Join Cheri for this 8-minute cardio step assessment that kicks off Week 1 of the Cardio Lab 7-week program. You'll step up and down on a 12-inch step in an alternating lead-foot pattern, maintaining a steady 96 beats-per-minute tempo for 3 continuous minutes. After the stepping bout, you'll sit and rest for one minute before recording your heart rate — the baseline number you'll track and compare as you progress through the program. This session is a fitness assessment, not a traditional workout, and gives you a measurable snapshot of your current cardiovascular fitness.
Equipment needed:
12-inch step
Heart rate monitor with chest strap