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FITNESS TESTS
WFI
The WFI (Wellness Fitness Initiative) protocol is a test used
by firefighters to evaluate aerobic fitness capacity as part of
pre-employment testing and annual fitness testing. This
assessment is a series of intervals lasting a maximum of 16
minutes, where the speed is increased every minute until the
Target Heart Rate is exceeded for 15 seconds. When the test
is complete, the display provides a summary of VO2max,
Highest SPM, Elapsed Time and Target Heart Rate. This is a
speed-dependent program.
CPAT
The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a new minimum
requirement for the position of Firefighter. The job of a
Firefighter is one of the most physically demanding jobs in
North America. Participants wear a 50-pound (22.68-kg) vest
to simulate the weight of self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and firefighter protective clothing. An additional 25
pounds (11.34 kg), using two 12.5-pound (5.67-kg) weights
that simulate a high-rise pack (hose bundle), is added to
your shoulders for the stair climb event. The candidate must
maintain 60 SPM (steps per minute) for 3 minutes.
FAT BURN WORKOUT OPERATION
Fat burn is a level-based workout that is designed to help
users burn fat through various resistance changes.
To enter into this workout on the 3x and 5x, use the
following guidelines. To enter into this workout on the 7xe
and 7xi, follow the on-screen prompts.
Choose FAT BURN by selecting the fat burn workout
button and press ENTER.
Enter the desired intensity level using the ARROW
KEYS or the NUMBER KEYPAD and press ENTER.
Enter the desired workout length using the ARROW
KEYS or the NUMBER KEYPAD and press ENTER.
Enter user weight (user weight is used to calculate
the caloric expenditure value-providing an accurate
weight helps to ensure an accurate caloric
expenditure rating for each user) using the ARROW
KEYS or the NUMBER KEYPAD and press ENTER.
Press GO to begin the workout.
WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: Programs may vary based
on model and default settings.