Polar M61 Heart Rate Monitor User Manual


 
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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.
PREPARE THE WRIST RECEIVER
1. In the Time of day display press Up or
Down
until you come to the Fitness test mode.
FIT. TEST is displayed.
RELAX YOURSELF
FOR 1-3 MINUTES
2. Lay down, relax your muscles and mind.
START THE TEST
3. Press START/STOP/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.
If you want to have the sound signal on during
the Fitness test, check there is in the
display. Press and hold to have sound
signal on. The sound signal will alarm you at
the end of the test.
4. It takes 3-5 minutes to carry out the test. Lie
relaxed, dont raise arms or legs, avoid body
movements during the test. Dont communicate
with other people.
Your current OwnIndex interpretation and the
testing date are displayed.
5. To return to the Time of day display after the test,
press and hold START/STOP/OK.
You can stop the test anytime during the test by
pressing START/STOP/OK. The latest OwnIndex will
not be replaced.
FAILED TEST is displayed for a moment.
Your latest OwnIndex interpretation and the
test date are displayed.
If the wrist receiver does not succeed to receive your
heart rate at the beginning or during the test, the
test will fail. Check that the transmitter electrodes
are wet and the elastic strap is snug enough. Restart
the procedure.
FITNESS TEST RESULT
The test result, your OwnIndex, is most meaningful
when comparing your individual values and changes
in it. OwnIndex can also be interpreted according to
your gender and age. Locate your OwnIndex on the
following table to find out your current cardio-
vascular fitness classification, compared to those
who are of same age and gender.
1-3 Increase exercise for health benefits and
fitness.
4 Maintain current exercise habits to ensure
better health. Exercise increase
recommended for fitness improvements.
5-7 Maintain current exercise habits for good
health and fitness.