Polar CS400 Before the Test, Performing the Test, Wear the Transmitter, Enter User Information

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formula (220 - age). For further information on HRmax, see User Settings.

To make sure the test results are reliable, the following basic requirements apply:

You can perform the test anywhere - at home, at the office, at a health club - provided the testing environment is peaceful. There should be no disturbing noises (e.g. television, radio, or telephone) and no other people talking to you.

Always take the test in the same environment and at the same hour.

Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to testing.

Avoid heavy physical exertion, alcohol, and pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the previous day.

You should be relaxed and calm. Lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test.

Before the Test

Wear the Transmitter

For further information, see Wear the Transmitter.

Enter User Information

Select Settings > User

To carry out the Polar Fitness Test, enter your personal user information (if you entered the personal user information before, there is no need to do this again) and long-term physical activity level in the User settings.

Set HRmax-p On

If you want to obtain your predicted maximum heart rate value, turn HRmax-p on.

Select Test > Fitness > HR max -p > On

Performing the Test

Select Test > Fitness > Start > Fitness Test Lie Down

The fitness test begins in five seconds. Arrows indicate that the test is ongoing. Stay relaxed and limit body movements and communication with other people.

If you have not set your long-term physical activity level in User Settings, Set your personal activity level is displayed. Select Top, High, Moderate, or Low. For further information on activity levels, see User Settings.

If your cycling computer does not receive your heart rate at the beginning or during the test, the test fails and Test failed, check WearLink is displayed. Check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and that the textile strap is snug enough, and start the test again.

When the test is over, you will hear two beeps. OwnIndex is displayed with a numerical value and level evaluation. For further information on evaluations, see Fitness Level Classes.

To display your Predicted maximum heart rate value press DOWN. Press OK to exit.

Update to VO2 max? is displayed.

Select Yes to save the OwnIndex value to your user settings and Fitness Test Trend menu.

Select No only if you know your laboratory-measured VO2max value, and if it differs more than one fitness level class from the OwnIndex result. Your OwnIndex value is saved only to the Fitness Test Trend menu only. For further information, see Fitness Test Trend.

Update to HR max? (if HRmax-p(if HRmax-p is on) is displayed.

Select Yes to save the value to your user settings.

Select No if you know your laboratory-measured HRmax.

Stop the test at any time by pressing STOP. Fitness Test canceled is displayed for a few seconds.

Saved OwnIndex and HRmax-p values, they will be used for calculating calorie consumption.

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Contents Polar CS400 Contents Precautions Watch SettingsCare and Maintenance View Program Perform Programmed ExercisePage E T T I N G S TA R T E D Basic SettingsWheel size diameter inches Wheel size setting mm Measuring Wheel SizeSex Select Male or Female Plan your training R E P a R E F O R T R a I N I N GMenu Structure Exercise TypesCreate New Exercises With Your Cycling Computer Create a New Exercise with ZonesCreate a New Exercise Without Zones Start Training R a I N I N GWear the Transmitter Create New Exercises with Polar ProTrainerInformation on the Display Graph view Symbols on the Display Text on the display SymbolTake a Lap Button Functions During ExerciseLock a Zone Zoom the Display Illuminate the Display Night mode onView Settings Menu Pause ExerciseAnalyze Exercise Results F T E R T R a I N I N GStop Exercise Exercise LogBasic information Additional Basic Information Bike informationSport Zones Phases Laps Weekly Summary E T T I N G S Feature SettingsExercise types Recording Rate Calibrating the Altitude AutomaticallyAutomatic Lap Recording Bike SettingsUsing the HeartTouch Function CS400 Heart Rate ViewArrival time Wheel SizeAutostart On / Off Speed On / OffHeart Rate HRmax, HRsit User SettingsGeneral Settings Maximal Oxygen Intake VO2maxWatch Settings Event AlarmTime Shortcut Button Quick Menu R a I N I N G P R O G R a MPersonalize the Cycling Computer Display View ProgramTo view your daily program To view your weekly programView your daily exercise Start Exercising Exercise with PhasesPerform Programmed Exercise Views during the exerciseFunctions During Exercise E S T SPolar Fitness Test Lap MenuWear the Transmitter Before the TestPerforming the Test Enter User InformationFitness Level Classes After the TestFitness Test Trend Delete OwnIndex Value A C K G R O U N D I N F O R M AT I O NPolar Sport Zones Analyzing OwnIndex Results with Polar ProTrainer 5 SoftwareOwnZone Training LightHeart Rate Reserve Maximum Heart RateHeart Rate Value in a Sitting Position Determining Maximum Heart RateHeart Rate Variability Care and MaintenanceU S T O M E R S E R V I C E I N F O R M AT I O N Polar Article LibraryStore the strap and the connector separately ServiceChanging Cycling Computer Battery Changing BatteriesInterference During Exercise PrecautionsSpeed and Cadence Sensors Battery Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise EquipmentTechnical Specifications Minimizing Risks When ExercisingCycling computer limit values There are no reactions to any buttons? Frequently Asked QuestionsDo not know where I am in the menu? Cycling computer does not measure the calories?…the altitude readings are inaccurate? Limited Polar International GuaranteeAltitude keeps changing even if I am not moving? Memory low is displayed?Polar Disclaimer Index