Fitness Tests/ Protocols; Overview - Landice Executive Trainer Owner's Manual

The Executive Trainer includes 2 fitness tests and 4 fitness protocols. Based on your specific age, gender, and performance
they calculate your fitness level. The Balke and the Firefighter Fitness Tests are heart rate controlled.
• Balke Fitness Test (HRC: must use Accutrack or Wireless Chest Strap)
Test Parameters
• Maximum Speed: 4.4 mph (5 mph with an L9), controlled by treadmill
• Maximum Grade: 15% (12% with an L9), controlled by treadmill
• Maximum Heart Rate: 80% of Maximum Heart Rate (see Heart Rate Monitoring)
Description
• It's a heart rate controlled, walking pace, variable incline fitness test. The test increases in difficulty in an
effort to raise your heart rate to a target. Upon reaching your target heart rate, the test will terminate and
calculate a fitness assessment based on your performance (VO
• Firefighter (Gerkin) Fitness Test (HRC: must use Wireless Chest Strap)
Test Parameters
• Maximum Speed: 7 mph,
• Maximum Grade: 15% (12% with an L9), controlled by treadmill
• Maximum Heart Rate: 85% of Maximum Heart Rate (see Heart Rate Monitoring)
Description
• It's a heart rate controlled, variable speed and incline fitness test. The test increases in difficulty in an
effort to raise your heart rate to a target. Upon reaching your target heart rate, the test will terminate and
calculate a fitness level based on your performance (VO
What is VO Max?
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A person's fitness level can be measured by the amount of oxygen his or her body can consume while exercising at maximum
capacity. VO Max is a measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen in milliliters an individual can use in one minute
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per kilogram of body weight. For years, only fitness trainers and doctors had access to this intricate fitness calculation.
Fortunately, the Executive Trainer not only takes care of all the complex VO
evaluation anyone can understand.
Scores may vary due to different line voltages, component tolerances, and individual's affinity towards each test's parameters.
For a more accurate VO
• Fitness Protocols:
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Test Parameters
• Maximum Speed: At user's discretion
• Maximum Grade: Deactivated and set at 0%
• Maximum Heart Rate: Not part of test
Description
• These are manually controlled, flat ground, complete as fast as you can run. Upon completion you will
receive an assessment score (0-100) or superlative.
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Fitness Tests/ Protocols Overview
Max calculation, take the average of the two scores (Balke and Firefighter Fitness Test).
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