Life Fitness M051-00K62-A107 - Manual (Page 29)

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The Life Fitness Total Body Trainer Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile cross-
trainer. The Fit Test workout measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in
endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the Lifepulse hand sensors when prompted or
wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout
duration will be five minutes at the chosen resistance level. 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 sup-
plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from
the blood. Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic
capacity.
To set up the Fit Test:
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Begin pedaling.
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Press the PERSONAL TRAINER button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the
message center. Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the follow-
ing recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender
and activity level. Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to enter the corre-
sponding level.
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As the test continues, a message will prompt the user to maintain a pedaling rate between 50-60
speed (equivalent to 4.2-5.5 mph). The user must maintain this rate throughout the 5-minute test
duration. After 16 seconds, if 50-60 speed is not maintained, the fit test will automatically terminate.
After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.
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P
ROGRAM
S
UGGESTED
E
XERTION
L
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Inactive Active Very Active
L2-4 men L3-10 men L7-15 men
L1-2 women L2-5 women L3-10 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
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Fit Test Level
† Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to
220 minus an individual’s age.