Polar RCX5 user manual After the Test, Age / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite

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communication with other people.

If you have not set your long-term physical activity level in User information settings, Set activity level of past 3 months is displayed. Select Top, High, Moderate , or Low. For further information on activity levels, see User Information Settings (page 31).

If your training computer does not receive your heart rate at the beginning or during the test, the test fails and Test failed, Check heart rate transmitter is displayed. Check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and that the textile strap is snug enough, and start the test again.

When the test is over, you will hear two beeps. OwnIndex is displayed with a numerical value and level evaluation. For further information on evaluations, see Fitness Level Classes.

To display your Predicted maximum heart rate value press DOWN. Press OK to exit.

Update to VO2max?

•Select Yes to save the OwnIndex value to your user settings and Latest results menu.

•Select No only if you know your laboratory-measured VO2max value, and if it differs more than one fitness level class from the OwnIndex result. Your OwnIndex value is saved only to the Latest results menu. For further information on fitness trend see Latest results .

Update to HR max? (if HRmax-p is on)

•Select Yes to save the value to your user settings.

•Select No if you know your laboratory-measured HRmax.

You can stop the test at any time by pressing BACK. Test canceled is displayed for a few seconds.

After saving the OwnIndex and predicted HRmax values, they will be used for calculating calorie consumption.

After the Test

Fitness Level Classes

Men

Age / Years	Very low	Low	Fair	Moderate	Good	Very good	Elite

20-24	< 32	32-37	38-43	44-50	51-56	57-62	> 62

25-29	< 31	31-35	36-42	43-48	49-53	54-59	> 59

30-34	< 29	29-34	35-40	41-45	46-51	52-56	> 56

35-39	< 28	28-32	33-38	39-43	44-48	49-54	> 54

40-44	< 26	26-31	32-35	36-41	42-46	47-51	> 51

45-49	< 25	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-43	44-48	> 48

50-54	< 24	24-27	28-32	33-36	37-41	42-46	> 46

55-59	< 22	22-26	27-30	31-34	35-39	40-43	> 43

60-65	< 21	21-24	25-28	29-32	33-36	37-40	> 40

Women

Age / Years

Very low

Low

Fair

Moderate

Good

Very good

Elite

20-24	< 27	27-31	32-36	37-41	42-46	47-51	> 51

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Contents Polar RCX5 Contents Applications English Index Introduction Training Computer Parts Optional AccessoriesPolar RCX5 Training Computer Parts English Getting Started Basic SettingsButton Functions and Menu Structure Button FunctionsProgram SettingsData Applications Fitness TestPlan Your Training Prepare for TrainingCalibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor Sport ProfilesSet Calibration Factor Manually Calibration by Running WizardOptional s3+ stride sensor required Wear the Transmitter TrainingStart Training Start Training Session with Polar ZoneOptimizer Train With Polar ZoneOptimizerChange sport during training session English Use RCX5 in Multisport Training Use Polar Endurance Training ProgramTrain With Race Pace Button Functions During TrainingLock a Zone Record a LapZoom the Training View Display HeartTouchInformation on the display Symbol Explanation Night ModePersonalize the Training Computer Display View Quick MenuFar DistanceFar ReminderPause/ Stop Training Recording Analyze Training Results After TrainingSingle Sport Training Files RunningLaps CyclingWeek Summaries Multisport Training FileAutomatic laps Reset Trip Reset Week SummariesReset Totals Totals SinceData Transfer How to set your PC for data transmissionTransfer Data Sport Profile Settings SettingsRunning Settings Bike Settings Cycling SettingsWheel size diameter inches Wheel size setting mm Swimming SettingsMethod Other Sport Settings Heart Rate SettingsRate limits Set lower limit Accept the value with OK. Set User Information SettingsMaximum Heart Rate HRmax General SettingsOwnIndex Recording Rate 15s 60sMin Connection Settings Watch SettingsQuick menu Option is only available when s3+ stride sensor is in use Polar Fitness Test ApplicationsBefore the Test Performing the TestAge / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite After the TestPolar Race Pace How to Use Race PaceLatest results Delete OwnIndex ValueEnglish Using a New Transmitter Using a NEW TransmitterPairing a New Transmitter With Training Computer Pairing a New Speed Sensor With Training Computer Using a NEW AccessoryPairing a New Cadence Sensor With Training Computer Pairing a New GPS Sensor With Training ComputerPairing a New Stride Sensor With Training Computer Polar Sport Zones Background InformationTarget zone Example Training benefitPolar ZoneOptimizer Heart Rate VariabilityMeasurement phases Benefits of the ZoneOptimizer featureZoneOptimizer measurement Running Cadence and Stride Length Maximum Heart RateDetermining Maximum Heart Rate Short-term analysis Polar Running IndexCooper test m Km hmmss 21.098 km 42.195 km Hmmss Running Index Performance LevelLong-term analysis Polar Endurance Training Program for Running and Cycling Polar Training Load FeatureSuitable Program Starting Level for Everybody Polar Training Articles Important Information ServiceCaring for Your Product Changing BatteriesChange Batteries Yourself Prior to changing the battery, please note the followingPrecautions Battery Lifetime in RCX5Minimizing Risks When Training Interference During TrainingTraining computer Technical SpecificationsTraining computer limit values Do not know where I am in the menu? Frequently Asked QuestionsTransmitter Water resistanceZoneOptimizer determination fails? Limited International Polar GuaranteeReceipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase Disclaimer Index

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