Polar RC3 GPS Polar Fitness Test, Before the Test, Performing the Test, Enter User Information

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9. POLAR FITNESS TEST

The Polar Fitness Test is an easy, safe, and quick way to measure your aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness at rest. The result, Polar OwnIndex, is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), which is commonly used to evaluate aerobic fitness. Your long-term level of physical activity, heart rate, heart rate variability at rest, gender, age, height, and body weight all influence OwnIndex. The Polar Fitness Test is developed for use by healthy adults.

Aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport oxygen to your body. The better your aerobic fitness, the stronger and more efficient your heart is. Good aerobic fitness has many health benefits. For example, it helps in decreasing high blood pressure and your risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. If you want to improve your aerobic fitness it takes, on average, six weeks of regular training to see a noticeable change in your OwnIndex. Less fit individuals see progress even more rapidly. The better your aerobic fitness, the smaller the improvements in your OwnIndex.

Aerobic fitness is best improved by training types that use large muscle groups. Such activities include running, cycling, walking, rowing, swimming, skating, and cross-country skiing.

To monitor your progress, start by measuring your OwnIndex a couple of times during the first two weeks in order to get a baseline value, and then repeat the test approximately once a month.

To make sure the test results are reliable, the following basic requirements apply:

•You can perform the test anywhere - at home, at the office, at a health club - provided the testing environment is peaceful. There should be no disturbing noises (e.g. television, radio, or telephone) and no other people talking to you.

•Always take the test in the same environment and at the same hour.

•Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to testing.

•Avoid heavy physical exertion, alcohol, and pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the previous day.

•You should be relaxed and calm. Lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test.

Before the Test

Wear the heart rate sensor

For further information, see Wearing the Heart Rate Sensor (page 13)

Enter User Information

Select MENU > Settings > User information

To carry out the Polar Fitness Test, enter your personal user information and long-term physical activity level in User settings.

Performing the Test

Select MENU > Fitness test > Start test

The test starts once the training computer detects your heart rate. The progress bar indicates that the test is ongoing. Stay relaxed and limit body movements and 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 32).

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 sensor is displayed. Check that the heart rate sensor electrodes are wet and that the strap is snug enough, and start the test again.

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Contents Polar RC3 GPS Contents Before the Test Performing the Test After the Test NEW AccessoryIntroduction Key Features and BenefitsWith WebSync software you can ALL-IN-ONE Training SystemTraining Computer Parts Training SoftwareAvailable Accessories Press and hold SettingsButton Functions Menu StructureFitness Test Charging Your Training Computer Training Computer BatteryBattery operating time Low battery notifications Battery Status IndicationCharge before training Sport Profile Settings Setting UP the Training ComputerBasic Settings Start by pressing Start TrainingWearing the Heart Rate Sensor Starting a Training SessionSelect the sport profile Start recording the training session Do not move your arm during the search. Keep stillStart Training Session with Polar ZoneOptimizer Train with Polar ZoneOptimizerHeart rate sensor GPS function on S3+ stride sensor Training ViewsCalories ZonePointer Time of day Time in Zone Duration Symbols on the display / Explanation Cadence Heart rate Symbols on the display / Explanation CaloriesDistance DurationLock a Sport Zone Night ModeButton Functions During Training Record a LapView Quick Menu Pause / Stop Training RecordingBack to Starting Point Feedback Training benefit After TrainingTraining Benefit Visible if the heart rate sensor is in use Training FilesSport zones Speed sensor is in useEnglish Training File Views Information Displayed Delete Files Totals Since Reset Week SummariesReset Totals Week SummariesUtilize Polar Endurance Training Programs How to set up your computer for data transmissionPOLARPERSONALTRAINER.COM Analyze Your Training DataCycling Settings SettingsRunning Settings Method Bike SettingsOther Sport Settings Heart Rate SettingsOwnIndex User Information SettingsGeneral Settings Maximum Heart Rate HRmaxTraining Mode Watch SettingsTime Mode Pre-training modeEnglish Wear the heart rate sensor Polar Fitness TestBefore the Test Performing the TestWomen Update to VO2max?After the Test Fitness Level Classes MenAnalyzing OwnIndex Results with Software Ownindex resultsDelete OwnIndex Value Pairing a New Speed Sensor with the Training Computer NEW AccessoryPairing a New Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New Heart Rate Sensor with the Training ComputerCalibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor Pairing a New Cadence Sensor with the Training ComputerPairing a New Stride Sensor with the Training Computer Set correct lap distance Calibration by Running WizardSet Calibration Factor Manually Set correct distance Polar Sport Zones Polar Smart CoachingPolar ZoneOptimizer Benefits of the ZoneOptimizer featureHeart Rate Variability ZoneOptimizer measurement Measurement phasesDetermining Maximum Heart Rate Maximum Heart RateRunning Cadence and Stride Length Short-term analysis Men Polar Running IndexExample Long-term analysis Cooper test m Km hmmss 21.098 km 42.195 km HmmssPolar Endurance Training Program for Running and Cycling Polar Training Load FeatureSuitable Program Starting Level for Everybody Caring for Your Product Important InformationBatteries ServiceChange the Heart Rate Sensor Battery Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment PrecautionsChanging Heart Rate Sensor Battery Interference During TrainingMinimizing Risks When Training Technical SpecificationsTraining computer limit values On your wrist. Keep your wrist stationary and raised Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion/Problem Answer/Solution Water resistanceGPS? Charge is critically low. The training computer Receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase Limited International Polar GuaranteeDisclaimer Index
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