Range of Speeds

Answering 'YES' to Quick Stepping disables this command.

This setting influences how broad a range of step rates the StepWatch will "expect." For most people, a moderate range is appropriate. Some subjects, however, rarely change their walking speed because of habit, preference or (most commonly) physical limitations.

It is more difficult to evaluate whether a person "regularly engages in both extremes." The following examples may help with the determination. Remember, a person must exercise BOTH extremes to qualify.

Examples of the slow extreme might be:

• walking with a slow-moving elderly person
• walking with a young child
• meandering window shopping
• slow pacing with a long stride

• fast walking (e.g. for exercise or within a job that requires moving quickly through large spaces)
• jogging or running with a fairly long stride (Note: if a person runs with a short rapid stride, the Quick Stepping designation will be YES and the Range question will not be relevant)
• bicycling with a moderately fast cadence
• exercising on a Stair Master