Polar S410, S210 user manual Fitness Test Settings, Carrying Out the Test

Fitness Test Settings

To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to do the following settings in the Options mode:

•Set your personal user information and long-term physical activity level.

•Set the Polar Fitness Test on.

•Set the HRmax-p on if you want to get a prediction of your maximum heart rate.

Carrying Out the Test

To get reliable test results, the following basic requirements apply:

•You should be relaxed and calm.

•The test can take place anywhere – home, office, health club – as long as the testing environment is peaceful. No disturbing noises

(Ex. television, radio or telephone), no other people talking to you.

•Keep the testing place, time of day and environment the same every time the test is repeated.

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

•Avoid heavy physical effort, alcoholic beverages or pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the day before.

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