This study was conducted to determine if VO, of stepping in children is affected by altering the step platform height based on leg length. The effect of leg length on VO, and heart rate (HR) during stepping was examined in 19 children, ages 8-17, who stepped onto 5 different bench heights that corresponded to hip angles of 65", 73", 82", 90°, or 98". VO, and HR response to a work load of 8 m . ...
