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Optimal Endurance System

What is the Optimal Endurance System?

A computer program which implements and monitors tests and training routines for anaerobic and aerobic endurance. It is excellent for activities which use intervals of work and rest or requires the athlete to perform at a certain pace. The program generates sounds (beeps, bells etc.) as well as spoken instructions for the athletes performing the test. Several protocols are included in the package and there is also the ability to design your own protocols. Examples included in the package are the standard Beep test, Conconi Test, and Continuous Running Multistage Field Test.

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Example screen from the program

Beep Tests

A variety of popular fitness tests are generically called "Beep Tests" because an audio tape is used to control timed runs over a measured course, and an audio tone communicates timing information to the test subjects (runners). The Optimal Endurance program is far more flexible because the sounds and instructions are generated by a computer giving access to limitless different protocols combined with very accurate timing. The tests are run continuously until the subjects can no longer continue or start to miss (arrive late at gates). The highest running pace and number of repetitions that the runner can accomplish successfully is then the players rating. The rating can be translated into an estimate of VO2Max, the amount of Oxygen that the athlete can consume per unit of body mass.

In the standard Beep Test (also known as the Leger Test), the runner covers a 20 meter interval at steadily increasing pace, with several iterations to be completed at each pace before moving on to the next. In the Birtwell Test, a 40 meter course is used. There are also tests for which the running pace varies randomly, in an attempt to more closely match game conditions. There are also variations that allow some recovery time between running intervals.

Key Benefits

Turns any Windows compatible computer into a sophisticated timing system for performance testing
Inexpensive and comprehensive range of beep type tests that far exceeds the capability of audio tape or CD based testing systems
Computer accuracy in time measurement
Instant feedback for the athlete during training and testing
Utilises your existing investment in your computer rather than requiring you to purchase a dedicated testing device which has no other use

Computer Requirements

IBM PC compatible computer running Windows 95 or later
Multimedia capability i.e. sound card

Download for a free trial period of 30 days

The complete program is available for your free download. You can install and use the system for 30 days to allow a thorough evaluation. Please click here to download.

Options and Pricing

Optimal Endurance Trainer System downloaded from our website - $AUD120.00
You will receive a registration code for the software and of course you are free to upgrade the product at any time simply by downloading the latest version from our website
To order please contact our sales manager ron@fittech.com.au