Life Fitness 90R, 93R F IT T

FIT TEST

The Lifecycle exercise bike Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike. The

Fit Test workout measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance

every four to six weeks. The user must 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 dis-

play the score in the MESSAGE CENTER.

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:

OBegin pedaling.

OPress the WORKOUTS PLUS button repeatedly (93R) or use UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS (90R) until

the FITTEST option appears in the message center. Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.

OThe message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the UP/DOWN ARROW

KEYS to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.

OThe message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the UP/DOWN ARROW

KEYS to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.

OThe message center will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the UP/DOWN

ARROW KEYS, select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.

OThe message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the following rec-

ommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity

level. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to enter the corresponding level.

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

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).