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To set up the Fit Test (on treadmills):
lPress the CHANGE WORKOUT button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the MESSAGE CENTER.
Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.
lThe 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.
lThe 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.
lThe MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the TIME UP/DOWN
ARROW keys (center keys) to select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.
lThe MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER SPEED)(2-4.5 mph / 3.2 -7.3 km/h).
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 L3-10 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 5.6-7.2 kph
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:
lheart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
lbody weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (182 kg)
lages below 10 or over 99 years
ldata input that exceeds human potential
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.