104 03/2016 – UM-MT-EN-01
Set the values for your age and gender using the number keys or the FAST/SLOW keys.
Scroll to change fields. Press ENTER to start the program. Walk 1 mile (1609 m) as fast
as you can. TO ACHIEVE AN OPTIMAL RESULT THE SPEED MUST BE ADAPTED DURING
THIS TEST. Leave the incline at 0%. You must wear a chest strap or hold on the grips.
Conduct Test:
Record your weight.
Walk 1 mile (1609 m) as fast as possible.
Record your time to complete the 1 mile (1609 m).
Record your heart rate after finishing the walk (BPM).
Determine your V02max value using the formula below.
Analyze Results:
The analysis of the results is to compare the results with the results of previous test tri-
als. It can be expected that, with appropriate training, improvement will be seen be-
tween trials.
The formula for the calculation of VO2max value is as follows:
132.853 - (0.0769 × Weight) - (0.3877 × Age) + (6.315 × Gender) - (3.2649 ×
Time) - (0.1565 × Heart rate)
The following apply:
Weight: Record in pounds (lbs.)
Gender: Female records “0” and male records “1”
Time: Minutes and hundredths of minutes
Heart rate: Beats per minute (BPM)
Age: Years