The rate of pedaling or stepping is often difficult to control. Treadmill speed and incline, howev-
er, can be regulated precisely. Unlike cycling or stepping, walking is a natural, habitual activity.
Most people become accustomed to walking on a treadmill within two minutes.
NOTE:
If the FIT TEST heart rate is lower than 60 percent of the theoretical maximum
heart
rate, the user will be instructed to perform the FIT TEST again at a faster belt speed.
To set up the test, press the FIT TEST key. When the MESSAGE CENTER displays FIT TEST,
press ENTER. At the MESSAGE CENTER prompts, enter the weight, age, gender, and desired
speed, using the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad, pressing ENTER after each entry.
Then, begin the workout. To ensure an accurate test score, do not change entries once the
workout begins.
This table lists general fitness level categories.
BEGINNER
2.0 MPH / 3.2 KPH
INTERMEDIATE
3.0, 4.0 MPH / 4.8, 6.4 KPH
ADVANCED
4.5 MPH / 7.2 KPH
The treadmill does not accept:
heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (180 kg)
ages below 10 or over 99 years
data input that exceeds human potential
To correct errors when entering
FIT TEST
data, pressing CLEAR / PAUSE, input the correct
information, and press ENTER.
It is important to take the
FIT TEST
under similar circumstances each time. A heart rate is affect-
ed by many factors, including:
amount of sleep the previous night; at least seven hours is recommended
time of day
time since last meal; two to four hours after the last meal is recommended
time since last drinking a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoking a cigarette; at
least four hours is recommended
(Life Fitness does not recommend or condone use of
alcohol or tobacco products).
time since last exercise; at least six hours is recommended
For the most accurate results, perform the
FIT TEST
on three consecutive days, and average
the three scores.
NOTE:
To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate
zone that is 60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate. This rate is defined
by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription"
as equal to 220 minus an individuals age.
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