Stairmaster StepMill SM916 Owner's Manual page 24

Once two consecutive HR measurements are obtained above 115 BPM range, then
the test ends successfully and the results are displayed. Estimated maximum
aerobic capacity is shown in ml/kg/min and METs. Next, the results are compared
to normative values for others of the same age range and gender.
The Fitness Test program:
1. Put the chest strap on. Remember to wet underneath the chest strap, over the
electrodes.
2. Press the [MORE WORKOUTS] key. Then use the Level UP or DOWN keys to
scroll through the program options. When the console displays FIT
TEST, press [ENTER] to select.
3. The console will then display Checking for HR. Need HR belt of Hold HR
sensors. When the console detects a valid signal it will then proceed to the
next step.
4. The console will display ENTER WEIGHT LBS (or ENTER WEIGHT KG if in
Metric mode). Enter your weight using the numeric keypad.
5. The console will display ENTER AGE 10-99. Enter your age using the numeric
keypad.
6. The console will display ENTER GENDER / 1 - MALE / 2 - FEMALE. Enter your
gender code using the numeric keypad.
7. The console will display BEGIN FIT TEST.
8. The test will be terminated early, and the messages TEST TERMINATED / TRY
AGAIN LATER will be displayed if:
The user stops exercising at any point during the test.
The [STOP] key is pressed.
The HR response to each work level is the same or less than the previous
work level.
The HR never reaches 115 BPM.
The HR continues to rise after the fth minute.
9. The test is complete when two consecutive steady-state HR's are obtained
above 115 BPM. The test can be as short as 6 minutes, or as long as 15
minutes.
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