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To set up the Fit Test (on treadmills):
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Press the CHANGE WORKOUT button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the MESSAGE CENTER.
Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.
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The MESSAGE CENTER will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW
keys (center keys) to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.
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The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys
(center keys) to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.
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The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the TIME UP/DOWN
ARROW keys (center keys) to select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.
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The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER SPEED)(2-4.5 mph / 3.2 -7.3 km/h).
Consult the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender
and activity level. Use the SPEED UP/DOWN ARROW keys to enter the corresponding level.
FIT
TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION
LEVELS
Inactive Active Very Active
Cross-Trainer L2-4 men L3-10 men L7-15 men
L1-2 women L2-5 women L3-10 women
Treadmill 2-3 mph 3-4 mph 3.5-4.5 mph
3.2-4.8 kph 4.8-6.4 kph 5.6-7.2 kph
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
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Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:
Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range
higher age lower age
lower weight higher weight*
shorter taller
* in cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range
The computer will not accept:
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heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
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body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (182 kg)
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ages below 10 or over 99 years
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data input that exceeds human potential
If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct infor-
mation, and pressing ENTER.
