Precor C842i Completing the Fitness Test, Cardiorespiratory fitness score category-females

Using the Fitness Test

Let the program adjust the resistance for you.

CAUTION: If you need to stop to regain control or reduce your heart rate, please do so. You can retake the Fitness Test later.

Completing the Fitness Test

When you finish the Fitness Test, the resistance is reduced. An automatic cool-down period is provided after the test to help return your heart rate to a normal, restful state.

The Fitness Test automatically ends if one of the following occurs:

•You stop pedaling.

•Your pedaling speed (RPM) drops below 20.

•Your heart rate increases above the maximum allowable heart rate for that stage.

•Your heart rate cannot be detected.

•You press RESET.

•You complete the test.

Fitness Test Scores

When you complete the Fitness Test, your fitness score and cardiovascular fitness level appear on the display.

Tables 2 and 3 show the desired range in fitness levels depending on your age and gender. More information is available at the Precor website (www.precor.com).

Table 2. Cardiorespiratory fitness score category—females*

		Fitness Category
	Low	Medium	High
Age in Years	Fitness	Fitness	Fitness
20–39	28 (or below)	28–33	33 (or above)
40–49	26 (or below)	26–31	31 (or above)
50–59	24 (or below)	24–28	28 (or above)
60 and over	22 (or below)	22–26	26 (or above)
Table 3. Cardiorespiratory fitness score category—males*
		Fitness Category
	Low	Medium	High
Age in Years	Fitness	Fitness	Fitness
20–39	35 (or below)	35–42	42 (or above)
40–49	32 (or below)	32–39	39 (or above)
50–59	29 (or below)	29–36	36 (or above)
60 and over	24 (or below)	24–31	31 (or above)

*The test and analysis algorithm were developed by Dr. Neil Gordon of Cooper Clinic.

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