TestYour Fitness Level
ThePolar Fitness TestTM is an easy and quick way
tomeasure your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic
capacity.The test is performed at rest.
Thetest result is a value called OwnIndex.
OwnIndexis comparable to maximal oxygen
uptake(VO2max ), a common aerobic capacity
measure.For further reading, see Interpret Your
TestResults.
TheOwnIndex value can enhance the accuracy of
caloriescalculation during training.
Thetest is developed for healthy adults. To make
surethe test results are reliable, make the
followingconsiderations:
• Avoiddistractions. The more relaxed you are and
themore peaceful the testing environment is,
themore accurate the test result will be (for
instance,no television, telephone or talking).
• Avoidheavy physical exertion, alcohol and
unprescribedpharmacological stimulants on the
testday and the day before.
• Avoideating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours
priorto the test.
• Performthe test always in similar conditions and
atthe same time during the day.
• Makesure that your user settings are correct.
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