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 Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap as the test score calcula-
tion is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five minutes total with a one minute warm-up at 0% in-
cline followed by four additional minutes at a 5% incline. Immediately afterward, the console 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 oxygenated
blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exer-
cise 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 and rating 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.
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:
• heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
• body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (181 kg)
• ages below 10 or over 99 years
• data input that exceeds human potential
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