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Smart Cardio Onboarding Guide

Introduction

About this guide

This guide provides trainers and members with an introduction to EGYM Smart Cardio. It explains how to log in on Cardio machines, complete a cardio test, and train with personalized workouts.

What is Smart Cardio?

EGYM Smart Cardio is a software-based cardio system integrated with compatible cardio machines. During training, Smart Cardio automatically controls machine parameters, such as speed, resistance, or incline, to guide members through structured workouts. Smart Cardio is part of the EGYM Cloud ecosystem, which stores exercise data and training plans and makes them available across all EGYM applications and machines.

For an overview of supported cardio machines, refer to Smart Cardio–Compatible Equipment.

What are the benefits of Smart Cardio?

  • Assesses cardiovascular fitness with a cardio test.

  • Creates personalized workouts based on a member’s fitness level and training goal.

  • Provides workout guidance across different cardio machines.

  • Tracks cardio results centrally within the EGYM ecosystem.

Get started on Smart Cardio

Log in to Smart Cardio

  1. Tap Log In on a Smart Cardio machine.

    Smart Cardio welcome screen with a “Log In” button.

  2. Scan your wristband or card to log in to your EGYM account.

    The location of the reader varies by cardio machine. Follow the on-screen visual to see where to scan.

    Login screen displaying options for wristband or card, with a highlighted area to scan on the machine

Do a cardio test

The cardio test follows a step-based structure with increasing intensity. Each stage lasts one minute, after which the member rates their perceived effort on a scale from 1 to 10. The test continues at a higher intensity until the exertion is rated as 9 or 10, or until all test levels are completed. The test results are used assess cardiovascular fitness and to create personalized Smart Workouts.

After logging in for the first time, you will be prompted to complete a cardio test. You will be prompted to repeat the cardio test every 4 weeks.

  1. Tap Cardio test.

    Cardio Test explanation with a “Cardio test” button, used to start the assessment

    Notat

    You can repeat a cardio test anytime from the workout selection screen by selecting Repeat cardio test.

    Workout selection screen showing Smart Workout options and a button to repeat the Cardio Test.

  2. Select your fitness level by tapping the option that best describes you, then tap Next:

    • I am not a very active person: Little to no regular exercise

    • I practice sport regularly: Exercise several times per week (e.g. 1-3 times per week)

    • I consider myself as an athlete: High training frequency (e.g. 4 or more times per week) 

    Screen with three fitness level options used to set the starting intensity of the Cardio Test.

  3. Tap Save to confirm your age, height, weight, and training program from your EGYM account.

    Notat

    If this data is not saved in your EGYM account, you will be prompted to enter your height and weight and select a training program.

    Profile confirmation screen showing age, height, weight, and training goal with a “Save” button.

  4. Tap Start test.

    Instruction screen explaining the Cardio Test steps: keep the ball in range, rate effort, and increase intensity.

  5. Maintain the target effort for one minute, by keeping the ball in the target range.

    Cardio Test progress view showing time, performance graph, and current intensity level.

  6. When prompted, rate your perceived effort on a scale from 1 to 10.

    Effort rating scale from 1 to 10 used to indicate perceived exertion during the Cardio Test.

  7. Continue the test at the next intensity level.

    The cardio test ends when you select a 9 or 10 on the effort scale.

  8. View your results.

    Cardio Test results showing maximum watt value history, VOmax classification, and a “Smart Workouts” button.

    Notat

    The results screen shows the maximum watt value achieved and the estimated VO₂ max.

    • The maximum watt value is the highest power output achieved during the cardio test.

    • VO₂ max is the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during intense exercise.

    The VO₂ max estimate is interpreted, based on age and gender, to classify cardiovascular fitness level.

  9. Tap Smart Workouts to view generated workouts based on your cardio test results.

Work out on Smart Cardio

  1. Log in on a Smart Cardio machine.

  2. Tap Start to begin a workout. You can choose from:

    • Smart workouts: personalized cardio workouts created automatically based on the results of the cardio test and the selected training program.

      Workout selection screen showing Smart Workout options and a button to repeat the Cardio Test.

      • Warm Up: An 8-minute moderate intensity workout, intended to safely increase heartrate and prepare the body for exercise.

      • Combined Cardio: A 12 to 19 minute interval or hill workout, intended to complement strength training.

      • Only Cardio: A 21 to 30.5 minute dedicated cardio workout, intended for cardiovascular training.

      • Cool Down: Only available with the immunity boost training program.

    • Trainer prescribed workouts: workouts created for you by a trainer using the EGYM Trainer App.

      Trainer Workouts screen displaying trainer-prescribed sessions

  3. Keep the ball inside the target area throughout the workout by maintaining the suggested pace or intensity.

    Tap the Pause workout button at any time to pause the workout.

    Active workout screen showing the target range, performance curve, elapsed time, and a “Pause workout” button.