm crap at everything else. Knew it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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