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Step test accurately predicts VO2max in kids 🫁

Step test accurately predicts VO2max in kids 🫁

A simple solution to assessing cardiorespiratory fitness.

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Tom Coughlin
Jan 11, 2025
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Step test accurately predicts VO2max in kids 🫁
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Validity and reliability of the step test to estimate maximal oxygen consumption in pediatric population

Background

Higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (determined via VO2max) is associated with improved…

🫀 Cardiometabolic profile

🧠 Mental health

🎓 Academic performance

But VO2max testing can be time consuming and costly💰

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