Keeping in shape...

Due to the extreme importance of fitness while playing rugby, our practices are intense.  We often run serious running, push-up, sit-up and other such drills to keep us the number one team in Florida.  We must stay in the best physical shape.

What is the beep Test?

 The Multi-Stage Fitness Test, also known as the ‘bleep’ or ‘beep’ or ‘shuttle run’ test, is often used by sports coaches and trainers around the world to estimate an athlete’s VO2 Max (maximum oxygen uptake).

The test is often recommended for multiple-sprint game players, because it is similar to such activities, for example rugby, soccer or hockey.

 The test increases in pace minute by minute until an athlete cannot maintain the dictated pace. The test score gives an indication of aerobic power (the maximal ability to utilize - not deliver - oxygen). So it’s basically an INDICATION of physical endurance.  

For more information on the test such as calculating your score and tips on how you can maximizing your score click here.

For your information…

Although the Beep test is all about establishing your personal standard and improving, it’s still fun to compare. The National Women's seven a side to Hong Kong spring 2001 averaged over 11 with a range from 9 to 12.

 Legendary US coach Emil Signes is a strong proponent of the beep, he personally witnessed his all time best beep level from Larry Sims in the late 80's. Larry did a 16--- he was 37 years old at the time! Grahm Bashop, All Black scrumhalf did a 19 in the early 90's.

Most professional rugby flankers score in the 12 to 13 range--props around 10. Jonah Lomu, awesome 260 lb winger from the All Blacks best is only a 10--and that’s why Lomu is a winger and not a number 8. 

 David Beckham: Can complete all 23 levels of the test and Lance Armstrong is up there as well.

 What is the Cooper Test?

For now here is a link to more info.