Specifications

Introduction and How to Test Yourself
FITNESS TEST
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The Z8/Z8m Elliptical fitness test is an improved
implementation of the YMCA protocol fitness test, as
described in the ACSM Guidelines, Chapter 4. (See
Bibliography.) The elliptical must monitor your heart rate
accurately throughout, so you should use a wireless
transmitter strap instead of the contact heart rate pads (see
Chapter 2).
The result of the test is an estimate of your maximal oxygen
uptake, or VO
2
max (see Appendix B).
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Press Advanced Options until Fitness Test appears,
then press .
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Fill out all the personal parameters. You must enter
your age correctly.
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Press .
Make sure the elliptical is displaying your heart rate, then
pedal in a smooth and relaxed manner for the 12 minutes of
gradually increasing workload. Your VO
2
max estimate will be
displayed when you finish.
FITNESS TEST
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