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minutes, the computer measures your heart rate, and the
power (watts). These numbers, along with information about
your age and weight, are put into a formula and produce a
“Fitness Score.”
Note: The Fitness Test is an excellent way to measure
changes in your own fi tness level. It is not designed to be
used to compare one person’s score to another person’s
score. This is because the test protocol only estimates your
“Maximum Heart Rate.”
■ Calorie Goal
The Calorie Goal feature lets you select an amount of
calories you would like to burn during your workout.
When selecting CALORIE GOAL, use the UP or DOWN
buttons to select the amount of calories you wish to burn
from 10–990. Each increment will change the calories by
ten. Confi rm your selected value by pressing the ENTER
button.
The console will prompt you to choose a profi le program.
Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select a profi le program,
and press the ENTER button to confi rm your selection.
During the program, the calorie display will count down
from the number of calories you entered to zero.
■ Body Mass Index (BMI) Measurement
BMI is a useful tool that shows the relationship between
weight and height associated with body fat and health risk.
The table below gives a general rating and BMI score
1 :
BMI
Underweight Below 18.5
Normal 18.5–24.9
Overweight 25.0–29.9
Obesity 30.0 and above
There are limitations, however. It may overestimate body
fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. It may
also underestimate body fat in older persons and others who
have lost muscle mass.
1. SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA. The CDC is an agency of the federal Department of
Health and Human Services.