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ORKOUT
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ESCRIPTIONS
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F
ITNESS
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IT
T
EST
The Life Fitness Fit Test estimates cardiovascular activity and can be used to monitor improvements in
endurance every 4 - 6 weeks.
The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume or oxygen) test and gauges how well the heart supplies
oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles and how effi ciently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood.
Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity.
Workout duration is 5 minutes total.
Take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. For the most accurate Fit Test results, you should per-
form the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the three scores.
To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60% to 85% of
the theoretical maximum heart rate (HRmax).
The user must grasp the hand sensors when prompted, or wear a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap as the test score
calculation is based on a heart rate reading.
Note: The workout will be terminated if a heart rate is not detected after 2.5 minutes.
Your heart rate is dependent on many factors, including:
amount of sleep the previous night
(at least 7 hours is recommended)
time of day
time you last ate
(2 - 4 hours after the last meal is recommended)
time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoked a cigarette
(at least 4 hours is recom-
mended)
time since you last exercised
(at least 6 hours is recommended)
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.
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Inactive
Active
Very Active
Treadmill
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)
Cross-Trainer
L 2-4 men
L 1-2 women
L 3-10 men
L 2-5 women
L 7-15 men
L 3-10 women
Lifecycle Exercise Bikes
L 4-6 men
L 2-4 women
L 5-10 men
L 3-7 women
L 8-14 men
L 6-10 women
PowerMill Climber
L1 - L4
L3 - L7
L6 - L11
FlexStrider
L6 - L10
L8 - L10
L10 - L14
