Maxxus CX 9.1, Installation & Operating Manual

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Body Fat Analysis & BMI (BMI)
In this program the cockpit calculates the percentage of body fat in ratio to the body weight of the user.
Step 1: Select the Program
After you start pedalling and the cockpit has switched itself on, and you have selected your user profile, press
the “BODY FAT” key.
Step 2: Body Fat Analysis
Take hold of the hand pulse sensors immediately after pressing the “BODY FAT” key. After successful measure-
ment the result will be shown in the display.
F = percentage of body fat in the body weight
B = BMI
If the measurement was not successful “E1” will appear in the display. In this case repeat the measurement.
Body fat analysis - body fat percentage
In this type of measurement an electronic pulse is sent through the body via the hand sensors.
Since body fat is not, or only a very poor conductor, the percentage of fat contained in the body is determined by
the electrical resistance.
CAUTION:
Please note that this form of measurement is an upper body measurement. If you also have weighing scales
with body fat measurement, this may give a different result in comparison. The explanation for this is that weigh -
ing scales with body fat analysis measure the body fat in the lower body and so the two results are not compa-
rable.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
This value is calculated from the ratio of body weight to height and is used to assess the body weight of a per-
son in relation to their height. The formula for calculation is:
Weight in kg
BMI = ––––––––––––––
Height in M²
The table shows the optimum BMI value for your age:
RECOVERY Measurement
The recovery test measures how quickly your pulse rate recovers after an athletic load. The quicker your pulse
rate decreases, the better your heart and blood circulation are in training. The difference between the stressed
pulse and the recovery pulse indicates how quickly the heart recovers after exercise. Press the RECOVERY
key at the end of your training program and grasp the hand pulse sensors with both hands. If you are wearing
a transmitter chest belt (available as an accessory) whilst training it is not necessary to take hold of the hand
sensors and may even lead to incorrect measurements. The cockpit counts down for 60 seconds and at the end
the result will appear in the display.
Result Evaluation
F1 Excellent
F2 Very good
F3 Good
F4 Satisfactory
F5 Sufficient
F5 Poor
Cockpit
Age BMI
19 - 24 years 19 - 24
25 - 34 years 20 - 25
35 - 44 years 21 - 26
45 - 54 years 22 - 27
55 - 64 years 23 - 28
> 64 years 24 - 29