Owner’s Manual: Programs
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Fitness Test Program
The Fitness Test, available by pressing the HEART RATE key,
is a test that consists of three 5-minute sessions. A warm-up
and cool-down period is incorporated into the program. The
actual duration of the test ranges between 5 and 23 minutes
depending on your fitness level. You cannot adjust the
CrossRamp or resistance settings.
The Fitness Test measures the maximum amount of oxygen
(V0
2
max) the body can use for energy production during
exercise. The higher the amount of oxygen that your body
can use enhances your ability to exercise for prolonged
periods of time. The test results can help you gauge the
effectiveness of your current exercise routine and tailor it to
meet your fitness goals.
Important:
You must wear the chest strap or grasp both
touch-sensitive handrail grips throughout the Fitness Test.
If the heart rate reception is erratic, incorrect readings can
occur and terminate the test.
During the test, the EFX maintains the CrossRamp setting
at 4 and gradually increases the resistance in specific
stages. The display may request that you change your stride
rate.
The keypads are disabled. The test ends if,
• You press RESET.
• Two minutes has elapsed since the last heart rate signal
was received.
• After warm up, if you surpass your target heart rate (74%
of your maximum aerobic heart rate).
• You stop pedaling and the pause time limit elapses.
You must complete the test for it to determine your aerobic
capacity and establish your V0
2
max. Once you complete the
test, a fitness score and fitness level appear as part of the
workout summary. Use it to compare to Table 4 or Table 5.
HEART
RATE
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