Polar S725X How to interpret the results, Recovered / Recovered, Normal / Normal Training State

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6.After 3 minutes, the wrist unit gives a signal and Stand up is displayed. Stand up and remain standing still for 3 minutes.

7.After 3 minutes the wrist unit again gives again a signal and the test is finished.

8.You can see both a numerical and a verbal interpretation of the result on the wrist unit display.

If the test fails, the wrist unit gives a signal and the text "Failed test" is displayed. You can retake the test by starting from the very beginning.

How to interpret the results

The wrist unit calculates five heart rate and heart rate variability based parameters. The OwnOptimizer values are calculated by comparing your latest results to your previous results. The wrist unit will display a written description of your training status. They are defined in detail below. The wrist unit also displays your average heart rate (bpm) while lying down (Rest HR), the highest heart rate while standing up (Peak HR) and the average heart rate while standing (Stand HR).

The display texts for interpretation of your OwnOptimizer values are:

Recovered / Recovered (1)

Your test heart rates are lower than average. This indicates that you have recovered very well. You can continue training, including intensive exercise sessions.

Normal / Normal Training State (2)

Your test heart rates are at a normal level. Go on with your training; include both light and intensive training sessions, and recovery days.

TrEffect / Training Effect (3)

Your test heart rates are higher than average. You may have exercised intensively in the previous days. You have two choices: 1) rest or light train for one or two days, or 2) continue intensive training for one or two days and then recover well.

Other sources of stress, the beginning of a fever or an attack of the flu can result in the same kind of response.

Steady / Steady Training State (4)

Your test heart rates have continuously been at a normal level for a long time now. Effective training requires both heavy training and good recovery, and this should cause variation in your test heart rates. Your OwnOptimizer Test indicates that you have not had very intensive training or good recovery for a while. Perform the test again after a rest or light training day. If the recovery is effective, you will get Recovered as a test result.

Stagnant / Stagnant Training State (5)

Your test heart rates are still at a normal level, and this has continued for a long time. Your test indicates that your training has not been intensive enough to develop optimally. To improve your condition most effectively, you should now include more intense or longer exercise sessions in your training.

Hard Tr / Hard Training Effect (6)

Your test heart rates have been higher than average several times. You may have trained hard on purpose. Your test indicates overloading, and you should recover well now. To control your recovery, perform the test again after one or two resting or easy training days.

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Contents Display symbols Down Signal/LightInfrared window StopPage Contents Getting Going TestsRunning/cycling computer parts and their functions Signal Light Stop Infrared window Buttons and their functionsUseful tips Easy start How to prepare the wrist unitInstalling the Polar S1 foot pod Assembling the S1 foot pod batteryMax 50 cm Installing the Polar Bike MountInstalling the Polar Speed Sensor Attaching the S1 foot pod on your shoeYou only need to install one of them How to put the transmitter onHow to start measuring your heart rate How to stop measuring your heart rate All that you can do with your running/cycling computerAfter exercising File see Section D. HOW to Recall Training Information Connection see the Separate Toolkit CD-ROM Manual HOW to Enter SettingsSex User information settingsUnits Date of birth BirthdaySelecting exercise type BasicUse E0 Exercise settings for Recording modeMaximum heart rate value HRmax Maximal oxygen uptake value VO2maxSetting exercise sets Interval Training SetBasicSet Turning limits on/off Setting timersSetting heart rate limits Setting pace limitSetting interval type Setting recovery calculationSetting the number of intervals and recoveries Repeat Setting interval recovery calculationNaming exercise sets Setting recording rateOwnCal calorie counter on/off Turning functions on/offAutoLap on/off Tests on/offPredicted maximum heart rate on/off HRmax-p Altitude and thermometer on/offCalibration by running Speed settingsRunning settings Calibrating the Polar S1 foot podBicycle settings Adjusting the wheel size WheelCalibration manually Cadence* on/off Power* on/offSelecting measuring units Monitor settingsNaming bike 1 and bike Turning activity/button sound on/offWatch settings Setting alarmTurning Help on/off Setting time of day Setting dateTurning reminders on/off Measuring mode Setting tipsExercise set in use Use E1-E5 Recording mode Turning the zone alarm on/off Illuminating the display Night ModeSwapping the heart rate/pace limits Pausing the exercise Storing lap and split timeSwapping the displayed exercise information Select the upper row information Starting an exercise setSelect the lower row information Select the middle row informationExercising with Interval Training Set Int On, E1-E5 Interval PhaseWarmUp phase CoolDown phase Warm-up phaseInterval session Recovery calculationExercising with BasicSet Int OFF, E1-E5 Recovery durationCool-down phase Starting the timersTips during the exercise Stopping the exerciseInterrupting an interval or recovery calculation Interrupting a phase of an interval training exerciseHeart touch function Pace information Pc. Avg/ Max Exercise time within, above and below the target zones Ascended meters/feet AscentPedaling index* PI Avg/Max Left right pedaling balance* LRB AvgInterval information Interval Training information EXE. SETLap information Laps Recovery informationBest Lap LapsRecorded samples Deleting a fileDeleting all files Records file Resetting your cumulative counts to zeroOwnIndex TestsPolar Fitness Test Returning to your previous maximum valuePredicted maximum heart rate HRmax-p Start the test Fitness test settingsTurn the Fitness test sound signal on/off Carrying out the testUpdate OwnIndex and HRmax-p Interrupt the testFitness classes OwnOptimizer Training OptimizerMonitoring your OwnOptimizer values Baseline testsTrEffect / Training Effect How to interpret the resultsRecovered / Recovered Normal / Normal Training StateAnalyzing the result with the PC software OverReach / OverreachingOverTrS / Sympathetic Overtraining OverTrP / Parasympathetic OvertrainingCare and Maintenance Taking care of your Polar running/cycling computerBatteries Transmitter Speed Sensor S1 foot podPrecautions ServiceWrist unit Exercise equipment Polar running/cycling computer and interferenceMinimising possible risks in exercising Electromagnetic interferenceHeart symbol flashes irregularly? Cannot turn my HRmax-p on?There is no heart rate reading -? There are no reactions to any buttons? Battery of the wrist unit must be replaced?Heart rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high? Display is blank or fading?Check Sensor message appears on the display? Technical SpecificationsTransmitter Connector StrapSpeed sensor Limit Values Default SettingsMaximum heart rate Polar DisclaimerActivity level AutoLapInZone/ Above/ Below indicate Interval, Int Options modeDisplay texts Connect InfraredRecoTime, time-based recovery RecoDist, distance-basedRecoHr, heart-rate-based 36, 53, 54, 59 IndexPolar MobileLink Application AccessoriesPower Output Sensor Polar Cadence Sensor128