Polar M51, M21, M22, M52 user manual Ownindex

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OWNINDEX

OwnIndex is a score which is comparable to VO2max, a commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness. OwnIndex is a result of the Polar Fitness Test™, which is an easy, safe and quick way to estimate maximal aerobic power. The OwnIndex is based on heart rate, heart rate variability at rest, body structure and self-assessed physical activity.

Cardiovascular or aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport oxygen to your body. The better the cardiovascular fitness, the stronger and more efficient your heart is.

Having good cardiovascular fitness has many health benefits. For example, it decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke and high blood pressure.

If you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness, it takes a minimum of 6 weeks of regular training to see a noticeable change. Less fit individuals see progress even more rapidly and for more active individuals more time is needed.

Cardiovascular fitness is best improved by exercise types which use large muscle groups. Such activities include e.g. walking, jogging, swimming, rowing, skating, cross-country skiing and cycling.

To be able to follow your fitness progress start with measuring your OwnIndex a couple of times during the first two weeks to get a reliable baseline value. Thereafter repeat the test approximately once a month.

OwnIndex can be measured with Polar M51 and M52 Heart Rate Monitors. Polar Fitness Test is targeted to healthy adults.

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Contents Polar M52/POLAR M51/ Polar M22/POLAR M21 Page How the Polar Heart Rate Monitor works Setting the alarm Setting the time of dayN T E N T S Start the heart rate measurementStop the heart rate measurement Minimizing possible risks in exercisingP O R T a N T T O R E M E M B E R HOW the Polar Heart Rate Monitor Works T T I N G G O I N G T T O N S a N D T H E I R F U N C T I O N S Time of DAY ExerciseFile OptionsUser SET is displayed SettingsE R I N F O R M a T I O N User appears, 1 or 2 is flashing Setting Weight12h time mode lbs 24h time mode kg Setting SEX Setting HeightSetting AGE AGE appears and the digits for years are flashingChoose from the following two alternatives to continue Setting Activity LevelActivity appears and LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH is flashing Turning Ownzone ON/OFFOwnzone OFF or Basic or LOW or High is displayed Ownzone on or OFF is displayedOn or OFF is flashing OFF or Basic or LOW or High is flashingOFF is flashing Setting Heart Rate Limits ManuallyOwnzone OFF is displayed Limits is displayed Upper limit is flashingTurning the Owncal Calorie Counter ON/OFF Owncal on or OFF is displayedChoose from the following two alternatives to continue Turning Polar Fitness Test ON/OFF Fit. Test on or OFF is displayedT T I N G T H E W a T C H Setting the 12/24 H Time ModeSetting the Alarm 12h or 24h is flashingMinutes start to flash If you have 12h time mode, AM or PM starts to flashHours start to flash Time and the time of day are displayed h or 24h is flashing If you chose 12h time mode Time AM or Time PM is displayedSetting the Date Seconds go to zeroYear is displayed Digits for the year start to flash Month or DAY is displayed First digits start to flashMonth or DAY is displayed Middle digits start to flash Measurement You can now start warmup with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor Ownzone W T O D E T E R M I N E Y O U R O W N Z O N EReset the stopwatch OZ appears in the display Stopwatch starts runningN Z O N E M E T H O D S Appears on the display L U M I N a T E T H E D I S P L a Y Functions DuringE Y O U R H E a R T R a T E Measure Exercise Time Zone OwncalA P T H E U S E R A R T / S T O P T H E S T O P W a T C HE C K E X E R C I S E I N F O R M a T I O N Stopwatch ExerciseA P T H E H E a R T R a T E L I M I T S Stop the Heart Rate File is displayed Recalling Training InformationT E E E X E R C I S E K C a L / FAT AT E S T O W N I N D E To reset the total calorie expenditure count to zeroTo reset the cumulative exercise time count to zero Interpreting the OwnIndexOwnindex Activity is displayed and LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH is flashing T N E S S T E S T S E T T I N G SSET the Activity Level Activity LevelOptions is displayed SET the Fitness Test Mode onR R Y I N G O U T T H E T E S T FIT.TEST ON/OFF is displayedFIT.TEST is displayed Your current OwnIndex and the testing date are displayedPrepare the Wrist Receiver Relax Yourself for 1-3 MinutesT N E S S T E S T R E S U L T Women Fitness ClassesMEN Care and Maintenance Polar recycles used transmitters T T E R I E SR V I C E Precautions V I R O N M E N TCrosstalk Page Frequently Asked Questions A T S H O U L D I D O I FPage Heart Rate Reading Becomes Erratic or Extremely HIGH? Heart Symbol Flashes IRREGULARLY?There is no Heart Rate Reading -? Polar Heart Rate Monitor enters the Time of day display Battery of the Wrist Receiver Must be REPLACED?There are no Reactions to ANY BUTTONS? Display is Blank or FADING?Polar Glossary Page Wrist Receiver Default SettingsPolar Transmitter Models M52 and M51 Limit ValuesLimited Polar Warranty Disclaimer Index CANADA, H8T 3C4