Which of the following statements about VO₂ max estimation in the Queens college step test are correct?
A. VO₂ max for men is calculated as 111.33 - (0.42 x HR)
B. VO₂ max for women is calculated as 65.81 - (0.1847 x HR)
C. HR (heart rate) is measured immediately after exercise for 30 seconds.
D. The 15 second HR count is multiplied by 4 to get beats per minute.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d).
Introduction
Queens College step test uses formulas: men: VO₂max = 111.33 – (0.42 × HR); women: 65.81 – (0.1847 × HR). HR is counted for 15 seconds and multiplied by 4 (not 30 seconds). Thus A, B, D are correct; C is incorrect.
Information Booster

• Men formula: A correct.
• Women formula: B correct.
• HR measurement: 15 sec count × 4 = bpm (D correct).
• Measuring for 30 sec (C) is incorrect.

• Option A includes C.
• Option B includes C.
• Option C includes C.