Fit Test Tips
The computer will not accept:
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heart rates less than 90 or greater than 199 beats per minute
body weights less than 74 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 350 pounds (159 kg) ages below 10 or over 99 years
data input that exceeds human potential
If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR / PAUSE, inputting the correct information, and pressing ENTER.
It is important to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. The heart rate is dependent on many factors, including:
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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)
time since having last exercised (at least six hours is recommended)
For the most accurate Fit Test results, you should perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the three scores.
NOTE: To receive a proper Fit Test score, you must work within your training heart rate zone, which is 60% to 85% of your theoretical maximum heart rate.
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