Abstract
Work oxygen and recovery oxygen consumption was calculated for two female and two male Caucasian subjects engaged in the Harvard step-test. A 50.80 cm bench was used by all subjects. During the six week period, improvement in test scores was noted in all subjects; however, more significant gains were achieved by the female subjects. Female subjects compiled higher net efficiency ratings and lower oxygen debt values. These data suggest that the arbitrary lowering of bench height, from 50.80 cm, for young women may not be justifiable. The unsuccessful completion of the Harvard step-test by either sex, more especially by women, may reflect motivation levels and discomfort tolerance levels rather than cardiovascular-pulmonary response to exercise.
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