Key result
The StepTest4all protocol accurately estimated VO2max in young adults, demonstrating a high correlation with measured maximal oxygen uptake (R2 = 63.3%) and non-significant differences (p>0.05).
Why the study?
Cardiovascular capacity is a strong predictor of health, motivating the validation of the StepTest4all protocol as an adequate procedure to estimate cardiovascular capacity in young adults.
Does the StepTest4all protocol accurately estimate VO2max in young adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=56)
Does the StepTest4all protocol accurately estimate VO2max in young adults?
Effect estimate: R2 = 63.3%
p-value: p=>0.05
The StepTest4all is a valid, simple procedure to estimate VO2max in young adults using heart rate recovery and sex.
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May aid field-based VO2max assessment in young adults; leaves open validation in broader populations before clinical use.
Bragada et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy young adults (n=56). StepTest4all protocol vs. Measured maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) was evaluated on Measured vs estimated maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) (R2 = 63.3%, p=>0.05). The StepTest4all protocol accurately estimated VO2max in young adults, demonstrating a high correlation with measured maximal oxygen uptake (R2 = 63.3%) and non-significant differences (p>0.05).
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