• Avoideating, drinking and smoking 2-3 hours prior to the test.
Performing the Test
Select Test> Optimizer > Start > Optimizer Lie Down
Arrows indicate the test is ongoing. Do not move during this first part of the test, which lasts 3
minutes.
After 3 minutes, the cycling computer will beep and OptimizerStand up is displayed. Stand up and
remain standing still for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes, the cycling computer will beep again and the test is finished.
A numerical and written interpretation of the result is displayed. Press DOWN to see your average heart
rate (bpm) while lying down (HRrest), the highest heart rate while standing up (HRpeak), and the average
heart rate while standing (HRstand).
Youcan interrupt the test in any phase by pressing STOP. Optimizer Testcanceled is displayed.
If the cycling computer cannot receive your heart rate signal, the message Testfailed. Check WearLink is
displayed. In which case, you should check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and that the textile
strap fits snugly.
Afterthe Test
How to Interpret Results
The cycling computer calculates five heart rate and heart rate variability based parameters. The
OwnOptimizer values are calculated by comparing your latest results to previous ones. The cycling
computer will display a written description of your training status. The descriptions are defined in
detail below.
GoodRecovery (1)
Yourheart rate is lower than average. This indicates that you have recovered very well. You can
continue training, including intensive exercise sessions.
NormalState (2)
Yourheart rate is at a normal level. Go on with your training; include both light and intensive training
sessions, and recovery days.
TrainingEffect (3)
Yourheart rate is higher than average. You may have exercised intensively in the previous days. You
have two choices: 1) rest or train lightly for one or two days, or 2) continue intensive training for one or
two days and then recover well. Other sources of stress such as the beginning of a fever or an attack of
the flu can result in the same kind of response.
SteadyState (4)
Yourheart rate has continuously been at a normal level for a long time now. Effective training requires
both heavy training and good recovery,and this should cause variation in your heart rate results. Your
OwnOptimizer result indicates that you have not had very intensive training or good recovery for a
while. Perform the test again after a rest or light training day.If the recovery is effective, your result
should show Good recovery.
StagnantState (5)
Yourheart rate is still at a normal level, and this has continued for a long time. The result indicates
that your training has not been intensive enough to develop optimally.To improve your condition
effectively,you should now include more intense or longer exercise sessions in your program.
HardTraining (6)
Yourheart rate has been higher than average several times. You may have trained hard on purpose.
The result indicates overloading, and you should try to recover well now.To monitor your recovery,
perform the test again after one or two resting or easy training days.
Overreaching (7)
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