Fitness Tests Overview
The Cardio Treadmill has three Fitness Tests that will measure your fitness level based on your age, gender, and
performance. Your fitness level is calculated using three different protocols: Army 2 Mile, Balke or Firefighter.
The Army 2 Mile Fitness Test:
Description
A manually controlled, flat ground, complete as fast as you can
two-mile run. Upon completion you will receive a U.S. Army
assessment score (0-100).
Test Parameters
• Maximum Speed: Controlled by the user
• Maximum Incline: Set to 0%
• Maximum Heart Rate: Not part of test
Balke Fitness Test
(must use CHR or Wireless Chest Strap):
Description
A heart rate controlled, walking pace, variable incline fitness test.
The test increases in difficulty in an effort to raise your heart
rate to a target. Upon reaching your Target Heart Rate the test
will terminate and calculate a fitness assessment based on your
performance (VO2 Max Score). Parameters cannot be modified.
Test Parameters
• Maximum Speed: 4.4 mph
• Maximum Incline: 15%
• Maximum Heart Rate: 80% of Maximum Heart Rate
(See
Heart Rate Monitoring
sections).
Firefighter (Gerkin) Fitness Test
(must use Wireless Chest Strap):
Description
A heart rate controlled, variable speed and incline fitness test. The
test increases in difficulty in an effort to raise your heart rate to a
target. Upon reaching your Target Heart Rate the test will terminate
and calculate a fitness level based on your performance (VO2 Max
Score). Maximum Incline parameter cannot be modified.
Test Parameters
• Maximum Speed: 7 mph
• Maximum Incline: 15%
• Maximum Heart Rate: 85% of Maximum Heart Rate (See
Heart Rate Monitoring
sections).
What is VO2 Max?
A person’s fitness level can be measured by the amount of oxygen his or her body can consume while exercising at
maximum capacity. VO2 Max is a measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen (in milliliters) an individual can use
in one minute per kilogram of body weight. For years, only fitness trainers and doctors had access to this intricate fitness
calculation. The Cardio Treadmill takes care of the complex VO2 Max calculations, and gives you simple evaluations.
NOTE:
Scores may vary due to different line voltages, component tolerances, and individual’s affinity towards
each test’s parameters. For a more accurate VO2 Max calculation take the average of the Balke and Firefighter
Fitness Test scores.
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