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Time of Day File Options Fit. Test Connect
1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until FIT. TEST is displayed.
If you cannot find Fitness Test mode check that you have turned the
function on in the Options mode.
2. Press OK to enter the Fitness Test mode. Your latest OwnIndex and the
testing date are displayed.
3. Scroll up or down to see your latest HR
max
-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 receiver 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 HR
max
-p is on: Scroll up or down to see the HR
max
-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.
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 (Ex.
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.
To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to input 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 HR
max
-p on if you want to get a prediction of your maximum
heart rate.
Fitness Test Settings
Carrying Out the Test
S810i manual USA GBR A.pm6 29.7.2002, 14:1568-69