Techumesh Step Test

AIM

• To perform a VO2 sub-maximal test

PRE-TEST PROTOCOL

• Ensure client has not eaten a meal, smoked or taken any caffeine drinks within last hour (Test should be deferred if client has consumed any of the above until appropriate time has elapsed possible)
• Ensure client is well today
• Note resting heart rate and resting blood pressure

EQUIPMENT

• 20 cm step
• Metronome
• Heart rate monitor
• Stop watch

PROTOCOL

• Commence stepping rate of 96 bpm
• Continue for 3 minutes. Immediately following then end ask client to sit.
• After 30 seconds count pulse beats for 30 seconds.

STOP TESTING

• If client complains of discomfort whilst performing test.
• If client exceeds maximal heart rate.

DOCUMENTATION

• Use pulse beats and compare to fitness on aerobic capacity tables below

AEROBIC FITNESS CLASSIFICATION