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Calculate your Walking Index

Calculate your Walking Index (or also Walkingindex). To do this, you'll need to cover a two-kilometer, flat walking distance in as little time as possible. You should walk with powerful arm swings (walking), but not lift both feet off the ground like you would when running. Additionally, you shouldn't get out of breath. For example, two kilometers are five laps on a typical stadium running track.
When you're finished, note the needed time in minutes and seconds and immediately check your pulse (pulse beats per minute). Enter your results, your weight in kilograms, your age in years und your gender and click Calculate.

Time (minutes): Time (seconds): Pulse (beats/min): Body mass index (BMI): Age (years): Gender: Male Female Walking Index:

Walking Index: Rating: more than 130 very well 110-130 well 90-110 average 70-90 weak less than 70 very weak

Please fill in all values, otherwise the calculated result will not be meaningful!

Formula:
For men: 420 - (minutes * 11.6 + seconds * 0.2 + pulsation * 0.56 + BMI * 2.6 - age * 0.2)
For women: 305 - (minutes * 8.1 + seconds * 0.14 + pulsation * 0.36 + BMI * 1.0 - age * 0.3)

The Walking Index is a test of physical performance. It was developed in 1991 at the Urho Kaleva Kekkonen (UKK) Institute for Health Promotion Research in Tampere, Finland. It can be performed by anyone who is physically able to walk such a distance safely. Of course, there should be no illnesses or injuries affecting the walking apparatus. Before the test, avoid strenuous physical activity, heavy-duty foods, alcohol, and medications that impair performance, if medically possible.
The Walking Index is a good indicator of fitness level, but since it only takes a few factors into account, its significance is limited. However, it is relatively easy to calculate and easy to understand. However, a medical interpretation of the value should be performed by a sports physician or similar professional.