Polar F11 user manual Men, Fitness Classes

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6.2.1 FITNESS CLASSES

The Polar Fitness Test result, your OwnIndex, is most meaningful when comparing your individual values and changes in them. OwnIndex can also be interpreted according to your gender and age. Locate your OwnIndex on the table to find your current cardiovascular fitness classification, compare it with those who are of the same age and gender.

 

Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

 

 

YEARS

VERY

LOW

FAIR MODERATE GOOD

VERY

ELITE

 

 

LOW

 

 

 

 

GOOD

 

MEN

20-24

< 32

32-37

38-43 44-50

51-56

57-62

>62

25-29

< 31

31-35

36-42

43-48

49-53

54-59

>59

30-34

< 29

29-34

35-40 41-45

46-51

52-56

>56

 

 

35-39

< 28

28-32

33-38 39-43

44-48

49-54

>54

 

40-44

< 26

26-31

32-35 36-41

42-46

47-51

>51

 

45-49

< 25

25-29

30-34 35-39

40-43

44-48

>48

 

50-54

< 24

24-27

28-32 33-36

37-41

42-46

>46

 

55-59

< 22

22-26

27-30 31-34

35-39

40-43

>43

 

60-65

< 21

21-24

25-28 29-32

33-36

37-40

>40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOMEN

20-24

< 27

27-31

32-36 37-41

42-46

47-51

>51

25-29

< 26

26-30

31-35 36-40

41-44

45-49

>49

30-34

< 25

25-29

30-33 34-37

38-42

43-46

>46

35-39

< 24

24-27

28-31

32-35

36-40

41-44

>44

40-44

< 22

22-25

26-29 30-33

34-37

38-41

>41

 

 

45-49

< 21

21-23

24-27 28-31

32-35

36-38

>38

 

50-54

< 19

19-22

23-25 26-29

30-32

33-36

>36

 

55-59

< 18

18-20

21-23 24-27

28-30

31-33

>33

 

60-65

< 16

16-18

19-21

22-24

25-27

28-30

>30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This classification is based on a literature review of 62 studies where VO2max was measured directly in healthy adult subjects in the USA, Canada and 7 European countries. Reference: Shvartz E, Reibold RC: Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med; 61:3-11, 1990.

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Contents Polar F11 Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Dear customer Polar F11 Quick GuideContents 11.1 Wrist Unit Polar Web ServicesIntroduction to the F11 Heart Rate Monitor Product ElementsLight Wrist Unit Buttons and SymbolsSymbols Basic Settings Page To measure your heart rate, you need to wear the transmitter Measuring Your Heart RatePage Overview of Keeps U Fit workout program Keeps U FIT Workout ProgramCreating Your Program Maximize View and Edit Your Program Your Weekly Exercise Targets Weekly TargetsLight Moderate Adding Exercise Session to Your Program Your Exercise Session TargetsPress OK Exercise Session Targets Deleting Exercise Session Editing Exercise TargetsProgram Settings Exercise SettingsProgram On or Off Selection Buttons. Press OK Starting Exercise Recording ExercisingFunctions During Exercise Checking the Time of DayExercise Heart rate limits SettingsExercise Targets displayed if Limits are onCalories Time of Day Exercise duration Fitness bullets Changing the Displayed Exercise InformationSwitching the Backlight On Switching Keylock On or OffPausing the Exercise Stopping the Exercise and Viewing Exercise Summary Changing Settings During ExercisePage Exercise Settings Selecting ExercisePress the / buttons to select Exercise or HR SET. Press OK Selecting HR Set Ownzone Page Your current heart rate OwnZone UpdatedDiary Monitoring Your ProgressPage Moderate DiaryHR Zones Light Intensity zone bar is highlightedExtra Diary Changing the Default Diary ViewDefault value HardPress the button to open the reminder How to Update Your Extra Diary ValueWeekly and Monthly FOLLOW-UP Weekly FOLLOW-UPMonthly FOLLOW-UP Checking Saved Information File Calories Exercise FileFollowing information is displayed DurationHeart Rate Deleting FileTotals File Total DurationTotal Calories Resetting Total Counters Reset Total Counters? is displayed. Press OKDiary File Extra HR ZonesPolar Fitness Test Ownindex Performing the Fitness Test Your current OwnIndex VO2max, ml/kg/min Deleting OwnIndex Value Fitness Test TrendFitness Classes MENUpdate Your Program Watch Settings SettingsTimer Setting Switching the Timer Alarm OffReminder Time Reminder SettingsAdding a Reminder Reminder DateReminder Text Editing AlarmRepeat ExerciseReminder text Reminder time Reminder date Exercise name Viewing and Editing RemindersAlarm Setting Switching the Reminder Alarm OffSwitching the Alarm Off Time Setting Time 2 SettingDate Setting Heart Rate Settings HR Sets default settingsOwnZone Vol General Automatic Silent Off HR Alarm Volume Setting HR Limits SettingPress OK to return to the HR Set view Buttons to set the upper limit. Press OK ManualPhysiologist for an exercise stress test Manual limits before your age-based limits are displayedAge + . ? Diary SettingsHR View Setting HR Set RenamingUser Settings LOW TOPHigh ModeratePage Page General Settings Volume for SoundsButton Lock Setting Keylock Help Settings Units SettingsLanguage Settings Data Transfer Service Care and MaintenanceWearLink Connector Interference During Exercise PrecautionsDo you have a history of breathing problems? Minimizing Possible Risks When ExercisingThere is no heart rate reading -? Frequently Asked QuestionsWrist unit battery needs to be changed? Transmitter Technical SpecificationLimited Polar International Guarantee Disclaimer Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy ProfessorintieTel +358 8 5202 Fax +358 8 5202 Index 12h/24h time mode