EXTREME HEART RATE TMis an intense workout for more experienced users. It is
designed to get the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible. The user wears a heart
rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously.
FAT BURNis a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user wears a heart rate
chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level
through changing the incline (elevation), based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65
percent of the theoretical maximum†.
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits
and maximum fat burning. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM
sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to
maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum.
FITNESS TESTS
LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor
improvements and endurance every 4-6 weeks.
ADDITIONAL FITNESS TESTS are similar to the FIT TEST workout, except that these pro-
grams are based upon specific predefined protocols. The available tests are:
•ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) - (U.S. MILITARY)
•NAVYPHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT) - (U.S. MILITARY)
•MARINES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) - (U.S. MILITARY)
•AIR FORCE FITNESS TEST (PRT) - (U.S. MILITARY)
•GERKIN PROTOCOL - (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS)
•PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY (PEB) - (U.S. FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT)
4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS
Select a workout using the Workout Selection or Go System Quick Start keys. The chart on the
page opposite lists the steps for setting up each workout.
Use the NUMERIC keypad to enter the values when prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER;
or use TIME, INCLINE, or SPEED ARROW keys to scroll to desired values displayed on the
MESSAGE CENTER. Press ENTER to confirm each selection. These entered values can be
changed during all workouts, except for those found under the FIT TEST key.
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* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's
recommended THR for the FAT BURNworkout is 117. The FAT BURNworkout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so
the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.
†Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to
220 minus an individual’s age.