Life Fitness LIFECYCLE M051-00K39-A167 Operation Manual page 28

F T
IT EST
The Lifecycle exercise bike Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike. The Fit Test workout estimates
cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the 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 VO2 (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 exercise physiologists gen-
erally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity. Please note that the estimated VO2 max scores achieved will be 10 per-
cent to15 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 cross-trainer. This higher rate of fatigue corresponds to lower levels of estimated VO2 max scores.
To set up the Fit Test:
Begin pedaling.
Press the PERSONAL TRAINER 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 recommended fit 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.
After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.
F T P
IT EST ROGRAM
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 (220-age).
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 (182 kg)
ages below 10 or over 99 years
data input that exceeds human potential
S E L
UGGESTED XERTION
Inactive Active
L4-6 men L5-10 men
L2-4 women L3-7 women
Upper Half of Range
lower age
higher weight*
taller
EVELS
Very Active
L8-14 men
L6-10 women
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