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the same W/KG result).
This test helps you in three ways:
1)
You can use the test result to provide you and objective and meaningful assessment
of your current level of cycling fitness
2)
You can use the test result in conjunction with the Newton’s built-in fat burning,
cardio, and strength workouts that are targeted to your specific level of fitness and
fitness objective These workouts will help you improve your cycling fitness quickly
and efficiently. The workout feature is described in the next section.
3)
You can repeat the fitness test during the season, and quantify the improvements
achieved by your cycling efforts
At the end of the 20 minute test your Newton will show you your test result, expressed
both as your W/KG ratio and as your fitness level.
HOW TO DO THE FITNESS TEST:
Press-hold the right arrow until you see the message “Fit Train”. Then, as necessary click
the left/right arrow repeatedly to find the Fit Test screen:
Click the center button of your Newton to start the test sequence.
The first screen you’ll see is the result from your
previous
Fitness Test.
Your watts-per-kilogram (W/KG) number will be shown in the center window: x_yz, where
x,y and z are numbers, and the underscore indicates a decimal point. For example, 3_54
indicates a watts/kg result of 3.54. The bottom window shows your fitness level associated
with your W/KG test result.
Click the center button to continue. You will be asked to enter your body weight only; DO
NOT INCLUDE THE WEIGHT OF YOUR BIKE, EQUIPMENT, AND CLOTHING. If you’re sure of
your body weight then enter it; if you haven’t weighed yourself recently take the time to
get on a scale so you’ll have the correct weight used in the calculations.
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