FIT TEST
The treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill. The Fit Test workout estimates car-
diovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp
the hand sensors (if equipped) when prompted, or wear a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap as the test score calcula-
tion is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five minutes total with a one minute warm-up at 0% in-
cline followed by four additional minutes at a 5% incline. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate
reading, calculate a fitness score and display the score in the MESSAGE CENTER.
The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO
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(volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenated
blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exer-
cise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity.
To set up the Fit Test:
• Press the FIT TEST button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center. Press ENTER to
select the FIT TEST option.
• The message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the NUMERIC keys or UP/DOWN
arrow keys to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.
• The message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the NUMERIC keys or UP/DOWN arrow
keys to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.
• The message center will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys,
select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.
• The message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER SPEED)(2-4.5 mph). Consult the following rec-
ommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity level. Use the
NUMERIC keys or UP/DOWN SPEED arrow keys to enter the corresponding level.
After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score and rating will be displayed.
F
IT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS
Inactive Active Very Active
Treadmill Fit Test Level 2-3 mph 3-4 mph 3.5-4.5 mph
3.2-4.8 kph 4.8-6.4 kph 5.6-7.2 kph
Note: Treadmill will incline to 5% after a one minute warm-up.
Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program. The goal is to elevate the
user's heart rate to a level that is between 60%-85% of their theoretical maximum heart rate.
Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:
Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range
higher age lower age
lower weight higher weight*
shorter taller
* In cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range
The computer will not accept:
• heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
• body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (181 kg)
• ages below 10 or over 99 years
• data input that exceeds human potential
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