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Aerobic fitness: Running or jogging test

Another way to assess your aerobic fitness is to time yourself on a 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) run or jog. The following times are generally considered indicators of a good fitness level based on age and sex. A lower time generally indicates better aerobic fitness, and a higher time suggests a need for improvement.

Good fitness results based on timing of 1.5-mile run
Age Women: Time in minutes Men: Time in minutes
25 13 11
35 13.5 11.5
45 14 12
55 16 13
65 17.5 14

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