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The treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill. The Fit Test workout estimates car-
diovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must
grasp the hand sensors (if equipped) when prompted or 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 a 5% incline. Immediately afterward, the con-
sole will take the user's heart rate reading, calculate a fitness score, and display 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 supplies oxygenat-
ed 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.
To set up the Fit Test:
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Press the FIT TEST button repeatedly 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 NUMERIC KEYS or 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 NUMERIC KEYS or 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 SPEED)(2-4.5 mph). Consult the following rec-
ommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity level. Use
the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN SPEED 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
Treadmill Fit Test Level
2-3 mph
3-4 mph
3.5-4.5 mph
3.2-4.8 kph
4.8-6.4 kph
5.6-7.2 kph
NOTE: Treadmill will incline to 5% after a one minute warm-up.
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).
Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:
Lower Half of Range
Upper Half of Range
higher age
lower age
lower weight
higher weight*
shorter
taller
* In cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range
The computer will not accept:
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heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
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body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (181 kg)
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ages below 10 or over 99 years
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data input that exceeds human potential
