True TS1 User Manual

Introduction and How to Test Yourself
CHAPTER SIX: FITNESS TEST
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FITNESS TEST
Introduction
How To Do It
The TS1 fitness test is an improved implementation of the YMCA
protocol fitness test, as described in the AC
SM Guidelines, Chapter
4. (See Bibliography.) The TS1 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).
T
he result of the test is an estimate of your maximal oxygen uptake,
or VO
2
max (see Appendix B).
• Press Advanced Options
until Fitness Test appears,
then press
.
• Fill out all the personal parameters. You must enter your age
correctly.
• Press
.
Mak
e sure the TS1 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.
T S 1 O W N E R ’ S G U I D E

True TS1 Specifications

General

Brand	True
Model	TS1
Category	Elliptical Trainer
Language	English