Question

Mr. X performs the Harvard Step test for 275 seconds and his pulse in 1 − 1.5 min after exercise was 100. Write the formula of fitness index score for Harvard Step test and calculate the fitness index score of Mr. X. 

Answer 1

Fitness index scores for the Harvard Step Test are calculated as follows:

`100 × "test duration in second"/2 × "sum of heartbeat recovery periods"`

The fitness index score of Mr. X

= `100 × 275/2 × 100`

= `27500/200`

= 137.5 heartbeats per minute

Mr. X has an outstanding rating and a score of over 90 on the test.