Cardiologist Dr. Puneet Verma shared a simple 3-minute "step test" to assess cardiovascular fitness. Participants step up and down on a 12-inch platform for three minutes, completing 72 steps.

THE electrocardiographic exercise test is a well established procedure in the diagnosis of coronary insufficiency. The method most widely used in America is the two-step test of Master. 1–6 Master has ...

While walking or using the stair-climber or another cardio machine, you might focus on your breathing or heart rate to gauge how hard you’re working. That’s a perfectly good approach—but it won’t tell ...