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3.8
Fitness Test
The
Fitness Test
is a custom-made sub maximal test designed to help you achieve your goals by measuring your cardio-
respiratory fitness.
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO
2max
)
is defined as the maximum volume of oxygen that can be taken up,
distributed and used by the body during physical activity. Testing your
VO
2max
before starting an exercise allows you to evaluate
yourself and define the appropriate exercise intensity level.
For the sub maximal test, you are challenged to reach 80% of your maximum heart rate. This result is then used to extrapolate
your
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO
2max
).
This test features target speeds and resistances. It is very important to follow the
instructions on the console to make sure that the test is valid. The test will stop once you reach 80% of your target BPM (beat
per minutes).
The target speed is important in this program, so make sure you stick to it. If your speed is too low or too high, an arrow appears
on the display to indicate that you should reduce or increase your speed to meet the target (
see beginning of Chapter 3 for
more details
).
Note:
For this program, you must wear the heart rate chest strap. Cardio-respiratory fitness is a combination of cardiovascular
fitness and respiratory fitness. Always keep in mind that this test is sub maximal, so the results are only approximate.
To select the
Fitness Test
program:
1. Press
the
INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT
keys
to select the
Fitness Test
category
. Once
your selection is made, press
JustGo
™ key
to accept. If you have an
E250X / E390X,
press the
Fitness Test
key
to access your category directly.
2. Select
the
Fitness Test
program by pressing
JustGo
™ key
to access the program.
3. Enter
your
Weight
by pressing the
INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL
keys
to adjust the value in increments
of +/–10
and the
INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT
keys
to adjust the value by increments of +/–1
or by
using the QUICK RESISTANCE NUMERIC KEYS if you have an
E250X / E390X
. Once you have entered your weight,
press the
JustGo
™ key
to validate.
4. Enter
your
Age
. Press the
INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT
keys
to choose your age
, or use the
QUICK RESISTANCE NUMERIC KEYS if you have an
E250X / E390X
. Once you have entered your age, press the
JustGo
™ key
to validate.
5. Enter
your
Gender
. Press the
INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT
keys
to choose your gender
. Once you
have entered your gender, press the
JustGo
™ key
to validate.
6. Begin exercising by holding the fixed bars. Do not hold the moving bars since it can change the result.
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