Fire Brigade Step Test?

I am trying to join the fire service p/t I passed all tests except the step test

essentially you step up and down on a 30cm step for 5 mins and they work out your heart rates recovery rate.

i am 39 the pass was 35 I got 31.5,,, i am re doing it in 5 weeks, does anyone have any suggestions what i could do?

Fire Brigade Step Test?

Your heart recovery rate is directly linked to your cardiovascular fitness so you need to do anything that will improve this,Swimming Cycling running and of course the step test itself.

Concentrate on going longer not faster as this has a more beneficial effect don%26#039;t use the test as the only option but vary the exercises you do.

Get a heart rate monitor from Boots or somewhere and use that to see how quickly you heart rate falls when you stop the exercise.

The heart rate monitor or any gym will have details of a scale for height age details so that you can get into your training zone and stay there then when you stop how long it takes for the heart to recover to its normal rate.

DO NOT OVERDO IT if you feel faint or sick STOP I have no idea of your current level of fitness but this will improve quickly exercise at different times of the day and not for at least an hour after food.

If you smoke STOP now and reduce alcohol consumption get plenty of sleep and eat healthily.

These few simple things will reward yo well and that final hurdle will be easier next time. If you are serious about a career in the Fire Brigade you will have to retain that level of fitness so start the regime now and it will be easier in the long run.

Fire Brigade Step Test?

keep doing the test at home yourself. It will make you fitter and should help your heart rate recover quicker the more you do it (dont over do it though)

Fire Brigade Step Test?

Didn`t have that sort of test in my day, just maths, english and general knowledge and carry a 10 stone body for 50 yards.

Keep at it, practice at home and good luck. You will be joining one of the best professions with comrades who would literally put their lives on the line for you.

Fire Brigade Step Test?

A lot of running in my opinion.