Polar COACH user manual Heart rate reserve HRreserve = HRmax HRrest

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FULL: After having stored 43 lap times in the Heart Rate Measurement or 28 intervals in the Interval training mode FULL appears in the display. You can continue taking the lap times or intervals but they won’t be recorded into the Polar Coach's memory.

Graphic bar: The graphic bar consists of five blocks and indicates the settings of watch, heart rate or interval training functions. A flashing block means that the setting of that particular function is possible.

Heart rate: The number of heart beats per minute (bpm).

Heart rate reserve: HRreserve = HRmax - HRrest

HRmax : Maximum heart rate

HRrest : Resting heart rate

Int: Interval training

Karvonen formula: The calculation of a training heart rate by adding a given percentage of the heart rate reserve to the resting heart rate. This method gives an adjusted heart rate that is equivalent to the desired percentage of VO2max (maximal oxygen uptake).

LAP: In Measure and File modes, together with a number, indicates how many lap times have been stored.

Lap and split times: Time needed to move once around a closed course or track.

LAST: When the last interval begins, LAST appears in the display.

LIM1 / LIM2 / LIM3: Heart Rate Limits for Target Zones 1, 2 and 3.

Lower Limit: The lower heart rate limit of the target zone.

MAX: Together with a reading indicates maximum heart rate.

MEASURE: Measure mode. In the measure mode you can exercise either in the normal Heart Rate Measurement mode or in the Interval Training mode.

Polar Coded Transmitter: Automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to your wrist receiver. In a coded transmission the receiver accepts heart rate data only from your Polar Coded Transmitter. Coding significantly reduces crosstalk caused by other users of heart rate monitors. However, it does not necessarily reduce all environmental interference.

Polar Heart Touch: During the measurement mode bring the wrist receiver next to the Polar logo of the Polar Coded Transmitter for a moment.

Primary measurement display: In the Heart Rate Measurement mode the middle row of the display indicates either total exercising time, time of day or lap time according to your settings.

Reco Hr, recovery heart rate: Decrease in heart rate during the pre-set period of time.

Reco TI, recovery time: Time until a certain preset heart rate reading is reached.

Secondary measurement displays: The secondary measurement displays will be seen for a few seconds by bringing the wrist receiver next to the Polar logo on the Polar Coded Transmitter for a moment. The secondary measurement display depends on which of the three alternatives was chosen for the primary measurement display.

SET: Set mode.

Sound: Indicates the button sound in watch settings.

Target Zone limits: Target Zone limits are determined either according to the Karvonen formula or as percentages of maximum heart rate. The percentages are converted into heart rates in beats per minute.

TIM (In the Interval Training mode): Countdown timer for the interval.

TIM1 / TIM2 (In the Heart Rate Measurement mode): Timers 1 and 2 help you to divide your exercise session into separate phases (e.g. warm-up, exercise phase, cool down). Timers can be used individually (only Timer 1) or sequentially.

TIME: Indicates the time of day.

TIME 12h/24h: Indicates the 12h or 24h time mode in watch settings.

TZ, Target Zone: The area between the upper and lower target zone limits. Target Zone selection is based on personal fitness goals.

During heart rate measurement the TZ symbol with a block next to it indicates that you are exercising within the Target Zone. In File mode this indicates the time spent within the Target Zone.

During heart rate measurement the TZ symbol with a upper block flashing indicates that the heart rate is above the Target Zone. In File mode this indicates the time spent above the Target Zone.

During heart rate measurement indicates that the heart rate is below the Target Zone. In File mode this indicates the time spent below the Target Zone.

Upper limit: The upper heart rate limit for the target zone.

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Contents Function Button Road MAP Polar Coach Wrist ReceiverON/OFF COMContents Polar Coach Functions During the Interval Training ModeStopping the heart rate measurement Watch functions Basic functionsFreely programmable interval training functions Recording functionsAlarm Time Date AlarmHow to turn the alarm on or OFF in the Time of day display Continue from Setting the time of dayChoose from the following two alternatives to continue Continue from Setting the date Continue from Switching to a 12h or 24h time displayDay/month is flashing First digits are flashingTIM1, TIM2 / TIM OFFLIM1, LIM2, LIM3 Timers Continue from Setting the TimersStart the heart rate measurement Heart rate measurement mode Int is OFF Continue from Setting the heart rate limitsSetting heart rate limits Heart rate limitsReco TI Reco HRContinue from Setting the Interval function Continue from Setting the primary measurement displayChoose from These Alternatives Interval training mode Functions during the heart rate measurement modeIf you started to exercise in the interval training mode Functions during the interval training modeTo set the timers Setting the Timers Setting the Limits 1, 2Heart Rate DisplayQuick way to start the recovery calculation Setting the Recovery function LIM1 in useLIM1 and 2 in use LIM1, 2 and 3 in useStop the interval training session Recovery calculation startsChoose from the following two alternatives Information Recalling the training informationStopping AN Interval Training Session Restarting the Interval Training SessionExercise session information Interval training Mode Int on Continue from Recalling the training information Cool down phase infoExercising time Sampling rate COM appears in the display Training volume vs. training intensity vs. performanceDownloading VIA Polar Interface Age = Maximum Heart Rate HRmax HRmax Beats per minuteTarget heart rate Classification Based on Intensity Karvonen formulaRUN Interval Session Five minute intervalsBike Interval Session RUN/BIKE Intervals Precautions Polar Coach Wrist Receiver Electromagnetic Interference CrosstalkPrecautions Heart Symbol Flashes IRREGULARLY?Questions There is no Heart Rate READING?There are no Reactions to ANY BUTTONS? If the Battery of the Wrist Receiver Must be REPLACED?Display is Blank or FADING? Heart rate reserve HRreserve = HRmax HRrest Books Accessories Technical SpecificationsOFF Service Is the transmitter clean ?Is the transmitter being worn correctly ? Are the electrodes moist on the transmitter ?Limited Polar Warranty DisclaimerIndex Checking the secondary measurement displays
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