GERKIN SUBMAXIMAL VO2

The Gerkin Protocol is a graded submaximal VO2 test used by the International Association of Fire Fighters to deter-
mine fitness for fire department duty.
PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY: 1.5 MILES
The Physical Efficiency Battery is used by U.S. Federal Law Enforcement, U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, and
other federal organizations for the hiring and maintenance of federal jobs.
CREATE YOUR OWN
CREATE YOUR OWN workouts enable the user to design personalized workouts based on SPEED INTERVALor on
HEART RATE INTERVAL. CREATE YOUR OWN WORKOUTS may be disabled through the manager’s configuration
screen (See Section 5.2, Configuration Menu, Manager’s Configuration 2, Create Your Own, for details). Users cannot
name and save their workout.
SPORT TRAINING
These goal oriented workouts are designed for runners training for races. The programs create realistic terrains by setting dif-
ferent incline levels throughout the course. Incline grades depend on the difficulty levels selected during the workout setup. A
1.5 percent incline grade, which is the baseline level, simulates a flat running surface. Azero percent grade simulates running
downhill. Incline durations range between 30 and 60 seconds. The course ends when the goal is met. The following Sport
TrainingTM programs are available on this unit:
•SPORT TRAININGTM (5K) is a 5-kilometer, or 3.1-mile, course.
•SPORT TRAININGTM (10K) is a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, course.
•SPEED INTERVALallows the user to toggle between user defined jog and run speeds. The user can toggle the
speeds at any time during the workout, or adjust the speeds “on the fly.”
•SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very
quickly to simulate a typical speed-training workout.
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