Precor EFX534i - Manual (Page 80)

Fitness Test Tips
Read through the following tips before selecting a fitness test.
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Sit and rest for at least five minutes prior to taking the test.
You must wear the chest strap throughout the Fitness Test. If
the heart rate reception is erratic, incorrect readings can occur
and terminate the test.
You must enter your age, and in some cases, your gender and
the altitude to begin a fitness test.
The test provides a 3-minute warm-up period. During this time,
you may change the incline or speed. When your target heart
rate is achieved or the 3-minute period elapses, the warm-up
period ends and the test begins.
Important: If you need to stop the running belt to regain control
or reduce your heart rate, please do so. You can retake the
fitness test later. Complete the cool-down period and retake the
fitness test later.
All keypads, except the red STOP button and the
PAUSE/RESET key are disabled.
If you press the red STOP button or the PAUSE/RESET key
during the test, the test ends and the display indicates the test
was not completed.
You cannot change to another program while in the midst of
taking the fitness test.
The test ends if no heart rate is detected for 15 seconds, you
surpass your target heart rate (85% of your maximum aerobic
heart rate), or you complete the 13-minute time limit.
A cool-down period is appended to the end of the test.
Fitness Test Scores
When you finish a fitness test, a fitness score appears on the
display as part of the workout summary. Check with the facility
manager to compare your score with the appropriate fitness
indexes. The test results can help you gauge the effectiveness of
your current exercise routine and tailor it to meet your fitness goals.
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