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In time mode, press OK > New WearLink found, Teach new WearLink?
Wear the transmitter and make sure that you are not near (40 m/131 ft) other Polar WearLink W.I.N.D.
transmitters. In time mode, press OK. The training computer starts searching for the transmitter
signal.
Once the new transmitter is identified, New WearLink found, Teach new WearLink? is displayed.
• Select YES to confirm teaching. Completed! is displayed. Start exercise recording by pressing OK.
• Select NO to cancel teaching.
To return to time mode, press and hold the STOP button.
11. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Polar Sport Zones
Polar sport zones introduce a new level of effectiveness in heart rate-based training. Training is divided
into five sport zones based on percentages of maximum heart rate. With sport zones, you can easily
select and monitor training intensities.
Target zone
Intensity % of
HR
max
, bpm
Example
durations
Training benefit
MAXIMUM
90–100%
171–190
bpm
less than 5
minutes
Benefits: Maximal or near maximal
effort for breathing and muscles.
Feels like: Very exhausting for
breathing and muscles.
Recommended for: Very experienced
and fit athletes. Short intervals only,
usually in final preparation for short
events.
HARD
80–90%
152–172
bpm
2–10
minutes
Benefits: Increased ability to sustain
high speed endurance.
Feels like: Causes muscular fatigue
and heavy breathing.
Recommended for: Experienced
athletes for year-round training, and
for various durations. Becomes more
important during pre competition
season.
MODERATE
70–80%
133–152
bpm
10–40
minutes
Benefits: Enhances general training
pace, makes Moderate intensity efforts
easier and improves efficiency.
Feels like: Steady, controlled, fast
breathing.
Recommended for: Athletes training
for events, or looking for performance
gains.
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