Polar CS300 Heart Rate Monitor User Manual


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4.3 POLAR FITNESS TEST™
The Polar Fitness Test™ is an easy, safe, and quick way to measure your aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness at
rest. The result, Polar OwnIndex, predicts your maximal oxygen uptake (VO
2max
).
The Polar Fitness Test also calculates the predicted maximum heart rate (HR
max
-p). The Polar Fitness Test is
designed for healthy adults.
To make sure test results are reliable, the following basic requirements apply:
• Youcanperformthetestanywhere-athome,attheofce,atahealthclub-providedthetestingenvironment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place,atthesamehour,andinthesameenvironment.
• Avoideatingaheavymealorsmoking2-3hourspriortotesting.
• Avoidheavyphysicalexertion,alcohol,andpharmacologicalstimulantsonthetestdayandthepreviousday.
• Youshouldberelaxedandcalm.Lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test.
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