Polar F11 user manual Performing the Fitness Test

6.1 PERFORMING THE FITNESS TEST

Note: Before you can perform the Polar Fitness Test, you need to enter your personal user information and long-term physical activity level in the User Settings (see page 68) and to wear your transmitter (see page 12).

It takes 3-5 minutes to perform the test.

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

•The test can take place anywhere - at home, in the office, and at a health club - as long as the test environment is peaceful. There should be no disturbing noises (for example, television, radio or telephone), or other people talking to you.

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

•You should be relaxed and calm.

•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.

•Lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test.

1.In the Time of Day display press OK. Exercise is displayed.

2.Press the / buttons until Test is displayed. Press OK.

3.Press the / buttons to select TEST. Press OK.

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