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CardioCoach PRO User Manual | Page 6
Section 1
Product Overview
Introduction to the CardioCoach PRO Unit
The CardioCoach PRO™ performs two kinds of fitness tests, using
oxygen uptake measurements. One test is performed during exercise
to evaluate VO
2
max (maximal) oxygen consumption; the other test is
performed during rest to evaluate the resting metabolic rate.
VO
2
Max (maximal) oxygen consumption refers to the maximum
amount of oxygen that an individual can use during intense or
maximal exercise. This measurement is generally considered the best
indicator of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. The more
oxygen a person can use during high level exercise, the more energy
a person can produce. This test is the gold standard for determining
cardiorespiratory fitness because the muscles need oxygen for
prolonged aerobic exercise, and the heart must pump adequate
amounts of blood to meet the demands of aerobic exercise. The
device collects exhalations through the port labeled VO2 Port.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) refers to the amount of oxygen that an
individual consumes during a period of strict rest and is the number
of calories your body burns to maintain vital body functions such as
heart rate, brain function and breathing. This measurement is
considered most important when determining the baseline of calories
required to lose or maintain weight. The CardioCoach PRO collects
expired gases through the port labeled RMR Port, which uses a
dedicated flow sensor sensitive to low flow rates. This gives the
CardioCoach PRO a high degree of accuracy for RMR testing.