CardioCoach PRO User Manual | Page 81
Section 5
Important Notes
Intended Use
The CardioCoach is a complete system for use in exercise metabolic testing.
The CardioCoach is designed to measure oxygen consumption during a
graded exercise test.
WARNING: The CardioCoach is NOT a medical device. It is not intended to be used
for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.
WARNING: Before participating in a fitness test, you should have a complete
physical examination by your physician. Consult your physician for the heart rate
appropriate for your fitness level. No person should be tested using the
CardioCoach beyond the level of exertion that is safe for that person as determined
by his or her physician.
WARNING: The CardioCoach is NOT intended for the treatment or prevention of
disease, nor as a substitute for medical treatment, nor as an alternative to a
medical advice. It is designed to only provide information about a client’s fitness
and nutrition state. Before beginning any exercise or dietary program, always
consult with your physician or health professional. Use of the programs or
recommendations based on information provided by the CardioCoach is at the sole
choice and risk of the user.
Theory of Operation
Metabolic Testing
The CardioCoach is designed to gather physiological performance data
during a graded exercise test. During this test, the body is subjected to
gradually increasing exercise levels. The CardioCoach measures the body’s
metabolic status and performance at each exercise level. This data may
then be used to define a precise, personalized exercise regimen to reach
specific training goals.
Metabolism is the process of converting food into heat or energy. The rate
with which the body converts food to energy is referred to as the metabolic
rate. The most direct method of measuring metabolic rate is to measure
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