Futrex 5000/XL, User Manual

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and Metric units. Press ENTER.
11) Enter F.I.T. Value
The following procedure provides a quantitative method to determine a subject's Physical Activity Rating.
A person's F.I.T. value is a function of 3 parameters:
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Exercise Frequency - How often the exercise is performed.
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Exercise Intensity - How much energy is expanded during exercise.
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Exercise Time - How many minutes the exercise is performed during each session.
The F.I.T. value is calculated by multiplying all three parameters:
F.I.T. = Frequency x Intensity x Time
11A) Enter Frequency Value. Press ENTER.
FREQUENCY 5 Daily or almost daily (6 or 7 times per week)
4 3 to 5 times per week
3 1 or 2 times per week
2 A few times per month
1 Less than once per month
11B) Enter Intensity Value. Press ENTER.
INTENSITY 5 Over 90 PERCENT OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE. Competitive
athlete (sprinting, speed swimming, distance cycling, seasoned
wrestler, racquetball, body builder, high impact aerobics)
4 80-90 PERCENT OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE. Intermittent
aerobic activities (football, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, moderate to heavy
weight training, basketball, jogging, mountain biking)
3 60-80 PERCENT OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE. Moderate
aerobic activity (speed walking, singles tennis, gymnastics, light weight
training, in-line skating, softball, casual biking)
2 35-60 PERCENT OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE. Light aerobic
activity (brisk walking, doubles tennis, golfing, hiking)