Study on Queen's College Step Test shows 40% failure rate among young adults. Factors like fatigue, breathlessness, and sedentary lifestyle contribute. Test assesses cardiorespiratory fitness by ...

While walking or using the stair-climber or another cardio machine, you might focus on your breathing or heart rate to gauge how hard you’re working. That’s a perfectly good approach—but it won’t tell ...

The Step Test estimates aerobic capacity based on heart rate response to exercise and recovery (Image: Canva) Testing the health of your heart and lungs is crucial for maintaining overall well-being.

Cardiologist Dr. Puneet Verma shared a simple 3-minute "step test" to assess cardiovascular fitness. Participants step up and down on a 12-inch platform for three minutes, completing 72 steps.