QUESTION 20 OF 35
What is the best way to test cardiovascular endurance?
Fitness testing helps personal trainers assess their clients to set attainable goals. Depending upon the person, there are a variety of tests you could do. You could try the 3-MinuteStep Test, timing the client as they step up and down a platform for three minutes, or use the Rockport Walk Test. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the different cardio endurance tests.
"There are many ways to test cardiovascular endurance. I have found the simple 3-Minute Step Test is an excellent indicator of a client's cardiovascular endurance. If my client wants a more comprehensive test, I recommend they get a doctor's referral to a lab that performs VO2 max testing."
