True Z8.1e, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction and How to Test Yourself
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ITNESS
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The Z8.1e Elliptical fitness test is an improved implementation
of the YMCA protocol fitness test, as described in the
ACSM
Guidelines , Appendix D. (See Bibliography .) The elliptical must
monitor your heart rate accurately throughout, so you should
use a wireless transmitter strap instead of the contact heart
rate pads (see
Chapter 2 ). It works best with the external
power option.
The result of the test is an estimate of your maximal oxygen
uptake, or VO
2
max (see Appendix B ).
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Press Advanced Options until Fitness Test appears,
then press .
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Fill out all the personal parameters. You must enter
your age.
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Press .
Make sure the elliptical is reading out your heart rate, then
pedal in a smooth and relaxed manner for the 12 minutes of
gradually increasing workload. Your VO
2
max estimate will be
displayed when you finish.
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