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Background:
The
CardioCoach from Korr Medical
Technologies delivers simple and accurate fitness testing. It measures key
data including peak VO2,
anaerobic threshold, and the precise amount of calories burned at all
exercise heart rate levels. This data can be used as the foundation
for customized exercise programs that truly meet the needs of the
individual. One session with the
CardioCoach empowers clients with
the ability to meet their fitness goals efficiently and safely with no
unnecessary fatigue or wasted time. Affordable
for about the cost of a treadmill, you can purchase your own
CardioCoach.
Leasing options make it even more realistic for small gyms and personal
trainers to have state of the art equipment previously available only to
hospitals and professional athletes. Easy
To Use The
CardioCoach is so simple to use that any of your current
employees can administer the test. It is self calibrating, compact, and
portable (weighing less than 2 lbs.). Each mask is disposable so no clean
up is needed, and the results are presented on a printout that is clear
and easy to understand.
Key Features:
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Professional
quality measurements in a compact system.
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Provides
a detailed printout of results following each test.
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Self
calibrating to ensure accuracy.
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Anaerobic
Threshold Detection
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Target
Heart Rate
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Calories
Burned During Exercise
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Sub-Max
VO2
Procedure:
Step
1. Set Up the
System
Press the On/Off key on the front of
the CardioCoach to turn on
the system. The green light below the on/off key will be lit when
the device is powered on.
Step 2.
Select Test Type
After the device has been turned on, it
will prompt the user to select the type of test to be run.
Step 3.
Enter the age, height, weight, and sex
The CardioCoach
needs data about the subject to be able to make calculations that are
included on the report. To enter a value, press the up and down
arrow keys until the desired value is shown on the screen. Once the
desired value is shown, press the “Enter” key. When enter is
pressed, the value is stored, and the user is prompted to enter the next
value.
Step 4.
Wait for
automatic calibration to complete
The CardioCoach is completely Self-Calibrating. The user should not need to
perform any calibration procedures other than removing the breathing hose
prior to calibration. During calibration, the CardioCoach draws room air past the oxygen sensor. Removing the breathing hose from
the filter during calibration assures the free flow of air coming out of
the CardioCoach.
After the oxygen sensor has been calibrated to room air, the system
detects baseline, or zero, flow.
Step 5.
Connect
the mask to the subject.
The CardioCoach needs to analyze all of the air exhaled during the test. If the
subject were to inhale through the system, the resulting measurements
would be in error and there would be a chance of cross-contamination.
To prevent inhaling through the system, one-way valves are used to ensure
that only exhaled gasses enter the breathing hose. During
inspiration, the intake valve is open allowing room air to enter the mask
or mouthpiece and the exit valve is closed ensuring that no room air
enters the CardioCoach.
During exhalation, the intake valve is closed to prevent leakage to the
room and the exit valve is open ensuring that all expired gas passes
through the CardioCoach.
A head strap is used to hold the mask in place during the test.
Step 6.
Connect
the hose between the mask and the CardioCoach.
At the conclusion of calibration, the CardioCoach
display will show “Calibration Complete, Waiting for First Breath”.
When this message is shown, connect the hose between the mask and the
CardioCoach.
Step 7.
Conduct the Exercise Test.
The exercise test consists of a test
phase and a recovery phase. In the test phase, exercise intensity
should be increased gradually over a period of 6 to 20 minutes until the
subject reaches his or her maximum exertion level.
If
the desired outcome is to determine the anaerobic threshold only, then the
exercise test need only proceed until the “AT DETECTED” message is
shown on the CardioCoach
text display. If the goal of the test is to determine Max VO2,
then the exercise intensity should be increased until the subject
indicates that his or her maximum intensity level has been met.
VO2
Based
Fitness Testing
VO2
is the rate of oxygen uptake, or consumption, measured during exercise.
The maximum rate of oxygen uptake is called the VO2max
or maximum VO2. VO2max
is the ultimate measure of fitness and is reported in milliliters of
oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute or ml/Kg/min. To achieve a
high VO2max, a person must have a fit heart
and lungs and significant lean muscle mass that is well conditioned. The table below shows how fitness is
assessed based on VO2max.
Peak
VO2
Scores (Values in mlO2/kg/min)
MALE
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Age
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Very Poor
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Poor
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Fair
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Good
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Excellent
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Superior
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13-19
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0-34.9
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35.0-38.3
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38.4-45.1
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45.2-50.9
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51.0-55.9
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56.0+
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20-29
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0-32.9
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33.0-36.4
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36.5-42.4
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42.5-46.4
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46.5-52.4
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52.5+
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30-39
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0-31.4
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31.5-35.4
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35.5-40.9
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41.0-44.9
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45.0-49.4
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49.5+
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40-49
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0-30.2
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30.2-33.5
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33.6-38.9
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39.0-43.7
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43.8-48.0
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48.1+
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50-59
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0-26.0
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26.1-30.9
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31.0-35.7
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35.8-40.9
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41.0-45.3
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45.4+
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60+
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0-20.4
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20.5-26.0
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26.1-32.2
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32.3-36.4
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36.5-44.2
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44.3+
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FEMALE
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Age
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Very Poor
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Poor
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Fair
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Good
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Excellent
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Superior
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13-19
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0-24.9
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25.0-30.9
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31.0-34.9
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35.0-38.9
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39.0-41.9
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42.0+
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20-29
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0-23.5
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23.6-28.9
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29.0-32.9
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33.0-36.9
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37.0-41.0
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41.1+
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30-39
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0-22.7
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22.8-26.9
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27.0-31.4
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31.5-35.6
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35.7-40.0
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40.1+
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40-49
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0-20.9
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21.0-24.4
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24.5-28.9
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29.0-32.8
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32.9-36.9
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37.0+
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50-59
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0-20.1
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20.2-22.7
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22.8-26.9
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27.0-31.4
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31.5-35.7
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35.8+
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60+
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0-17.4
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17.5-20.1
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20.2-24.4
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24.5-30.2
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30.3-31.4
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31.5+
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VO2
max tables - Data from Cooper,K. The Aerobics Way New York, Bantam Books,
Inc. 1982.
Since true VO2max
measurements require exercising to the maximum level of exertion, they
should only be done under medical supervision, or by persons who have been
cleared to exercise extreme exertion by their physician. Peak VO2,
or the maximum level of oxygen uptake achieved during a sub-maximal test
can also be used to predict the VO2 max had
the test been allowed to progress to the predicted maximum heart rate.
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VO2 test will also show the anaerobic
threshold. The anaerobic threshold is the level of exercise intensity
beyond which the body can no longer provide adequate oxygen to the
muscles. Exercise below the anaerobic threshold should be comfortable even
though the exercise extends for long periods. Exercise above the anaerobic
threshold will improve cardiovascular fitness, but will also cause
discomfort, fatigue, and muscle soreness.
Knowing the unique
anaerobic threshold can be used to design a workout plan that will improve
fitness and maximize calories burned. Measurement of VO2max
or PeakVO2 will provide a true assessment
of fitness level. The CardioCoach test will provide all of this data that is vital to proper fitness
training. In addition, a CardioCoach test will also measure how many calories are burned during a workout at
every exercise heart rate level. This information, along with a heart rate
monitor, or a heart rate equipped bike or treadmill, can be used
to calculate the precise amount of calories burned during a workout.
Kit Options:
CardioCoach Basic includes - CardioCoach, (5) Large Disposable VO2 Masks, (5) Small Disposable Masks, Hose - CardioCoach with Disposable Mask Adaptor, Mesh Head-strap for Disposable Masks, Rubber Head-strap for Disposable Masks, Syringe (for mask pressure adjustment), Power Supply, Power Cord, User Manual, Heart Rate Pickup, Electrode Gel, Heart Rate Chest-strap, (100) Target Intensity Zones paper
CardioCoach Quick Start Kit includes - CardioCoach, (35) Large Disposable VO2 Masks, (15) Small Disposable Masks, Hose - CardioCoach with Disposable Mask Adaptor, Mesh Head-strap for Disposable Masks, Rubber Head-strap for Disposable Masks, Syringe (for mask pressure adjustment), Power Supply, Power Cord, User Manual, Heart Rate Pickup, Electrode Gel, Heart Rate Chest-strap, (100) Target Intensity Zones paper, Printer- Color HP-PCL3 w/Centronix Connector, Printer Cable, Promotional kit: VO2 Testing.
CardioCoach Plus Basic includes - CardioCoach Plus, (5) Large Disposable VO2 Masks, (5) Small Disposable VO2 Masks, (10) "Metabreather" Disposable RMR mouthpieces, 22mm to 30.5mm Hose Adaptor, Hose-CardioCoach with Disposable Mask Adaptor, Mesh Head-strap for CardioCoach Disposable Masks, Rubber Head-strap for Disposable Masks, Syringe, Power Supply, Power Cord, User Manual, Heart Rate Pickup, Electrode Gel, Heart Rate Chest-strap, (100) Target Intensity Zones Paper, (100) Target Caloric Zones Paper
CardioCoach Plus Quick Start Kit includes - CardioCoach Plus, (20) Large Disposable VO2 Masks, (10) Small Disposable VO2 Masks, (30) "Metabreather" Disposable RMR mouthpieces, 22mm to 30.5mm Hose Adaptor, Hose-CardioCoach with Disposable Mask Adaptor, Mesh Head-strap for CardioCoach Disposable Masks, Rubber Head-strap for Disposable Masks, Syringe, Power Supply, Power Cord, User Manual, Heart Rate Pickup, Electrode Gel, Heart Rate Chest-strap, (100) Target Intensity Zones Paper, (100) Target Caloric Zones Paper, Printer, Color HP-PCL3 w/Centronix Connector, Printer Cable, Promotional Kit: Combined RMR & VO2 Testing
CardioCoach CO2 Basic includes - Cardio Coach CO2, PC software: CardioCoach Monitor, (5) Large Disposable VO2 Masks, (5) Small Disposable VO2 Masks, (10) "Metabreathers" Disposable RMR mouthpieces, 22mm to 30.5mm Hose adaptor, Hose-CardioCoach with Disposable Mask Adaptor, Mesh Head-strap for CardioCoach Disposable Masks, Rubber Head-strap for Disposable Masks, Syringe, Power Supply, Power Cord, User Manual, Heart Rate Pickup, Electrode Gel, Heart Rate Chest-strap, (100) Target Intensity Zones Paper , (100) Target Caloric Zones Paper
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