Each level lasts approximately one minute.The test comprises 23 levels each comprising a series of 20m shuttles.A flat, non slippery surface at least 20 metres in length.Due to the short turns in the test, it is best suited for players of ball sports, rather than rowers, runners or cyclists. It is regularly used by sports teams worldwide to monitor the effectiveness of their training. VO2 max is considered the ultimate measure of an athlete's aerobic (cardio) fitness, and the Multistage Fitness Test or Bleep Test is considered one of the best ways to test it. Sportsmen of all types use the Multistage Fitness Test or Bleep Test to assess their VO2 max.
