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3)LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST

The Life Fitness Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile cross-trainer. The Life Fitness Fit Test measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the hand sensors when prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five min- utes at the chosen resistance level. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate read- ing, calculate a fitness score, and display the score in a results window.

The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart sup- plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity.

To set up the Fit Test:

Choose PERSONAL TRAINER, then LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST.

Go through the setup screens for the Fit Test, including WEIGHT, AGE, AND GENDER. Press Enter after each selection to record the entry.

Choose a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity level. Use the NUMERIC BUT- TONS or UP/DOWN ARROW BUTTONS to enter the corresponding level.

As the test continues, a message will prompt the user to maintain a pedaling rate of 50-60 rpm (equivalent to 4.2-5.5 mph). The user must maintain this rate throughout the 5-minute test duration. After 16 seconds, if this speed is not maintained, the fit test will automatically terminate.

After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.

FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS

 

Inactive

Active

Very Active

Cross-trainer

L2-4 men

L3-10 men

L7-15 men

Fit Test Level

L1-2 women

L2-5 women

L3-10 women

 

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 (220-age).

Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:

Lower Half of Range

Upper Half of Range

 

 

higher age

lower age

 

 

lower weight

higher weight*

 

 

shorter

taller

* In cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range.

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Contents 95Xe Total Body Trainer Corporate Headquarters International OfficesPage Table of Contents 95Xe Location Important Safety InstructionsGetting Started OperationConsignes DE Sécurité Importantes EmplacementPoint DE Départ FonctionnementNEW Features NEW Features on the Total Body Trainer IncludeHOW to Position and Stabilize the Total Body Trainer SetupElectrical Power Requirements Fitness Networking Cable TV HOOK-UPDisplay Console Display Console OverviewWorkout Selection Display Console DescriptionsTouchscreen Display Life Fitness FIT Test Workout Setup LG J KTypes of Workout Setup Screens Goal Setup Screens 122 Page Page Optional Channel Selection Menus Control Panel Accessory Trays and Reading Rack WHY Heart Rate Zone Training EXERCISE? Heart Rate Zone Training ExerciseHeart Rate Monitoring Lifepulsetm Digital Heart Rate Monitoring SystemPolar Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap Workouts Workout OverviewsSelecting a Workout Using the WorkoutsBeginning a Workout Enter Entering Workout GoalsSelecting a Workout Mode Entering Workout ValuesChanging Workout Goals During a Workout Using Marathon ModeCHANGING/ENDING Workouts Workout Descriptions Total Body Trainer Workout Setup Steps RandomHill Hill Plus Zone Training 75% HRmax80% HRmax Extreme Heart Ratetm Personal Trainer Inactive Active Very Active Page Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ System Options Overview Using the System Options MenuSystem Options Menu To SET Defaults Configuration MenuManagers Configuration TV Setup TV / FM Radio if DetectedTV Channel Favorites Secure Channel Export / Import Settings ClockService and Technical Data Preventive Maintenance TipsPreventive Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest StrapTroubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors HOW to Obtain Product ServiceSpecifications Life Fitness 95XE FIT Stridetm Total Body Trainer