What is the pass mark for Chester step test?

Table 1. Norms for aerobic capacity (mlsO2/kg/min)

Fitness Rating 15-19 40-49
Excellent 60+ 46+
Good 48-59 37-45
Average 39-47 32-36
Below average 30-38 25-31

What is a good score for step test?

Aerobic Fitness Test: The Step Method

Step Test Pulse Count (Using a 60 second pulse count)
Age Good to Excellent Poor to Fair
18–25 84 or lower 101 or higher
26–35 86 or lower 104 or higher
36–45 90 or lower 107 or higher

How is Chester step test measured?

The Chester Step Test requires a patient to step onto, and off a 30 cm step at a rate set by a metronome disc, enough to get a heart rate of around 80% of the maximum heart rate. Exercise heart rates are then plotted on a graph against age, gender and an aerobic capacity and fitness rating is then calculated.

How accurate is the Chester step test?

CST is a simple, inexpensive test designed to assess aerobic capacity and overall fitness rating. However, as with all other submaximal fitness tests based on heart rate responses, the error margin is around 10–15%.

Is the Chester treadmill test hard?

It is a brisk paced walking test which requires you to use your leg muscles to climb gradually increasing gradients. The treadmill pace is set at 6.2 km/hr (3.8 mph) and the incline at 0% for 2 minutes. Every 2 minutes thereafter the gradient is increased by 3%.

How long does the Chester step test take?

10 minutes
The Test lasts for a maximum of 10 minutes. Technical Note: CST utilises the well-established linear relationship between oxygen cost, heart rate and workload together with ACSM’s metabolic cost of stepping equation, thus enabling aerobic capacity to be predicted from a statistical line of best fit (1,2,3).

What is 75 percent of my max heart rate?

To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. Your target heart rate zone is determined based upon your maximum heart rate. You want to stay within 50—75 percent of your maximum heart rate during exercise, depending upon your fitness level.

What is your heart rate max?

You can estimate your maximum heart rate based on your age. To estimate your maximum age-related heart rate, subtract your age from 220. For example, for a 50-year-old person, the estimated maximum age-related heart rate would be calculated as 220 – 50 years = 170 beats per minute (bpm).

How do you record your score in the 3 minutes step test?

When the timer clocks 3 minutes, stop the routine and sit while maintaining an upright posture. Record your heart rate for 60 seconds counting each beat. For more accuracy begin recording as soon as you can after stopping the exercise.