Fitness Testing
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7.3.
Balke Fitness Test (Cardio and Executive)
Note: Cardio treadmill screens are shown in this procedure.
Note: You must use the pulse grips or wireless chest strap
(residential models only) for this test.
This is a walking pace, variable incline fitness test. The test
increases in difficulty to raise your heart rate. Upon reaching
your Target Heart Rate, the test ends and the treadmill
calculates your fitness assessment. Parameters cannot be
modified. Your age determines the test’s target heart rate and
the scaling of the fitness assessment.
Test Parameters:
•
Maximum Speed: 4.4 mph
•
Maximum Incline: 15%
•
Maximum Heart Rate: 80% of Maximum Heart Rate
(See Heart Rate Monitoring sections).
To run the test:
1. On the Cardio, press
HR PROGRAMS
to view the HRC
programs selection screen. To scroll through the programs,
either continue to press
HR PROGRAMS
or use the arrow
keys. Select the Balke Fitness Test by pressing
ENTER
. To
access this program on the Executive, press
PROGRAMS
then
FITNESS TESTS
.
2. Use the keypad or arrow to
enter your age (10 to 99),
then press
ENTER
or wait
3 seconds.
3. Enter your gender using the
center arrow to toggle to
MALE or FEMALE. Press
ENTER
or wait 3 seconds.
