Fitness
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
A shuttle test with short recoveries that measures repeat-sprint fitness for field sports. Repeat every few weeks, not every session.
The Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test is a field shuttle with repeated 2×20 m runs and brief active recovery—measuring aerobic power and repeat-sprint ability in team sports. Distance covered maps to sport-specific fitness benchmarks.
Use it every few weeks, not weekly, to avoid test fatigue replacing training.
Common questions
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How often should you repeat the Yo-Yo test?
Every four to eight weeks in season is enough for trend data. Testing too often adds fatigue without better insight than regular training logs.
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