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What is the Cooper Test?

Published in February 17th, 2008
Posted by kdays in Running, Running - Glossary
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The Cooper test is a test of aerobic fitness (the ability of the body to use oxygen to power it while running). It was designed by Kenneth H. Cooper in 1968 for US military use. In the original form, the point of the Cooper test is to run as far as possible within 12 [...]

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What is aerobic?

Published in February 17th, 2008
Posted by kdays in Running, Running - Glossary
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Aerobic exercise refers to exercise that involves or improves oxygen consumption by the body. Aerobic means “in the presence of oxygen”, and refers to the use of oxygen in the body’s metabolic or energy-generating process. Many types of exercise are aerobic, and by definition are performed at moderate levels of intensity for extended periods of [...]

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