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H
OW TO USE THE FITNESS TEST PROGRAM
The fitness test program measures your approximate
VO
2
max, or aerobic capacity. VO
2
max is a measure
of your ability to intake and utilize oxygen to generate
energy for endurance activities such as running and
cycling. In technical terms, VO
2
max is the maximum
v
olume of oxygen, in milliliters, that your body can use
in one minute, per kilogram of body weight. A high VO
2
max indicates a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness.
Note: To learn more about VO
2
max, refer to a rep-
utable book or consult your physician.
For the most accurate results, use the fitness test pro-
gram when you are not feeling tired, when you have not
eaten for at least two hours, and when you have not ex-
ercised for at least 24 hours. Follow the steps below to
use the program.
Put on the chest pulse sensor.
You must wear the chest pulse sensor to use
the fitness test program.
Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12.
Select the fitness test program.
To select the fitness test program, press the
Fitness Test Program button.
Enter your gender.
When the fitness test
program is selected,
the letters “GEn” (gen-
der) and “M” (male) or
“F” (female) will appear
in the display. Press
the Incline increase or decrease button to
enter
your gender, and then press the Start button.
Note:
Pressing the Start button at this time will not start
the fitness test program.
Enter your age.
Next, the word “AGE”
and the current age
setting will appear in
the display. If you have
not entered your age,
press the Incline in-
crease or decrease button repeatedly to enter
your age.
Press the Start button or the Speed + button to
start the program.
A moment after the button is pressed, the tread-
m
ill will automatically adjust to the first speed and
incline settings of the program. Begin walking on
the treadmill. Note: For the most accurate results,
do not hold the handrails during the fitness test
program.
During the program, the speed and incline of the
treadmill will periodically change. The speed set-
ting or the incline setting will flash in the display to
alert you before each change.
Important: The
Speed and Incline buttons will not function
during the program.
The program is de-
signed last for nine min-
utes. When the pro-
gram ends, the walking
belt will slow to a stop
and your VO
2
max will
appear in the display.
Note: If your pulse is
not detected for several
seconds during the pro-
gram (the letters “PLS”
will flash in the display),
or if your heart rate ex-
ceeds 85% of your age-predicted maximum heart
rate for several seconds during the program, the
program may stop and “Vo2 – – –” may appear in
the display. If this occurs, try the program again
on another day. Make sure that you are wearing
the chest pulse sensor as described on page 9.
Follow your progress with the display.
See step 5 on page 12.
Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 7 on page 13.
When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.
See step 7 on page 15.
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