Precor 946i - Manual (Page 78)

User’s Reference Manual: Programs 29
Fitness Test
The Fitness Test, available by pressing the PERFORMANCE key,
monitors your heart rate and calculates a fitness score based on your
average heart rate during specific test stages. When the test is
completed, the display provides a fitness score and fitness category.
The Fitness Test was developed in 2004 by Dr. Emily Cooper of
Seattle Performance Medicine. The test results can help you gauge
the effectiveness of your current exercise routine and tailor it to meet
your fitness goals.
Fitness Test Tips
Read through the following tips before starting the Fitness Test.
• Sit and rest for at least five minutes prior to taking the test.
• You must wear the chest strap throughout the test. If the heart rate
reception is erratic, incorrect readings can occur and terminate the
test.
• You must enter your age and your gender to begin the test.
• Maintain a comfortable stride rate above 100 strides per minute.
Continue pedaling at a consistent stride rate (between 100 and
160 strides per minute) throughout the test.
• The test provides a 3-minute warm-up period. During the first
minute, you may change the ramp incline using the CROSSRAMP
arrow keys. The Fitness Test commences at the end of the warm-
up period.
Important: If a message appears stating that your heart rate is too
high, the test ends and the automatic cool-down period begins.
Complete the cool-down period and retake the Fitness Test later.
• After the first minute of the warm-up period the CROSSRAMP
arrow keys are disabled. The RESISTANCE arrow keys are
disabled throughout the test. Any pressure on the arrow keys is
ignored.
• Let the program adjust the resistance for you.
• You cannot change the distance or time goals or change to
another program while in the midst of taking the test.
Completing the Fitness Test
When you finish the Fitness Test, the pedal resistance is reduced. An
automatic cool-down period is provided after the test to help return
your heart rate to a normal, restful state.
The Fitness Test automatically ends if one of the following occurs:
• You stop pedaling.
• Your heart rate increases and averages above 75% of the
maximum allowable heart rate (220 minus your age) during the first
three minutes.
• Your stride rate drops below 100 strides per minute.
• Your heart rate increases and averages above 85% of the
maximum allowable heart rate (220 minus your age).
• Your heart rate cannot be detected for two minutes.
• You press PAUSE/RESET.
• You complete the test.
PERFORMANCE