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Dyaco Canada Inc. 2013
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Fit-Test
The fitness test will assess your fitness level and give a score at the end of the test. This score is
not a Vo2 max number, but just a number to use as a reference. You can take the test every
month and the score will be higher as your level of fitness improves. The test will take anywhere
from 6–15 minutes. The test will ask you to maintain a pedal speed of 50 RPM and will
automatically make adjustments to the work load depending on your heart rate response to set
work levels. The test ends when you reach your target heart rate which is 85% of your maximum
heart rate (Max HR = 220 – your age) or if your HR exceeds 110 BPM for 2 stages.
Fitness test programming:
1. Press the Fit-test button and press enter.
2. The message window will ask you to enter your
Age
. You may adjust the age setting, using
the Up and Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on
to the next screen.
3. You are now asked to enter your
Weight
. You may adjust the weight number using the Up
and Down keys then press enter to continue.
4. Now press Start to begin the test.
Before the test:
•
Make sure you are in good health; check with your physician before performing any exercise if
you are over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health conditions.
•
Make sure you have warmed up and stretched before taking the test.
•
Do not take in caffeine before the test.
•
Hold the hand grips gently, do not tense up.
During the test:
•
The console must be receiving a steady heart rate for the test to begin. You may use the hand
pulse sensors or wear a heart rate chest strap transmitter.
•
You must maintain a steady 50 RPM pedal speed. If your pedal speed drops below 48 RPM or
goes above 52 RPM the console will emit a steady beeping sound until you are within this range.
•
You may scroll through the various data readings in the message window by pressing the
Display button under the message window.
1. The message window will always display your pedal speed on the right side to help you
maintain 50RPM.
2. The data shown during the test is:
a.
Work
in
KGM
is actually an abbreviated form of kg-m/min. which is a work
measurement of kilogram-force meter/minute
b.
Work
in
Watts
(1 watt is equal to 6.11829727787 kg-m/min.)
c.
HR
is your actual heart rate;
TGT
is the target heart rate to reach to end the test.
d.
Time
is the total elapsed time of the test.
After the test:
•
Cool down for about one to three minutes.
•
Take note of your score because the console will automatically return to the start-up mode after
a few minutes.
