Polar Training Load Feature | Polar RCX3 guide

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*Optional s3+ stride sensor or G3/G5 GPS sensor required.

Polar Training Load Feature

The training load feature in the calendar view in polarpersonaltrainer.com will conveniently tell you how hard your training session was, and how much time is needed for complete recovery.This feature tells you if you have recovered enough for your next session, helping you find the balance between rest and training. In polarpersonaltrainer.com you can control your total workload, optimize your training, and monitor your performance development.

Training load takes into consideration different factors which affect your training load and recovery time, such as heart rate during training, duration of training, and your individual factors, e.g. sex, age, height, and weight. Continuous monitoring of training load and recovery will help you recognize personal limits, avoid over or under training, and adjust training intensity and duration according to your daily and weekly targets.

Training Load feature helps you to control total workload, optimize your training, and monitor your performance development. The feature makes different kinds of training sessions comparable with each other, and helps you to find the perfect balance between rest and training.

For more information on Training load, see polarpersonaltrainer.com Help.

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Polar RCX3 user manual Polar Training Load Feature

Contents

Polar RCX3 Contents Training Mode Before the Test Performing the Test After the Test Key Features and Benefits Introduction Complete Training System Training Computer PartsTraining Software With Polar WebSync software* you can Available Accessories Basic Settings Getting StartedButton Functions and Menu Structure Button Functions Settings Press and holdMenu Structure Data Fitness Test Connect Prepare for Training Sport ProfilesCalibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor Calibration by Running Wizard Set correct lap distance Set correct distance Start Training TrainingWear the Heart Rate Sensor Train with Polar ZoneOptimizer How does Polar ZoneOptimizer work? Start Training Session with Polar ZoneOptimizer Training Views Heart rate sensor S3+ stride sensor G5/G3 GPS sensor Calories ZonePointer Time of day Time at Zone Duration Symbols on the display Explanation Cadence CaloriesDistance Duration Button Functions During Training Record a Lap Night Mode Pause / Stop Training RecordingLock a Sport Zone View Quick Menu After Training Analyze Training Results Visible if s3+ stride sensor in use Training Benefit Feedback Training benefit Week Summaries Delete Files Reset Week SummariesTotals Since Reset Totals How to set up your computer for data transmission How to connect your training computerConnection settings in your training computer Data Transfer Settings Sport Profile SettingsRunning Settings Cycling Settings Bike Settings Method Other Sport Settings Heart Rate SettingsUser Information Settings General Settings Watch SettingsMaximum Heart Rate HRmax OwnIndex Time Mode Pre-training modeTraining Mode Quick menu Polar Fitness Test Before the TestPerforming the Test Wear the heart rate sensor Update to VO2max? After the TestFitness Level Classes Men Women Analyzing OwnIndex Results with Software Ownindex resultsDelete OwnIndex Value Pairing a New Heart Rate Sensor with the Training Computer Using a NEW Heart Rate SensorUsing a New Heart Rate Sensor Pairing a New Cadence Sensor with the Training Computer Using a NEW AccessoryPairing a New Speed Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New GPS Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New Stride Sensor with the Training Computer Background Information Polar Sport ZonesIntensity % HRmax, bpm Heart Rate Variability Polar ZoneOptimizer Benefits of the ZoneOptimizer feature ZoneOptimizer measurement Determining Maximum Heart Rate Maximum Heart RateRunning Cadence and Stride Length Short-term analysis Polar Running IndexExample Very good Excellent Long-term analysis Polar Training Load Feature Service Important InformationCaring for Your Product Changing Batteries Prior to changing the battery, please note the following Changing Training Computer BatteryChanging Heart Rate Sensor Battery Change Batteries Yourself Power Save Mode Battery Lifetime in RCX3Precautions Minimizing Risks When Training Technical Specifications Training computer Training computer limit values Frequently Asked Questions Do not know where I am in the menu?Water resistance There are no reactions to any buttons? Receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase Limited International Polar GuaranteeZoneOptimizer determination fails? Disclaimer FI-90440 Kempele Index