In the Queen's College step test, what is the cadence for male participants?

In the Queen's College step test, what is the cadence for male participants?

• A. 88 bpm
• B. 92 bpm
• C. 100 bpm
• D. 96 bpm

Answer: (D)

Cadence is the fixed stepping rate used to standardize the workout in the Queen’s College Step Test. For men, the prescribed pace is 96 steps per minute. This specific rate, along with the standard step height and a set duration, creates a submaximal effort that allows heart-rate recovery to reflect aerobic fitness without requiring maximal exertion. That’s why 96 bpm is the correct cadence for male participants. (For contrast, women commonly use 88 steps per minute.)

Cadence is the fixed stepping rate used to standardize the workout in the Queen’s College Step Test. For men, the prescribed pace is 96 steps per minute. This specific rate, along with the standard step height and a set duration, creates a submaximal effort that allows heart-rate recovery to reflect aerobic fitness without requiring maximal exertion. That’s why 96 bpm is the correct cadence for male participants. (For contrast, women commonly use 88 steps per minute.)