Precautions
TheRCX3 training computer shows your
performanceindicators. Polar training computer
isdesigned to indicate the level of physiological
strainand recovery during and after exercise
session.It measures heart rate, speed and
distancewhen cycling with a Polar CS speed
sensorW.I.N.D. It also measures speed and
distancewhen running with a Polar s3+ stride
sensoror with a Polar G5/ G3 GPS sensor
W.I.N.D.The Polar CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D.
isdesigned to measure cadence when cycling.
Noother use is intended or implied.
ThePolar RCX3 training computer should not
beused for obtaining environmental
measurementsthat require professional or
industrialprecision.
Minimizingrisks when exercising: Exercise
mayinclude some risk. Before beginning a
regularexercise program, it is recommended
thatyou answer the following questions
concerningyour health status. If you answer yes
toany of these questions, we recommend that
youconsult a doctor before starting any training
program.
• Haveyou been physically inactive for the past
5years?
• Doyou have high blood pressure or high blood
cholesterol?
• Areyou taking any blood pressure or heart
medication?
• Doyou have a history of breathing problems?
• Doyou have symptoms of any disease?
• Areyou recovering from a serious illness or
medicaltreatment?
• Doyou use a pacemaker or other implanted
electronicdevice?
• Doyou smoke?
• Areyou pregnant?
Inaddition to exercise intensity, medications for
heartconditions, blood pressure, psychological
conditions,asthma, breathing, etc., as well as
someenergy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may
alsoaffect heart rate.
Itis important to be sensitive to your body’s
responsesduring exercise. If you feel

unexpectedpain or excessive fatigue when

exercising,it is recommended that you stop

theexercise or continue at a lighter

intensity.

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