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October 15, 2025International Journal of Scientific Research

Comparing Submaximal Exercise Tests for Vo₂max Estimation: Sixminute Walk Test Versus Tecumseh Step Test in Overweight and Obese Adults

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AMAyesha MullaRSR. V. SinghSMShailendra Mehta

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Overview

Cross-sectional study compares vo₂max estimates from six-minute walk test and tecumseh step test in overweight adults, suggesting distinct physiological responses.

Key Points

  • The tecumseh step test produces higher vo₂max estimates than the six-minute walk test in overweight individuals, with significant physiological differences.
  • Post-exercise heart rate and perceived effort were significantly higher after the tecumseh step test, indicating greater cardiovascular load.
  • Standard prediction models were used to estimate vo₂max, utilizing heart rate and subjective effort ratings following each test.
  • The findings highlight the distinct outputs from the two tests, indicating the need for careful selection based on assessment purpose and population.

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Mulla et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68efd921056559ef428776aehttps://doi.org/10.36106/ijsr/2602893
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