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The Lifecycle exercise bike Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike. The
Fit Test workout measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance
every four to six weeks. The user must wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based
on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five minutes at the chosen resistance level.
Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate reading, calculate a fitness score, and dis-
play the score in the MESSAGE CENTER.
The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart sup-
plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from
the blood. Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic
capacity. Please note that the estimated VO2 max scores achieved will be 10 percent to15 percent lower
on stationary exercise bikes than those achieved on other Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment. Stationary
cycling has a higher rate of isolated muscle fatigue of the quadriceps when compared to walking/running on
a treadmill, climbing on a stairclimber, or utilizing a cross-trainer. This higher rate of fatigue corresponds to
lower levels of estimated VO2 max scores.
To set up the Fit Test:
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Begin pedaling.
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Press the WORKOUTS PLUS button repeatedly (93R) or use UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS (90R) until
the FIT TEST option appears in the message center. Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.
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The message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the UP/DOWN ARROW
KEYS to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.
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The message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the UP/DOWN ARROW
KEYS to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.
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The message center will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the UP/DOWN
ARROW KEYS, select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.
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The message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the following rec-
ommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity
level. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to enter the corresponding level.
After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.
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Inactive
Active
Very Active
Bike Fit Test Level
L4-6 men
L5-10 men
L8-14 men
L2-4 women
L3-7 women
L6-10 women
Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program. The goal is to
elevate the user's heart rate to a level that is between 60%-85% of their theoretical maximum heart rate
(220-age).
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