What Your Run Distance Says About Your Heart Health

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Can you run, jog, or walk fast for 12 minutes without stopping? This simple test — originally developed for the US military — reveals how healthy your heart really is. It's called the Cooper Test, and it shows how your cardio fitness compares to others your age. In this video, you'll learn how far you should be able to go in 12 minutes, what it says about your VO2 max, and how that links to your long-term health.  Plus, we’ll break down bonus tests like push-ups and balance that might just predict how long you’ll live.  No gym, no fancy equipment — just you, 12 minutes, and the truth. WooGlobe Ref : WGA305904 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Want to know how healthy your heart really is?

00:02Forget fancy tests.

00:04Just run for 12 minutes and check this chart.

00:06It's called the Cooper Test, a simple fitness test created by a U.S. military doctor in 1968.

00:12You run, jog, or walk fast for 12 minutes.

00:15No stopping.

00:16Then check how far you went using any fitness app.

00:19This distance reveals your VO2 max, a key marker of heart health.

00:23The farther you go, the stronger your heart is for your age.

00:27Here's what average looks like.

00:29A man in his 30s should run 1.9K.

00:31A woman the same age, 1.7K.

00:34In your 50s, aim for 1.6K if you're male and 1.4K if you're female.

00:39Run farther than that, and you're doing excellent.

00:42Fall short?

00:43Time to step it up.

00:44Want even more insight?

00:46Push-ups and balance matter, too.

00:48Can you do 10 push-ups at 65?

00:49Or stand on one leg for 10 seconds?

00:53These could predict how long you'll live.

00:55Your body is talking.

00:56The real question is, are you listening?

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