Chester Step Test

[geoff]

Hi all

I have my interview in 12 days so (fingers crossed) not too long until the medical. I have constantly been exercising and passed the physical, so the next fitness thing is the chester step test. I was hoping that one of you guys might have access to the relevant info to work out my results.

I did it at my local station a few weeks ago and scored 47, which I believe is a pass. But because of nerves on the day I took a copy home and thought I would get in some practice in. I know it is a lot easier away from a test situation but it is still a guide for me.

My pulse was level 1 - 99  L2 - 105 L3 - 117 L4 -126 L5 - 139.  I am an old codger at 45.  I scored better there than I did down the station, But I would still like to know.

Thanks Geoff

[rips]

I think I am right in saying you only need to have reading of 40, but someone may correct me. However 47 is an excellent so repeat it and you will have no problems.

[geoff]

Hi thanks for that I think the pass rate is 42, but you know how nerves can be on the day so I'll keep training.

Regards Geoff

[adamski]

how does it work? i know you complete the test then rest for a min. do they calculate ur heart rate after the min or how do they score it?

[geoff]

Hi, it's a step of 12 inches and you wear a heart monitor while you do the test. It starts at a slow pace of 15 steps/min(up and down every 4 secs)for 2 mins then you take note of your heart rate.It then increases for the next 2 mins to 20 steps/min and you take your heart rate again and it increases after every 2 mins up to a max of 5 sets(10 mins) continuing to take your heart rate at the end of each set,you do not stop. but if you go over 80% of your max heart rate you must stop the test. your max heart rate is 220 minus your age. you can then work out your aerobic capacity, but I can't tell you how to do the calculation

[adamski]

ok nice one! whats the pass rate score for this test then!?

[geoff]

42 I am nearly sure.

[chas5837]

Hello

I have recently had my interview and I am waiting to hear if I have been successful. Fingers crossed....

Anyway, I am trying to keep myself fit for the medical (if successful).

I completed the step test twice last night and need help to work out my VO2 max. Can anyone help? My readings were...

On 24cm step - Start 66, L1- 86, L2- 91, L3 - 105, L4- 115, L5- 137. I am 29 so max rate is 154.

I then done the test again 5 mins later and got the following results.

On 39cm step - Start 69, L1- 116, L2- 129, L3- 145 and then I bombed out after 45 secs of L4.

I am aware that you need to do the test on a step of 30cm but is it worth me continuing on the 39cm step in the hope that come the day I will have over trained (If I can keep nerves down)?

Cheers
Charlie
 

[dutch]

I took a copy home and thought I would get in some practice in.

Hi Geoff,
I know this topic is from a while ago, but I have a step test at my medical coming up, and wondered if you still had a copy that you were talking about. If it is possible, could you forward me a copy?
Thanks
Dutch