Polar S510, S520 manual Update OwnIndex and HRmax-p, Fitness Classes, Interrupt the Test

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Interrupt the Test

•You can stop the test any time during the test by pressing the stop button. Failed TEST is displayed for a few seconds.

The latest OwnIndex and HRmax-p are not replaced.

If the wrist receiver does not succeed in receiving your heart rate at the beginning or during the test, the test will fail. Check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and the elastic strap is snug enough.

Update OwnIndex and HRmax-p

You can update your OwnIndex and HRmax-p values to the Options mode/ User information. When you update these values regularly, the reading in percentages of your maximum heart rate and calorie calculation give more accurate individual information.

1.In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until FIT. TEST is displayed.

2.Press OK to enter the Fitness Test mode.

3.Scroll up or down until Update USER SET is displayed. This display appears if you have not updated your latest test results.

4.Press OK to update the OwnIndex and HRmax-p values.

5.To return to the Time of Day display, press and hold the stop button.

Your maximum heart rate value is updated if the HRmax-p is on.

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, compared with those who are of the same age and gender.

 

Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

 

(years)

(very

(poor)

(fair)

(average)

(good)

(very

(excellent)

MEN

 

poor)

 

 

 

 

good)

 

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

WOMEN

60-65

< 21

21-24

25-28

29-32

33-36

37-40

>40

45-49

< 21

21-23

24-27

28-31

32-35

36-38

>38

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The classification is based on literature review of 62 studies where VO 2max 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 Stop Down Signal/LightRoad Map Page Contents Getting Going Stop Buttons and Their FunctionsUseful Tips Easy Start How to Prepare the Wrist ReceiverInstalling the Polar Bike Mount Installing the Polar Speed SensorHow to Put the Transmitter On You only need to install oneHow to Start Measuring Your Heart Rate Modes and Their Functions How to Stop Measuring Your Heart RateAfter Exercising File Options HOW to Enter Settings Sex User Information SettingsUnits Date of birth BirthdaySelecting Exercise Type BasicUse E0 Exercise SettingsMaximum Heart Rate Value HRmax Maximal Oxygen Uptake Value VO2maxInterval Training Set Setting Exercise SetsBasicSet Turning Heart Rate Limits on/off Setting TimersSetting Heart Rate Limits Setting Interval TypeSetting the Number of Intervals and Recoveries Setting Recovery CalculationNaming Exercise Sets Turning Functions on/offOwnCal Calorie Counter on/off Fitness Test on/off Bicycle Feature SettingsPredicted Maximum Heart Rate on/off HRmax-p Method Adjusting the Wheel Size WheelAutostart on/off AutoStrt Cadence* on/off CadenceNaming Bike 1 and Bike Turning Help on/off Monitor SettingsTurning the Activity/Button Sound on/off Selecting Measuring UnitsSetting Date Watch SettingsSetting Time of Day Setting AlarmMeasure Mode Setting TipsExercise Exercise set in use E1-E5 Autostart for Recording a Cycling Exercise Exercise Recording ModeTurning the Heart Rate Zone Alarm on/off Storing Lap and Split Time Pausing the ExerciseSwapping the Heart Rate Limits Illuminating the DisplaySelect the Upper Row Information Resetting the Stopwatch to ZeroSwapping the Displayed Exercise Information Select the Middle Row InformationStarting an Exercise Set Warm-up PhaseExercising with Interval Training Set Int On, E1-E5 Recovery Calculation Interval PhaseInterval Session Exercising with BasicSet Int OFF, E1-E5 Recovery durationCool-down Phase Starting the TimersTips During the Exercise Stopping the ExerciseHOW to Recall Training Information Speed Information Spd. Avg/ Max Recovery Information of BasicSet Exercise RecoExercise Time Exe. Time Exercise Distance Exe. DistCumulative Exercise Time Count Tot. Time Cadence Information* Cad. Avg/ MaxCalorie Expenditure KCal Cumulatice Calorie Count Tot. KCalBest Lap Recovery informationInterval information Lap Information LapsLaps Resetting Your Cumulative Counts to ZeroConnection to Computer Downloading Training Data to a ComputerUploading Settings from Computer OwnIndex Polar Fitness TestPredicted Maximum Heart rate HRmax-p Start the Test Fitness Test SettingsTurn the Fitness Test Sound Signal on/off Carrying Out the TestFitness Classes Update OwnIndex and HRmax-pInterrupt the Test Care MaintenanceTaking care of your Polar heart rate monitor Wrist Receiver Battery Replacement for Polar Speed SensorService Batteries TransmitterElectromagnetic Interference PrecautionsUsing the Heart Rate Monitor in a Water Environment Polar Heart Rate Monitor and InterferenceIf you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact Frequently Asked Questions There are no reactions to any buttons? Battery of the wrist receiver must be replaced?Heart rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high? Display is blank or fading?Elastic Strap Technical SpecificationSpeed Sensor Default SettingsLimit Values Disclaimer Limited Polar WarrantyPolar Glossary Maximal oxygen uptake maximal aerobic power, VO2maxCoded heart rate transmission Display Texts Display SymbolsRecoHr, Heart-rate-based RecoDist, distance-based102 IndexPage Page
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