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EST
The Life Fitness Fit Test workout estimates cardiovascular 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 Polar telemetry
heart rate chest strap as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading.
Note (treadmills only):
The workout duration will be five minutes total with a one minute warm-up at 0% incline followed
by four additional minutes at a 5% incline.
The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO
2
(volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenated
blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exer-
cise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity.
P
lease note that the estimated VO
2
max scores achieved will be 10-15% lower on stationary exercise bikes than those achieved on other Life Fitness cardio-
vascular equipment. Stationary cycling has a higher rate of isolated muscle fatigue of the quadriceps when compared to
walking/running on a treadmill or utilizing a bike. This higher rate of fatigue corresponds to lower levels of estimated VO
2
max scores.
After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score and rating will be displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER.
F
IT
T
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P
ROGRAM
S
UGGESTED
E
XERTION
L
EVELS
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.
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 lbs. (34 kg) or greater than 400 lbs. (181 kg)
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ages below 10 or over 99 years
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data input that exceeds human potential
Inactive
Active
Very Active
Treadmills
2-3 mph (3.2-4.8 kph)
3-4 mph (4.8-6.4 kph)
3.5-4.5 mph (5.6-7.2 kph)
L 2-4 men
L 1-2 women
L 3-10 men
L 2-5 women
L 7-15 men
L 3-10 women
L 4-6 men
L 2-4 women
L 5-10 men
L 3-7 women
L 8-14 men
L 6-10 women
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Cross-Trainers
Lifecycle Exercise Bikes
