2-Minute Step Test: Age Trend
Step test performance declines steadily with age for both sexes, with men averaging about 10 more steps than women across all age groups.
Data source: Rikli & Jones (SFT) About this study
2-Minute Step Test Functional Fitness Trend
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2-Minute Step Test by Age (steps)
2-Minute Step Test Median Values
| Age | Male (steps) | Female (steps) |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | 101 | 91 |
| 67 | 101 | 90 |
| 72 | 95 | 84 |
| 77 | 91 | 84 |
| 82 | 87 | 75 |
| 87 | 75 | 70 |
| 92 | 69 | 58 |
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