The rate of pedaling or stepping is often difficult to control. Treadmill speed and incline, howev- er, can be regulated precisely. Unlike cycling or stepping, walking is a natural, habitual activity. Most people become accustomed to walking on a treadmill within two minutes.
NOTE: If the FIT TEST heart rate is lower than 60 percent of the theoretical maximum† heart rate, the user will be instructed to perform the FIT TEST again at a faster belt speed.
To set up the test, press the FIT TEST key. When the MESSAGE CENTER displays FIT TEST, press ENTER. At the MESSAGE CENTER prompts, enter the weight, age, gender, and desired speed, using the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad, pressing ENTER after each entry.
Then, begin the workout. To ensure an accurate test score, do not change entries once the workout begins.
This table lists general fitness level categories.
BEGINNER | 2.0 MPH / 3.2 KPH |
INTERMEDIATE | 3.0, 4.0 MPH / 4.8, 6.4 KPH |
ADVANCED | 4.5 MPH / 7.2 KPH |
The treadmill does not accept: |
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•heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
•body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 350 pounds (160 kg) for TR9500HR, or 400 pounds (180 kg) for TR9700HR
•ages below 10 or over 99 years
•data input that exceeds human potential
To correct errors when entering FIT TEST data, pressing CLEAR / PAUSE, input the correct information, and press ENTER.
It is important to take the FIT TEST under similar circumstances each time. A heart rate is affect- ed by many factors, including:
•amount of sleep the previous night; at least seven hours is recommended
•time of day
•time since last meal; two to four hours after the last meal is recommended
•time since last drinking a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoking a cigarette; at least four hours is recommended (Life Fitness does not recommend or condone use of alcohol or tobacco products).
•time since last exercise; at least six hours is recommended
For the most accurate results, perform the FIT TEST on three consecutive days, and average the three scores.
NOTE: To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate. This rate is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.
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