Precor C842i - Manual (Page 61)

User’s Reference Manual: Programs 27
Using the Fitness Test
Let the program adjust the resistance for you.
CAUTION: If you need to stop to regain control or reduce your
heart rate, please do so. You can retake the Fitness Test later.
Completing the Fitness Test
When you finish the Fitness Test, the resistance is reduced. An
automatic cool-down period is provided after the test to help return
your heart rate to a normal, restful state.
The Fitness Test automatically ends if one of the following occurs:
• You stop pedaling.
• Your pedaling speed (RPM) drops below 20.
• Your heart rate increases above the maximum allowable heart
rate for that stage.
• Your heart rate cannot be detected.
• You press RESET.
• You complete the test.
Fitness Test Scores
When you complete the Fitness Test, your fitness score and
cardiovascular fitness level appear on the display.
Tables 2 and 3 show the desired range in fitness levels depending
on your age and gender. More information is available at the Precor
website (www.precor.com).
Table 2. Cardiorespiratory fitness score category—females*
Table 3. Cardiorespiratory fitness score category—males*
* The test and analysis algorithm were developed by Dr. Neil Gordon of Cooper
Clinic.
Fitness Category
Age in Years
Low
Fitness Medium
Fitness High
Fitness
20–39 28 (or below) 28–33 33 (or above)
40–49 26 (or below) 26–31 31 (or above)
50–59 24 (or below) 24–28 28 (or above)
60 and over 22 (or below) 22–26 26 (or above)
Fitness Category
Age in Years
Low
Fitness Medium
Fitness High
Fitness
20–39 35 (or below) 35–42 42 (or above)
40–49 32 (or below) 32–39 39 (or above)
50–59 29 (or below) 29–36 36 (or above)
60 and over 24 (or below) 24–31 31 (or above)