Estimating cardiorespiratory fitness from heart rates both during and after stepping exercise: a validated simple and safe procedure for step tests at worksites

ConclusionThe HR index, based on a combination of HR measurements during and after stepping exercise, offers a validated\(\dot{\text{{V}}}{{\text{O}}}_{\text{2max}}\) estimation procedure suitable for use in the workplace.
Source: European Journal of Applied Physiology - Category: Physiology Source Type: research