Polar S725X user manual Fitness test settings, Carrying out the test, Start the test

Fitness test settings

To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to do the following settings in the Options mode:

•Set your personal user information and long-term physical activity level.

•Set the Polar Fitness Test on.

•Set the HRmax-p on if you want to get a prediction of your maximum heart rate.

Carrying out the test

To get reliable test results, the following basic requirements apply:

•You should be relaxed and calm.

•The test can take place anywhere - home, office, health club - as long as the testing environment is peaceful. No disturbing noises (e.g. television, radio or telephone), no other people talking to you.

•Keep the testing place, time of day and environment the same every time the test is repeated.

•Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to testing.

•Avoid heavy physical effort, alcoholic beverages or pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the day before.

Time of Day File Options Tests Connect

Op.Test Fit. Test Op. Test reset

1.In the Time of day display scroll up or down until TESTS is displayed. Press OK: If you cannot find Tests mode check that you have turned the function on in the Options mode.

2.Scroll up or down until FIT. TEST is displayed. Press OK. Your latest OwnIndex and the testing date are displayed.

3.Scroll up or down to see your latest HRmax-p and the testing date.

4.Lie down and relax yourself for 1-3 minutes before the test.

Start the test

It takes 3-5 minutes to carry out the test.

5.Press OK to start the test. The wrist unit starts searching for your heart rate. TEST On and your heart rate are displayed. The test begins.

6.Lie relaxed. Keep your hands beside your body and avoid body movements. Don’t communicate with other people.

7.Your current OwnIndex and the testing date are displayed.

8.If HRmax-p is on: Scroll up or down to see the HRmax-p result and the testing date.

Turn the Fitness test sound signal on/off

The sound signal will alarm you at the end of the test. If the sound signal is on appears on the display.

•To turn the sound signal on or off either before or during the test, press and hold the signal/light button.

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