Polar A300 user manual Training Benefit, Feedback Benefit

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Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med; 61:3-11, 1990.

VO2MAX

A clear link exists between maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) of the body and cardiorespiratory fitness because oxygen delivery to tissues is dependent on lung and heart function. VO2max (maximal oxygen uptake, maximal aerobic power) is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be used by the body during maximal exercise; it is related directly to the maximal capacity of the heart to deliver blood to the muscles. VO2max can be measured or predicted by fitness tests (e.g. maximal exercise tests, submaximal exercise tests, Polar Fit- ness Test). VO2max is a good index of cardiorespiratory fitness and a good predictor of performance capability in endurance events such as distance running, cycling, cross-country skiing, and swimming.

VO2max can be expressed either as milliliters per minute (ml/min = ml ■ min-1) or this value can be divided by the person’s body weight in kilograms (ml/kg/min = ml ■ kg-1■ min-1).

TRAINING BENEFIT

Training Benefit gives you textual feedback on your performance for each training session helping you better understand the effectiveness of your training. You can see the feedback in Flow app and Flow web service. To get the feedback, you need to have trained at least a total of 10 minutes in the heart rate zones. Training Benefit feedback is based on heart rate zones. It reads into how much time you spend and how many calories you burn in each zone.

The descriptions of different training benefit options are listed in the table below

Feedback	Benefit
Maximum training+	That was a hard session! You improved your sprint speed and the
	nervous system of your muscles, which make you more efficient.
	This session also increased your resistance to fatigue.

Maximum training	That was a hard session! You improved your sprint speed and the
	nervous system of your muscles, which make you more efficient.

Maximum & Tempo training	What a session! You improved your speed and efficiency. This
	session also significantly developed your aerobic fitness and your
	ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer.

Tempo & Maximum training	What a session! You significantly improved your aerobic fitness
	and your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer. This ses-
	sion also developed your speed and efficiency.

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Contents Page Contents Training Features Training SummaryPolar Flow App and Web Service Firmware Update Reset A300 Important Information Page Introduction Polar A300USB cable Polar Flow AppSET UP Your A300 After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have funGET Started PictureWristband Quick SET UPBasic Settings Page Practical Tips Button Functions and Menu StructureButton Functions Pairing Menu StructurePair a Heart Rate Sensor with A300 Pair a Mobile Device with A300Delete a Pairing Settings Sport Profile SettingsSettings Sport ProfilesPhysical Settings General SettingsFlight Mode Pair and SyncInactivity Alert UnitsWatch Settings AlarmAbout Product TimeDate Format Watch FaceTraining Wear Heart Rate SensorStart a Training Session Start a Training Session with a TargetTraining with Heart Rate During TrainingTraining Views Training Without Heart Rate Training with a Duration or Calorie Based Training TargetPage Training with a Phased Training Target PAUSE/STOP a Training Session Functions During TrainingLock a Zone See the Time of DAYPage Training History in A300 Training SummaryAfter Training Polar Flow WEB Service Polar Flow APPFeatures 24/7 Activity TrackingActivity Goal Activity DataInactivity Alert Sport Profiles Sleep Information AT Flow WEB Service and Flow APPActivity Data in Flow APP and Flow WEB Service Energy Pointer Smart Coaching FeaturesSmart Calories Example Heart Heart Rate ZonesTarget zone Intensity % of HRmax Hard Light Very Light Target zone Intensity % of HRmax Fitness Test Before the TestTest Results TroubleshootingPerforming the Test Women Age / Years Very low Training Benefit Feedback BenefitFeedback Benefit Feedback Polar Flow APP and WEB Service Plan Your Training FeedExplore DiaryPhased target Create a Training TargetQuick Target FavoritesAdd a Training Target to Favorites FavoritesSync the Targets to Your A300 Sport Profiles in Flow WEB Service Edit a FavoriteRemove a favorite ADD a Sport ProfileSyncing BasicsHeart Rate Gestures and FeedbackSync with Flow WEB Service VIA Flowsync Sync with Flow APPPage Firmware Update To update the firmwareReset A300 Important Information Taking Care of Your A300Storing ServiceHeart Rate Sensor Charging A300 Battery BatteriesBattery Operating Time LOW Battery NotificationsPrecautions Changing Heart Rate Sensor BatteryElectromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment Minimizing Risks When TrainingInterference During Training Technical Specification H7 Heart Rate Sensor Polar Flowsync Software and USB CableMarking on case back Water resistant characteristics Polar Flow Mobile Application CompatibilityWater Resistance Computer operating systemLimited International Polar Guarantee Marking on case backCompliance Statement Compliance Statement CanadaIndustry Canada IC regulatory information Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaUSA FCC regulatory informationDisclaimer