user manual

Starting a Workout 45
Variety
During this workout, resistance or ramp/incline vary
throughout the workout in a random pattern.
Performance
Note: When a user presses PERFORMANCE, the message
WORKOUT NOT AVAILABLE will scroll in the upper text
display, if the console is set to HIDE PROGRAMS in the
Settings menu.
The Fitness Test, available by pressing the PERFORMANCE
key, provides a means of comparing your fitness level with the
official fitness test of the International Association of
Firefighters (IAFF). It is written using the Gerkin Protocol,
which is the basis for the official IAFF fitness test and part of
their Wellness and Fitness Initiative.
During the test, the equipment gradually increases the incline
and speed in specific stages. The keypads are disabled.
Whatever stage you are at when the test ends determines
your aerobic capacity and establishes your VO
2
max. Once
you complete the test, a fitness score appears as part of the
workout summary.
City Steps (Climber only)
The City Steps Program increases and decreases your step
rate in stages. In each stage, the rate gradually rises to a peak
and then falls quickly back to the starting rate. This pattern is
repeated. You can override the settings for each column. Any
increase or decrease made in one program segment will
increase or decrease all remaining portions by the same
amount.
Fat Burn (Climber only)
This intense program is designed to burn fat and increase
cardiovascular conditioning. Step rate fluctuates mildly within
a high-intensity range. Anytime during the program, you can
override the settings, and the remaining profile columns will
change accordingly. The changes are applied throughout the
remainder of the program.