Polar F11 user manual Maximize

4.OwnIndex: The determination of your current fitness level affects the amount of exercise at different intensity levels that the Program recommends.

•If you have already performed the Fitness Test, your latest OwnIndex value is displayed.

If you know your maximal aerobic power (VO2max, ml/kg/min) from a laboratory measurement or from another fitness test you perform regularly, you can adjust your OwnIndex by pressing the / buttons. Press OK.

5.Target: Press the / buttons to select the Program level according to your target: MAXIMIZE, IMPROVE, or MAINTAIN. Target selection affects your target exercise time. Press OK.

Maximize

Select Maximize if your target is to maximize your current aerobic fitness level. Select Maximize if you have been exercising regularly for at least 10-12 weeks and exercising nearly every day is not a problem for you. The Program recommends that you exercise approximately five hours a week, divided into four to six exercise sessions.

Improve

Select Improve if your target is to improve your current aerobic fitness level and you are able to exercise regularly. The Program recommends that you exercise approximately three hours a week, divided into three to five exercise sessions.

Maintain

Select Maintain if your target is to maintain your current aerobic fitness level. If you have not exercised recently, Maintain is a good start for you and may even improve your fitness. The Program recommends that you exercise approximately one and half-hour per week, divided into two to three exercise sessions.

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