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FIT TEST
The treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill. The Fit Test workout estimates car-
diovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must
grasp the hand sensors (if equipped) 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 a 5% incline. Immediately afterward, the con-
sole will take the user's heart rate reading, calculate a fitness score, and display 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 supplies oxygenat-
ed 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.
To set up the Fit Test:
• Press the FIT TEST button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center. Press ENTER
to select the FIT TEST option.
• The message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN
ARROW KEYS to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.
• The message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN
ARROW KEYS to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.
• The 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.
• The message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER SPEED)(2-4.5 mph). Consult the following rec-
ommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity level. Use
the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN SPEED ARROW KEYS 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
Treadmill Fit Test Level 2-3 mph 3-4 mph 3.5-4.5 mph
3.2-4.8 kph 4.8-6.4 kph 5.6-7.2 kph
NOTE: Treadmill will incline to 5% after a one minute warm-up.
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
The computer will not accept:
Oheart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
Obody weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (181 kg)
Oages below 10 or over 99 years
Odata input that exceeds human potential