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The Executive Treadmill includes 2 fitness tests and 4
fitness protocols. Based on your specific age, gender, and
performance they calculate your fitness level. The Balke
and the Firefighter Tests are heart rate controlled.
• Balke Fitness Test (HRC: must use Accutrack or Wireless Chest Strap)
Test Parameters
o Maximum Speed: 4.4 mph (5 mph with an L9), controlled by treadmill
o Maximum Grade: 15% (12% with an L9), controlled by treadmill
o Maximum Heart Rate: 90% of Maximum Heart Rate (see Heart Rate Monitoring)
Description
o This is a heart rate controlled, walking pace, variable incline fitness test. The test increases in difficulty in an ef-
fort to raise your heart rate to a target. Upon reaching your target heart rate, the test will terminate and calculate
a fitness assessment based on your performance (VO2 Max Score).
• Firefighter (Gerkin) Fitness Test (HRC: must use Wireless Chest Strap)
Test Parameters
o Maximum Speed: 7 mph
o Maximum Grade: 15% (12% with an L9), controlled by treadmill
o Maximum Heart Rate: 85% of Maximum Heart Rate (see Heart Rate Monitoring)
Description
o This is a heart rate controlled variable speed and incline fitness test. The test increased in difficulty in an effort
to raise your heart rate to a target. Upon reaching your target heart rate, the test will terminate and calculate a
fitness level based on your performance (VO2 Max Score).
What is VO2 Max?
A person’s fitness level can be measured by the amount of oxygen his or her body can consume while exercising at maximum
capacity. VO2 Max is a measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen in milliliters an individual can use in one minute per
kilogram of body weight. For years, only fitness trainers and doctors had access to this intricate fitness calculation. Fortunately,
the Executive Treadmill not only takes care of all the complex VO2 Max calculations, but also gives you a simple evaluation
anyone can understand.
Scores may vary due to different line voltages, component tolerances, and individual’s affinity towards each test’s parameters.
For a more accurate VO2 Max calculation, take the average of the two scores (Balke and Firefighter Fitness Test).
Fitness Protocols
• Navy 1 ½-Mile Test
• Army 2-Mile Test
• Air Force 1 ½-Mile Test
• Marine Core 3-Mile Test
Test Parameters
• Maximum Speed: At user’s discretion
• Maximum Grade: Deactivated and set at 0%
• Maximum Heart Rate: Not part of the test
Description
• These are manually controlled, flat ground, complete-as-fast-as-you-can runs. Upon completion you will receive an
assessment score (0-100) or superlative.
Fitness Tests/Protocols Overview
