Introduction and How to Test Yourself
FITNESS TEST
Z8.1e Elliptical Owner’s Guide
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The Z8.1e Elliptical fitness test is an improved implementation
of the YMCA protocol fitness test, as described in the ACSM
Guidelines, Appendix D. (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). It works best with the external
power option.
The 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.
Press .
Make sure the elliptical is reading out 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.
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