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8.2 MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN EXERCISING
Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been
sedentary. Before starting a regular exercise program, it is
recommended that you answer the following questions about your
health status. If the answer is yes to any of these questions,
we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting an exercise
program.
• Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years?
• Do you have high blood pressure?
• Do you have high blood cholesterol?
• Do you have symptoms of any disease?
• Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
• Do you have a history of breathing problems?
• Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical
treatment?
• Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic
device?
• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?
Note that in addition to exercise intensity, medications for heart
problems, blood pressure, psychical conditions, asthma and
breathing, as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine,
can affect heart rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body’s reactions during
exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when
exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue
at a lighter intensity.
Notice to persons with pacemakers, defibrillators, or other
implanted electronic devices. Individuals who have a pacemaker
use the Polar heart rate monitor at their own risk. Before use, we
always recommend an exercise test under a doctor’s supervision.
The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous
use of the pacemaker and the heart rate monitor.
If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with
your skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the
product, check the listed materials in the
Technical Specifications
chapter on page 52.
To avoid any skin reaction risk with the
transmitter, wear it over a shirt. However, moisten the shirt well
under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation.
Note: The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause
black color to come off the transmitter's surface, which might stain
light-colored clothes especially.