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The Danish step test is an easy to perform step test that does not require any heart rate measurements. Just follow the pace given by the software. Instructions:
1. Turn on the speakers attached to your computer so you can hear the commands.
2. Practice the step sequence shown by the animation in the software.
3. Enter your weight and the chosen stepping height in the software.
4. Start the test.
5. When the pace can no longer be followed, push the Stop-button
 

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Background

The energy cost of stepping with a known height and pace is relatively independent on age, gender and training status.

As this test is performed until stepping pace no longer can be followed, maximal oxygen uptake can be estimated with reasonable accuracy.



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Morten Z said:


The result is not age dependent, because movement economy in this type of stepping does not differ between age groups (as opposed to running). Weight is taken in to account in the calculation.
October 04, 2010

Matt said:


does the results for this test depend on age in the calculation? or is this completely independent of age? is the VO2 the same for a 12 year old boy who weighs 110 as a 80 year old woman who weighs 110 if their performance is the same?
October 02, 2010

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