Life Fitness Smart Series Owner's Manual page 31

6. Fit Test Workout (All Levels)
*Chest strap must be worn to execute the workout.
Access: This workout can be started by pressing the FIT TEST workout button.
Description: 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 telemetry heart
rate chest strap as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The Fit Test is considered to be a sub-
max 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 exercise physiologists generally
regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity. Please note that the estimated VO 2 max scores achieved will
be 10 percent to 15 percent lower on stationary exercise bikes than those achieved on other Life Fitness cardiovas-
cular 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 corresponds
to lower levels of estimated VO 2 max scores.
Goal: The goal of the FIT TEST workout is to elevate the user's heart rate to a level that is between 60% - 85% of
their theoretical maximum heart rate.
Suggested Exertion Levels
Lifecycle
After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score and rating will be displayed. Within each suggested
range, these additional guidelines can be used:
* 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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Inactive
L 4-6 men
L 2-4 women
Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range
higher age
lower weight
short
Active
L 5-10 men
L 3-7 women
lower age
higher weight*
taller
Very Active
L 8-14 men
L 6-10 women