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EVOLVE Testing Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
ENDURANCE ASSESSMENT

Yo-Yo Recovery Test.

Measure an athlete's ability to repeatedly perform high-intensity 20-metre shuttle runs with short active recovery periods as the required running speed progressively increases.

Endurance Intermittent Recovery 20 Metres Repeated Sprint
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Test Protocol

Standardised Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery procedure

The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 is designed to assess an athlete's ability to repeatedly perform intense shuttle running with short active recovery. The athlete runs between two lines 20 metres apart in time with an audio signal, followed by a brief active recovery period before the next run. The running speed progressively increases until the athlete can no longer maintain the required pace.

01
Warm Up Complete a progressive warm-up including easy running, dynamic movement and several controlled accelerations.
02
Mark the 20m Course Measure a straight 20-metre running lane and clearly mark both end lines. Mark the recovery zone used by the selected test version.
03
Start the Audio Use the standard Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery audio for the selected version and begin from the designated starting line.
04
Run the Shuttle Run the required 20-metre distance and reach the line in time with the audio signal. Turn under control and immediately follow the next running signal.
05
Active Recovery During the recovery period, walk or jog in the designated recovery area before returning to the start position for the next repetition.
06
Continue Until Failure The running speed increases progressively. Stop when the athlete can no longer maintain the required pace according to the test rules, or when the athlete voluntarily stops.
EVOLVE Protocol Note

The Yo-Yo family contains multiple versions, including Intermittent Recovery Level 1 and Level 2. This page is structured around Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Level 1. Always use the same audio recording, course layout and scoring convention when comparing results over time.

Equipment & Setup

Recommended testing environment

20m Measuring Tape
Standard Yo-Yo Audio
Cones / Line Markers
Recording Device
Appropriate Footwear
Flat Non-Slip Surface

Record Your Test

Enter the final completed level and shuttle

Final Yo-Yo Score Level + shuttle completed
completed level
completed shuttle
metres completed
How to Record the Score

Enter the final level, the final shuttle completed and the total distance actually completed. The distance is the primary Yo-Yo result and should be taken directly from the official recording/scoring method used for the test.

Final Yo-Yo Score
-- score
Athlete intermittent endurance performance result
-- km/h Final Running Speed
-- m Estimated Distance
-- 20m Runs Completed
Performance Interpretation

Your result will appear here after completing the test.

Important: The Yo-Yo score is protocol-dependent. Compare results only when the same Yo-Yo version, audio, course layout and scoring method have been used.

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The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test provides a repeatable measure of an athlete's ability to perform repeated high-intensity running with limited recovery. It can eventually connect with athlete profiles, historical results and training recommendations.