Step test accurately predicts VO2max in kids 🫁

A simple solution to assessing cardiorespiratory fitness.

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💰