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Step tests efficiently evaluate cardiovascular fitness and can be executed in a variety of physical settings without specialized equipment [1,2,3,4]. The technique is straightforward and accessible to health care professionals. It can be applied across different special populations including survivors of cancer [5]. Survivors of cancer benefit from programs that improve cardiovascular fitness and decrease sedentary behavior, but it is recommended that individuals receive clearance from a health care professional before initiating new vigorous exercise programs. The modified 3-minute step test presented here is a protocol for health care professionals to evaluate baseline levels of cardiovascular fitness prior to an exercise prescription and can be used to follow progress on programs designed to improve cardiovascular fitness. |
