TestYour Fitness Level
Totrain right and to monitor your progress, it is
importantto know your current fitness level. The
PolarFitness TestTM is an easy and quick way to
measureyour cardiovascular fitness. The test is
performedat rest.
Asa result you will get a value called OwnIndex.
OwnIndexis comparable to maximal oxygen
uptake(VO2max ), which is a commonly used
aerobicfitness measure. Read more on how to
interpretthe results in Interpret Your Fitness Test
Results.
TheOwnIndex value also affects the accuracy of
thetraining program and calorie calculation during
training.
Thetest is developed for healthy adults. To make
surethe test is reliable, take the following issues
intoconsideration:
• 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 effort, alcohol and
unprescribedpharmacological stimulants on the
testday and the day before.
• Avoideating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours
priorto the test.
• Alwaysperform the test in similar conditions and
atthe same time.
• Makesure that your user information is correct.
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