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WORKOUT SELECTION KEYS AND PROGRAM DEFINITIONS
Manual
Similar to Quick Start, but allows user to enter a time goal and weight for more
accurate calorie measurement
5k Loop
Similar to Quick Start, but is a pre-set distance
Fitness Tests
Provides access to sub-menu to select from one of 7 different fitness test
programs:
1. Fitness Test
The Fitness Test is a modified version of the Balke and Ware protocol for maximal VO2 treadmill
testing. The original Balke-Ware protocol is a 20 minute test with a maximum elevation of 20%, the test
has been modified to last 12 minutes with a maximum incline of 12%. This protocol is appropriate for
all users but mostly used for older, deconditioned, or patient groups. During the Fitness Test, treadmill
speed remains at a constant 3.4 mph. Treadmill incline is set at 0% during the first minute, increases
to 2% during the second minute, and increases by 1% per minute for the remainder of the test. During
the test you MAY NOT adjust the treadmill speed or incline, and you MAY NOT pause the program.
If your heart rate exceeds 150 BPM for more than one minute, the test will terminate automatically.
Your heart rate results are compared with charted data for your corresponding age and gender. Test
results include your calculated VO2 max. VO2 max is a physiological measurement of a body’s ability
to absorb oxygen and has specific correlation to your fitness level. See “Calculation for VO2 Max” for
more information
2. Firefighter Test
The Firefighter test found in the Star Trac 8 Series Treadmill is based on the Gerkin Protocol developed
by Dr. Richard Gerkin of the Phoenix (Arizona) Fire Department. It is a sub-maximal graded treadmill
evaluation used by many Fire Departments across the United States to assess the condition of the
firefighters. The program operates as follows:
Warm-Up
During warm-up, the treadmill runs at 3.0 mph (4.8 kph), 0% incline for 3 min-
utes.
Stage 1
At 3 minutes, treadmill speed increases gradually to 4.5 mph (7.2 kph). The
test begins at 4.5 mph (7.2 kph). During the test, heart rate is continuously
monitored.
Stage 2
After one minute, treadmill incline increases to 2%.
Stage 3
After one minute, treadmill speed increases to 5.0 mph (8.0 kph).
Stages 4
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After every odd minute, treadmill incline increases an additional 2%. After
every even minute, treadmill speed increases by 0.5 mph (0.8 kph). Once the
