Life Fitness LIFECYCLE 8500 - Manual (Page 22)

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FIT TEST
The Lifecycle exercise bike Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile
exercise bike. The Fit Test score is also an approximate measure of your VO
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max; think of
it as your relative fitness score. Use the Fit Test to monitor improvement in personal
endurance every four to six weeks.
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After selecting the Fit Test program with the PROGRAM SELECT key, the data entry window
will ask for age (AGE). Use the numeric keys to input age and press ENTER.
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After entering age, the data entry window will ask for weight: Lb (for weight in pounds on
English units) or gr (for weight in kilograms on metric units). Use the numeric keys to
input weight and press ENTER.
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After entering weight, the data entry window will ask you to select gender (SE). Press 1
for male or 2 for female and then press ENTER.
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Finally, consult the Activity Levels chart on the following page for the effort level (L). You
should take the Fit Test based on age, gender and activity level. Use the numeric keys
to enter the corresponding level.
After having completed the five-minute Fit Test, your heart rate will be automatically entered
by the Lifepulse sensors or from your optional heart rate chest strap by the on-board
computer (to enter heart rate manually, use the time prompt to take your pulse and enter it
with the numeric keys). The Fit Test score will be displayed, which you can use to find your
ranking in the fit Test scoring tables located in this section.
The Life Fitness Heart Rate program begins with a three minute warm-up period designed
to safely get you closer to your target heart rate from a resting start. It should take two to
three minutes for your heart rate to reach the target.
NOTE: If your heart rate is above the chosen target during the warm-up period, the
warm-up period will immediately end and the Lifecycle exercise bike will
begin automatically varying its resistance to maintain the target heart rate.
REMEMBER: You may change your target heart rate at any time after the warm-up
period by simply keying in a new target heart rate.