The Siconolfi step test: a valid and reliable assessment of cardiopulmonary fitness in older men with prostate cancer

ConclusionsSST provides a valid and reliable alternative to CPET for the assessment of cardiopulmonary fitness in older men with prostate cancer. Caution is advised when assessing men 60  years old or younger because the VO2peak predicted with SST was significantly lower than that measured with CPET.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research