ENDURANCE TESTS

     The Fitness Tests offer two test designed to test you heart and lungs.
IF YOU ARE OVER 35, OR JUST STARTING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM, DO NOT TAKE THESE
TESTS EXCEPT AFTER CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR.

     The tests offered are the step test and the 12 minute walk/run.

     Be sure you warm-up properly before taking these tests, light stretching
or calisthenics should be sufficient.  IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANYTHING OUT OF THE
ORDINARY WHILE TAKING THESE TESTS STOP IMEDIENTLY AND SEEK MEDICAL AID.

     The User Information screen must be completed before you take any single 
test.  Press <Alt-U> to access this screen.  Press <TAB> to move between 
questions, press <ENTER> when finished.

     To take the cardiovascular tests press <Alt-C> then choose the test 
you wish to take. 

     The step test measures your ability to recover from exercise. A chair or 
step is required. Upon completing the test count your pulse for ten seconds. 
Enter this number, press <TAB> to move to next line.  After one minute, count 
your pulse for ten seconds again.  Enter this number, press <ENTER> to see the 
results of the test.  The higher your recovery rate is the better shape you are 
in.

     The walk/run test measures your overall aerobic endurance.  A measureed
distance is required (i.e. a track, or other flat measured distance). Taking
the test is simple, cover as much distance as possible in 12 minutes.  Enter
the result in miles.