The effect of an active arm action on heart rate and predicted VO(2max) during the Chester step test

This study examined whether the predictive outcomes of the Chester step test (CST) would be influenced by arm dynamics. Participants completed the CST on two separate occasions, once using active arms and once using passive arms. Results revealed that when compared to the passive arm protocol, the u...

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Published in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2008-04, Vol.11 (2), p.112-115
Main Authors: Elliott, Dave, Abt, Grant, Barry, Tim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Arm
Electrocardiography
Exercise - physiology
Exercise Test - methods
Exercise Tolerance
Female
Heart Rate
Humans
Male
Oxygen Consumption - physiology
Predictive Value of Tests
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Summary:This study examined whether the predictive outcomes of the Chester step test (CST) would be influenced by arm dynamics. Participants completed the CST on two separate occasions, once using active arms and once using passive arms. Results revealed that when compared to the passive arm protocol, the use of active arms led to a mean increase in heart rate of approximately 7 beats per minute across all of the incremental stages. However, this increase had little impact upon predicted VO(2max). Consequently, these results indicate that when performing the CST, participants are able to adopt an arm action that is compatible with personal preference.
ISSN:1440-2440