What is a step test?
Step test is a physical fitness test specially designed to measure cardiovascular force. It is assumed that the test is derived from the Canadian home fitness test and is now sometimes referred to as the Harvard Step test. Since then, a number of similar tests have been created that can be performed in a medical office with the help of a doctor, a gym with a specialist in fitness or at home. One needs only a step or another solid surface, as well as a time counting method and tracking steps per minute. Tests usually take three to five minutes or until exhaustion, at this point the pulse is performed to measure the level of fitness during exercise and monitoring the recovery time. The step test should be demanding, but should not cause injury or extreme fatigue. Most tests rp the step of a particular height; 12 inches (30.5 centimeters) is the average size. Steps can be taken on a real staircase, equipment that could be used in aerobic class class or in any robust box or surface that will support someone's massst.
Most steps tests require the subject to maintain a minimum amount of steps per minute. Metronome may be useful to stay in this task; Online metronomes are usually available for free. Constant rhythm will also help maintain a stable pace that is usually preferred along the length of the step test.
Another variable depending on the type of test test is a model of the steps. Most call for repetition up, up, down, down, where the subject enters the right leg followed by the left foot. The right leg then returns to the floor and follows the left leg.
stopwatch that clearly counts both minutes and seconds can be other useful equipment when performing a step test. The counter could help a person know when the test is completed and help to get a more accurate reading of the heart rate at the end of the test. Most instructions will include a graph for measuring physicCo -fitness by heart rate.
Monitoring of cardiovascular and physical health is important not only for athletes, but for virtually everyone. In many countries, cardiovascular disease kills more people than cancer. Whether it is, curious, or just wants to make sure that cardiovascular force improves, the test step can be an easy way to monitor physical health.