CST2: Official Chester Step Test Software
CST2 is the newest version of the Chester Step Test software. It’s fast, accurate, and built for reliable submaximal aerobic fitness tests. Based on the trusted original, CST2 adds new features to make results even more reliable, more valid. It’s a tool you can count on.
Professionals use CST2 in occupational health, clinics, community health programs, and fitness. It’s versatile and ready for the job.
Here's How Chester Step Test Software CST2 Works
It’s a simple software that makes things easy.
Key Benefits of the New CST2 Web App
- Automatic heart rate collection every minute enhancing the reliability and validity of your test results.
- Seamless integration of PAR-Q, Pre-Exercise, and Contraindications Questionnaires (with contraindications available exclusively in the Cardiac Rehab Edition).
- Updated instructional audio by Professor Sykes, integrated directly into the app. No CD player needed—play it from your desktop, tablet, phone, or laptop.
- Includes the Tanaka formula for those over 40, providing a more generous and realistic estimate of HRMax
- Automatically generated graphical line of best fit ensures accurate results with every test.
- Auto-populated normative ranges and easy-to-read, traffic-light colour-coded reports for quick interpretation.
- The results screen summarizes heart rate and RPE scores, with a graphical display of aerobic capacity predictions and norms.
CST2: Six Tailored Editions to Suit Your Needs
- Standard
- Seamless integration of PAR-Q, Pre-Exercise, and Contraindications Questionnaires (with contraindications available exclusively in the Cardiac Rehab Edition).
- Updated instructional audio by Professor Sykes, integrated directly into the app. No CD player needed—play it from your desktop, tablet, phone, or laptop.
- Includes the Tanaka formula for those over 40, providing a more generous and realistic estimate of HRMax
- Automatically generated graphical line of best fit ensures accurate results with every test.
- Auto-populated normative ranges and easy-to-read, traffic-light colour-coded reports for quick interpretation.
- The results screen summarizes heart rate and RPE scores, with a graphical display of aerobic capacity predictions and norms.
CST Available in 5 Editions
- Made with Professor Kevin Sykes, designer of Chester Step Test
- Designed for health and wellness professionals and personal trainers
- Auto-populated normative ranges using general population data
- Results screen gives a summary table of heart rate & RPE scores
- Heart rate collection every minute improves reliability & validity of results
- Integrated PAR-Q, Pre Exercise Questionnaires
- Integrated instructional audio track by Professor Sykes
- Tanaka formula for over 40s for a more ‘generous’ estimate of HRMax
- Graphical computer-generated line of best fit, accurate results & no human errors
- Save or print custom-branded reports to PDF
- Made with Professor Kevin Sykes, designer of Chester Step Test
- Auto-populated data following Firefit traffic light system
- Results screen gives a summary table of heart rate & RPE scores
- Heart rate collection every minute improves reliability & validity of results
- Integrated PAR-Q, Pre Exercise Questionnaires
- Integrated instructional audio track by Professor Sykes
- Tanaka formula for over 40s for a more ‘generous’ estimate of HRMax
- Graphical computer-generated line of best fit, accurate results & no human errors
- Save or print your reports to PDF
- Made with Professor Kevin Sykes, designer of Chester Step Test
- Follows BACPR guidelines
- Uses Inbar equation for max heart rate calculation
- Takes into account cardiovascular medication use
- Auto-populated data normative ranges using general population data
- Results screen gives a summary table of heart rate & RPE scores
- Heart rate collection every minute improves reliability & validity of results
- Integrated PAR-Q, Pre Exercise Questionnaires
- Integrated instructional audio track by Professor Sykes
- Graphical computer-generated line of best fit, accurate results & no human errors
- Save or print your reports to PDF
- Made with Professor Kevin Sykes, designer of Chester Step Test
- Designed for AMEDs
- Auto-populated normative ranges using HSE guidelines
- Results screen gives a summary table of heart rate & RPE scores
- Heart rate collection every minute improves reliability & validity of results
- Integrated PAR-Q, Pre Exercise Questionnaires
- Integrated instructional audio track by Professor Sykes
- Tanaka formula for over 40s for a more ‘generous’ estimate of HRMax
- Graphical computer-generated line of best fit, accurate results & no human errors
- Save or print custom branded reports to PDF
- Made with Professor Kevin Sykes, designer of Chester Step Test
- Self-test at home using the bottom step of your stairs
- Auto-populated normative ranges using general population data
- Results screen gives a summary table of heart rate & RPE scores
- Heart rate collection every minute improves reliability & validity of results
- Integrated PAR-Q, Pre Exercise Questionnaires
- Integrated instructional audio track by Professor Sykes
- Tanaka formula for over 40s for a more ‘generous’ estimate of HRMax
- Graphical computer-generated line of best fit, accurate results & no human errors
- Save or print your reports to PDF
Why Professionals Trust CST2
"I utilised the original CST for many years in the Fire and Rescue Service to assess the Vo2 level of thousands of firefighters with great success. CST 2 has all the advantages of the original test but with far more accurate and importantly, consistent results. State of the art software takes the guesswork out of result interpretation. Heart rates taken every minute has improved accuracy and consistency. TANAKA formula for over 40s has addressed any age biases."
Tom Ashworth
Vice Chair. FireFit Steering Group
"As a Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist, I’ve found the Chester Step Test easy to administer and highly accurate in assessing aerobic capacity for prescribing exercise intensity. It also helps correlate perceived exertion with heart rate, allowing for valuable patient advice. The new version's adjustments for cardiac medications and age make it even more effective in tracking fitness improvements and demonstrating outcomes."
Anna Elvin
Specialist Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist, Noble’s Hospital, Isle of Man
Get more reliable and valid results with CST2