YMCA 3-minute step test protocol, male one-minute recovery pulse reference bands and a simple calculator. Includes test setup, interpretation limits and source information.
Fitness
How To Select Chester Step Test height
Choosing the right step height for the test ensures the participant can get a Vo2 prediction. The Chester Step test uses one of four different step heights:
6inch (15cm)8inch (20cm)10inch (25cm12inch (30m)The height of the step you should use depends on two factors. The first is the age of the individual tested. The second is the […]
Fire Service Fitness Tests
Understand fire-service fitness tests, distinguish Chester Step and Treadmill protocols, and use a practical workflow for candidates and assessment teams.
Chester Treadmill Police Run Test: Protocol and Reporting
Understand the police run test, its published stage structure and the checks needed to confirm the applicable role standard and report the outcome.
Chester Treadmill Police Walk Test: Protocol and Standards
Understand the police walk test, distinguish published protocol versions, confirm the required standard and record the assessment accurately.