Precor 5.35, 5.31 manual Fitness Test Program

Fitness Test Program

HEART

RATE

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 (V02 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 V02 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 3 or Table 4.

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