Polar M21 Heart Rate Monitor User Manual


 
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FITNESS TEST SETTINGS
To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test
TM
you need to
do the following settings:
Select your long-term physical activity level.
Set the Fitness test mode on.
SET THE ACTIVITY LEVEL
Begin with the display showing the time of day.
1. Press
SCROLL UP or
SCROLL DOWN until you enter
the Options mode.
2. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the setting loop.
USER SET is displayed.
3. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the user information loop.
4. Press START/STOP/OK until ACTIVITY appears.
ACTIVITY is displayed and LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH is
flashing.
5. Press
SCROLL UP or
SCROLL DOWN to select the
right activity level.
6. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection.
USER SET is displayed.
7. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold
START/STOP/OK.
Activity Level
Assess your long-term physical activity level. Do not change
your activity level description if your regular exercise habits
have changed less than six months ago.
Low Exercise is not a regular part of your life. You walk
only for pleasure or occasionally exercise
sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or
perspiration.
Middle You participate regularly in recreational sports. For
example, you run 5 miles a week or spend 30 – 60
minutes a week in comparable physical activity. Or,
your work requires modest physical activity.