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To set up the Fit Test (on treadmills):
Press the CHANGE WORKOUT button repeatedly until the FITTEST 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 TIME UP/DOWN ARROW
keys (center 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 TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys
(center keys) to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.
The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Use the TIME UP/DOWN
ARROW keys (center keys) to 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 / 3.2 -7.3 kph). Consult
the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity
level. Use the SPEED UP/DOWN ARROW keys to enter the corresponding level.
FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS
Inactive Active Very Active
Cross-Trainer L2-4 men L 3-10 men L7-15 men
L1-2 women L2-5 women L3-10 women
Treadmill 2-3 mph 3-4 mph 3.5-4.5 mph
3.2-4.8 kph 4.8-6.4 kph 5.6-7.3 kph
Exercise Bike L 4-6 men L 5-10 men L 8-14 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.
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 (182 kg)
ages below 10 or over 99 years
If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct infor-
mation, and pressing ENTER.
† Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.