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Fitness Testing
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test’s target heart rate and the scaling of the fitness
assessment.
Test Parameters
• Maximum Speed: 60 rpm
• Maximum Heart Rate: 85% of Maximum Heart Rate
(See Heart Rate Monitoring sections).
To run the test:
1. Press HEART RATE PROGRAMS to view the HRC
programs screen.
2. Scroll through the programs using the arrow keys or by
continuing to press HEART RATE PROGRAMS.
3. Press ENTER to select the Firefighter Fitness Test.
4. When prompted, use the keypad or arrow keys to enter
your age (10 to 99), then press ENTER or wait 3 seconds.
5. Enter your gender by using the arrow keys to toggle
between MALE and FEMALE. Press ENTER or wait 3
seconds.
Note: The calculated target heart rate is displayed before you
start the test. This heart rate is derived from statistical
heart rate capacity averages (see Heart Rate Monitoring
Section) If you are uncomfortable with the target heart rate
displayed or feel discomfort during the fitness test, stop
the test.
6. Press START to begin.
Note: This test increases in difficulty until you reach the target
heart rate, then a 30-second countdown follows and ends
the test.
To stop the test at any time, press any key other than ENTER.
Upon completion the elliptical displays a VO
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Max score and
fitness assessment based on your performance compared to
the general population.
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