The three minute step test involves stepping up and down on an 18-inch step for three minutes, at a rate of 24 steps per minute. The recovery pulse is then counted for 30 seconds after a one minute rest.
The Rockport walk test is performed on the treadmill, encouraging the participant to walk as fast as they can control for one mile. The workout time and heart rate are recorded at the mile mark and compared against standard averages.
<span>A nonspecific (in the way it affects lots of aspects of mind and body) reaction to the demands around us. The higher the demand is perceived by the person the higher the stress.</span>
Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving.