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FIT TEST
The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile Cross-Trainer. The Fit Test
workout estimates cardiovascular fi tness 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 fi ve minutes at the chosen resistance
level. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user’s heart rate reading, calculate a fi tness score, and display
the score in the MESSAGE CENTER.
The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO
2
(volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygen-
ated blood to the exercising muscles, and how effi ciently 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:
Begin pedaling.
Press the WORKOUT PROFILES button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the MESSAGE CENTER.
Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.
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.
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.
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.
The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the following recom-
mended fi t 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 corresponding level.
As the test continues, a message will prompt the user to maintain a pedaling rate between 50-60 rpm (equiva-
lent to 4.2-5.5 mph). The user must maintain this rate throughout the 5-minute test duration. After 16 seconds,
if 50-60 rpm is not maintained, the fi t test will automatically terminate.
After the fi ve-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.
Fit Test Program Suggested Exertion Levels
Inactive Active Very Active
Cross-Trainer Fit Test Level
L 2-4 men L 3-10 men L 7-15 men
L 1-2 women L 2-5 women L 3-10 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.
Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:
Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range
higher age lower age
lower weight higher weight*
shorter taller
* In cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range
The computer will not accept:
heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (181 kg)
ages below 10 or over 99 years
data input that exceeds human potential
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