Abstract: Embodiments provide functionality for determining fitness level of an individual using a fitness testing unit. In one such embodiment, an individual is instructed, via a graphical user interface (GUI) of a fitness testing unit, to perform a series of exercise activities. In turn, via the fitness testing unit, baseline heart rate, maximum heart rate, and recovery heart rate are captured while the individual is performing the series of exercise activities. Then, a fitness level of the individual is determined using an age of the individual and the captured baseline heart rate, maximum heart rate, and recovery heart rate.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a fitness instruction program, e.g., video and/or audio, with licensed music. One such embodiment begins by receiving a music playlist including one or more metadata tags. The metadata tags correspond to time frames of a fitness instruction program. In turn, a music station for each time frame of the fitness instruction program is identified based on the one or more metadata tags. Randomized music from each identified music station is then transmitted for playback during each of the time frames of the fitness instruction program.