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Level on Beep Test
I'm sorry if this is somewhere else but I've downloaded the best test track and was wondering how high up they expect you to go? what is the pass rate?
I was thinking about the UOTC but any other forces would be interesting as a comparison.
cheers
I was thinking about the UOTC but any other forces would be interesting as a comparison.
cheers
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Generally, you keep going until you physically cannot run any more.
You then let the PTIs assess whether you are fit enough or not.
You then let the PTIs assess whether you are fit enough or not.
caza_07
how high up they expect you to go?
Level 14
Im just kidding 
I know someone who can get over level 15 everytime... madness! Once upon a time I did level 12.9 as a girl but not anymore!
David Beckham and Steven Gerrard have both completed the bleep test, which as i believe goes up to level 24.
Thing is with the bllep test, the higher level you get to does count but its not all, its all about VO2 max, so you need to take your heart rate after you cant run anymore too. google it and it will give you the equation.
But you have to remember, that there is no one universal test, there are loads of different ones, so if you do really well on one and worse on another it might not be so bad.
Also, if you want to improve, best idea is to go to a gym, start on 9kmph on treadmill and every 2mins increase it by 1kmph that way you will be working what you need to. Otherwise, any running on a treadmill will help. PM me for more info.
Natalie
p.s i got level 11.2 which is pretty good for a young lady ;-)
I managed 2.4km in 11.28mins on tuesday which i was impressed with, what do other people generally get? I havnt done my fitness test yet...
Oh also...the bleep test is 20% how fit you are and 80% about mental strength, if you believe you can keep going you will, weak people will drop out early and five minutes later think they couldv'e been better (dont be one of these people, you will be gutted)
Thing is with the bllep test, the higher level you get to does count but its not all, its all about VO2 max, so you need to take your heart rate after you cant run anymore too. google it and it will give you the equation.
But you have to remember, that there is no one universal test, there are loads of different ones, so if you do really well on one and worse on another it might not be so bad.
Also, if you want to improve, best idea is to go to a gym, start on 9kmph on treadmill and every 2mins increase it by 1kmph that way you will be working what you need to. Otherwise, any running on a treadmill will help. PM me for more info.
Natalie
p.s i got level 11.2 which is pretty good for a young lady ;-)
I managed 2.4km in 11.28mins on tuesday which i was impressed with, what do other people generally get? I havnt done my fitness test yet...
Oh also...the bleep test is 20% how fit you are and 80% about mental strength, if you believe you can keep going you will, weak people will drop out early and five minutes later think they couldv'e been better (dont be one of these people, you will be gutted)
I got 12.11 the other day which is my PB so far but that was 40 seconds off my previous time so i was really happy with that. Would love for mine to get down to 11 by the time i get to OASC. Need to start doing the bleep test now, haven't done one for a year!
Level 24 here i come!!!!
Level 24 here i come!!!!Hello all,
I agree with most of what Natalie has said, but here's some more...
To improve your running stamina and speeds, try some Fartlek or Interval type training - look it up on Google. This is by far the quickest way to see improvements in all areas of fitness.
Try to stay off the treadmills and get outside and run. If you limit yourself to treadmills, you only have the sensation of running over one surface. When you get to start your RAF training, you will be running outside, in woods, over fields, down roads, up hills, down hills etc... - all of these surfaces have different impacts on your body and to experience them all for the 1st time at IOT or Halton may be a nasty shock to your feet and legs and may cause you an injury which will set your training and career back a considerable time.
Try to focus your fitness training on how you want it to help you throughout your CAREER, not just as a means of passing a fitness test at OASC. Many people fall into this trap. It's all very well doing enough to get through a bleep test and a few press-ups and sit-ups. What about running in boots, in fighting order, over the hills of Otterburn? You can never be too fit, and doing it this way will only make the fitness tests easier and the least of your worries.
The bleep test, i find, is as much about how fast you can turn as how far you can run. If your technique is wrong, you could be Linford Christie and still fail, so it is worth having a practice at it before you do it, but remember, doing the bleeptest won't improve your fitness so don't do it 1 or 2 times a week as someone suggested. Do it twice a month, if that.
Good Luck
I agree with most of what Natalie has said, but here's some more...
To improve your running stamina and speeds, try some Fartlek or Interval type training - look it up on Google. This is by far the quickest way to see improvements in all areas of fitness.
Try to stay off the treadmills and get outside and run. If you limit yourself to treadmills, you only have the sensation of running over one surface. When you get to start your RAF training, you will be running outside, in woods, over fields, down roads, up hills, down hills etc... - all of these surfaces have different impacts on your body and to experience them all for the 1st time at IOT or Halton may be a nasty shock to your feet and legs and may cause you an injury which will set your training and career back a considerable time.
Try to focus your fitness training on how you want it to help you throughout your CAREER, not just as a means of passing a fitness test at OASC. Many people fall into this trap. It's all very well doing enough to get through a bleep test and a few press-ups and sit-ups. What about running in boots, in fighting order, over the hills of Otterburn? You can never be too fit, and doing it this way will only make the fitness tests easier and the least of your worries.
The bleep test, i find, is as much about how fast you can turn as how far you can run. If your technique is wrong, you could be Linford Christie and still fail, so it is worth having a practice at it before you do it, but remember, doing the bleeptest won't improve your fitness so don't do it 1 or 2 times a week as someone suggested. Do it twice a month, if that.
Good Luck
afrahams
"Once upon a time I did level 12.9 as a girl but not anymore!"
What can you do it in as a bloke?
What can you do it in as a bloke?
About level 19
The OASC bleep test is the Australian one so if you can find it that's the one they'll use for you!
As for the best way to improve your performance, I know it sounds obvious but the best thing you can do is do as much running and cardio work as possible, and outside not treadmills is key. Try doing some turns to make it easier for you but in my opinion, doing bleep tests all the time will only get you so far plus it's boring so try to vary your training as much as you can. Also, don't forget you also have to do some pressups and sit ups so work on all of your body.
Finally, the idea that it is psychological is so true. I'm a rower and am used to pushing myself to the absolute limit which is how you will improve on the bleep test the most. Try going balls out on an exercise and when you think you can't do anymore then do 5 more/a few seconds more of whatever you're doing and you will develop the kind of mentality that the PTIs are looking for. They have a space for comments on their form and if you are seen to be doing your maximum then they will notice it.
As for the best way to improve your performance, I know it sounds obvious but the best thing you can do is do as much running and cardio work as possible, and outside not treadmills is key. Try doing some turns to make it easier for you but in my opinion, doing bleep tests all the time will only get you so far plus it's boring so try to vary your training as much as you can. Also, don't forget you also have to do some pressups and sit ups so work on all of your body.
Finally, the idea that it is psychological is so true. I'm a rower and am used to pushing myself to the absolute limit which is how you will improve on the bleep test the most. Try going balls out on an exercise and when you think you can't do anymore then do 5 more/a few seconds more of whatever you're doing and you will develop the kind of mentality that the PTIs are looking for. They have a space for comments on their form and if you are seen to be doing your maximum then they will notice it.
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