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Note: The calculated target heart rate displayed before you start
the test is derived from statistical heart rate capacity
averages. (See “Heart Rate Monitoring” on page 16.) If you
are uncomfortable with the target heart rate displayed or
feel discomfort during the fitness test, stop the test.
Note: You must hold onto the pulse grips or wear the wireless
chest strap for the entire test. If the treadmill loses the
heart rate signal for more than 30 seconds the test is
terminated.
4. Press
START
to begin the test.
This automated test increases in difficulty from segment to
segment until you reach the target heart rate. When you reach
the target heart rate a 30-second countdown follows and ends
the test. Any key presses during the test (other than ENTER)
will end the test.
When you begin, the Heart Rate Status screen shows your
Target Pulse, Time, Heart Rate Status and Time in Zone.
Upon completion the treadmill displays your VO
2
Max score
and fitness assessment based on your performance. Use the
tables below to interpret your score based on your age and
gender.
Table 7-2 Men: VO
2
Max
Age
Rating
<20
20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69
>69
>65
>62
>58
>54
>52
>50
>48
Superior
57-65
54-62
50-58
46-54
44-52
42-50
40-48
Excellent
47-56
44-53
40-49
37-45
35-43
32-41
30-39
Good
37-46
35-43
32-39
28-36
26-34
24-31
22-29
Average
<37
<35
<32
<28
<26
<24
<22
Low
