Test Results
After the test you will see the number of jumps performed, the average height of your jumps and the average power per kilogram/pound.
FITNESS TEST
The Polar Fitness Test is an easy, safe and quick way to estimate your aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness at rest. The result, Polar OwnIndex, is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), which is commonly used to evaluate aerobic fitness. Your
Aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport oxygen to your body. The better your aerobic fitness, the stronger and more efficient your heart is. Good aerobic fitness has many health benefits. For example, it helps in decreasing the risk of high blood pressure and your risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. If you want to improve your aerobic fitness it takes, on average, six weeks of regular training to see a noticeable change in your OwnIndex. Less fit individuals see progress even more rapidly. The better your aerobic fitness, the smaller the improvements in your OwnIndex.
Aerobic fitness is best improved by training types that use large muscle groups. Such activities include running, cycling, walking, rowing, swimming, skating, and
To make sure the test results are reliable, the following basic requirements apply:
•You can perform the test anywhere - at home, at the office, at a health club - provided the testing envir- onment is peaceful. There should be no disturbing noises (e.g. television, radio, or telephone) and no other people talking to you.
•Always take the test in the same environment and at the same hour.
•Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking
•Avoid heavy physical exertion, alcohol, and pharmaceutical stimulants on the test day and the pre- vious day.
•You should be relaxed and calm. Lie down and relax for
BEFORE THE TEST
Wear your heart rate sensor. For more information, See "Wear Heart Rate Sensor" on page 42
Before starting the test, make sure your physical settings including training background are accurate in
Settings > Physical settings
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