Life Fitness CLUB SERIES RECUMBENT LIFECYCLE M051-00K39-A196 Operation Manual page 30

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The Life Fitness Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this product. The Fit Test workout estimates cardiovascu-
lar 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 VO 2 (volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenated
blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exer-
cise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity.
max scores achieved will be 10 percent to 15 percent lower on stationary exercise bikes than those achieved on other Life
Fitness cardiovascular equipment. Stationary cycling has a higher rate of isolated muscle fatigue of the quadriceps when
compared to walking/running on a treadmill, climbing on a stairclimber, or utilizing a bike. This higher rate of fatigue corre-
sponds to lower levels of estimated VO 2 max scores.
To set up the Fit Test:
Begin pedaling.
Press the WORKOUTS PLUS 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 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 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 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 recommended fit
test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity level. Use the ARROW keys
to enter the corresponding level.
After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.
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ROGRAM
UGGESTED
Bike
Fit Test Level
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
higher age
lower weight
shorter
* 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
E
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EVELS
Inactive
Active
L4-6 men
L5-10 men
L2-4 women
L3-7 women
Upper Half of Range
lower age
higher weight*
taller
lease note that the estimated VO 2
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Very Active
L8-14 men
L6-10 women
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