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4.3.2 FITNESS TEST RESULTS
OwnIndex
The Polar Fitness Test results in a value called the OwnIndex. This is a value comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO
2max
), which is
commonly used to evaluate aerobic (cardiovascular) fi tness. Your long-term level of physical activity, heart rate, heart rate variability at rest,
gender, age, height and body weight all infl uence OwnIndex.
OwnIndex is useful for following the development in your fi tness level over a longer period of time. When aiming to improve aerobic fi tness,
a noticeable change in OwnIndex can be seen in 6 weeks on average. Less fi t individuals may see progress occur even more rapidly, while
more time is needed for fi tter individuals. The better your aerobic fi tness, the smaller the improvements in OwnIndex.
To monitor your progress, start by measuring your OwnIndex a couple of times during the fi rst two weeks in order to get a baseline value.
Then, repeat the test approximately once a month.
Predicted Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax-p)
The HR
max
-p is also calculated during the Polar Fitness Test. The HR
max
-p score predicts your individual maximum heart rate more accurately
than the age-based formula (220 minus age).
For further information on HR
max
, see chapter 5.2 User Settings.