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Dyaco Canada Inc. 2015
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VO2 test programming:
1. Press the Vo2 button and press enter.
2. The message window will prompt you to enter your
Gender
. Use the Up and Down keys to
change and press the Enter key to accept and proceed on to the next screen.
3. You are now prompted to enter your
Age
. You may adjust the age using the Up or Down
key then press enter to continue.
4. You are now prompted to enter your
Weight
. You may adjust the weight using the Up or
Down key then press enter to continue
5. 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.
•
Adjust the seat to the proper position so that when your leg is extended during pedaling there
is a slight bend at the knee of about 5 degrees.
•
Make sure you have warmed up and stretched before taking the test.
•
Do not take caffeine before the test.
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, although chest strap transmitter is
recommended.
•
The user must maintain a steady 50 RPM pedal speed. If the pedal speed drops below 48
RPM or goes above 52 RPM the console will emit a steady beeping sound and the RPM
number will flash until the speed is 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 the score because the console will automatically return to the start-up mode after
a few minutes.
