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4)LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST

The Lifecycle Upright Bike Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike. 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 minutes at the chosen resistance level. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate reading, 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. Please note that the estimated VO2 max scores achieved will be 10 percent to15 percent lower on stationary exercise bikes than those achieved on other Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment. Stationary cycling has a higher rate of isolated muscle fatigue of the quadriceps when compared to walking/running on a treadmill, climbing on a stairclimber, or utilizing a cross-trainer. This higher rate of fatigue corresponds to lower levels of estimated VO2 max scores.

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.

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

 

 

 

 

Bike Fit Test Level

L4-6 men

L5-10 men

L8-14 men

 

 

 

 

 

L2-4 women

L3-7 women

L6-10 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 95Ce Upright Exercise Bike Corporate Headquarters International OfficesPage Table of Contents 95Ce Operation Getting StartedLocation Fonctionnement Point DE DépartEndroit NEW Features NEW Features on the Lifecycle Upright Bike IncludeWhere to Place the Lifecycle Upright Exercise Bike SetupElectrical Power Requirements HOW to Stabilize the Lifecycle Upright Exercise BikeHOW to Adjust the Seat Fitness Networking HOW to Adjust the Pedal StrapsGetting Started on the Bike Console Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Cable TV HOOK-UPDisplay Console Display Console OverviewWorkout Selection Display Console DescriptionsTouchscreen Display Workout Setup Value Setup Screens Workout Progress Page Control Panel Accessory Tray Reading RackWHY 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 OverviewsUsing the Workouts Beginning a WorkoutSelecting a Workout Entering Workout GoalsSelecting and Adjusting the Intensity Level Selecting a Workout Mode Entering Workout ValuesCHANGING/ENDING Workouts Lifecycle Upright Exercise Bike Workout Setup Steps Workout DescriptionsRandom Quick StartManual FAT BurnHill Hill Plus Zone Training 127 BPM144 BPM Extreme Heart Rate TM Mets Personal TrainerInactive Active Very Active Page Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Military Fitness Test AIR Force PRT System Options Menu Using the Systems Options MenuSetting Configurations Custom Messages Service and Technical Data Preventive Maintenance TipsPreventive Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest StrapHOW to Obtain Product Service Assembled Dimensions Specifications95CE Lifecycle Upright Exercise Bike Specifications M051-00K63-B088
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