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Contents
How does Polar Tempo work .................................................. 5
Polar Tempo parts ....................................................
5
Polar Tempo symbols ...............................................
5
Getting going ...........................................................
6
Start the heart rate measurement ........................................... 7
Functions during heart rate measurement.............................. 8
See your heart rate ...................................................
8
Check elapsed exercising time................................
8
Reset exercising time ...............................................
8
Stop the heart rate measurement ........................................... 9
Exercising with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor ..................... 10
Intensity of exercise ...............................................
10
Frequency of training .............................................
13
Type of activity .......................................................
13
Structure of an exercise session ............................
14
References .............................................................
15
Developing a personal exercise program ............................ 16
Classify yourself by level of activity........................
16
Determine your exercise goals ..............................
18
Examples of exercise recommendations ...............
18
Care and maintenance ......................................................... 20
Taking care .............................................................
20
Batteries .................................................................
21
Precautions ........................................................................... 22
In a water environment ...........................................
22
Interference ............................................................
22
Frequently asked questions.................................................. 24
Technical specifications........................................................ 26
Polar books and accessories ............................................... 27
Service .................................................................................. 28
Check list................................................................
28
Sending instructions...............................................
29
Polar’s service procedure.......................................
29
Limited Polar warranty .......................................................... 30
Disclaimer ............................................................................. 31
Notes..................................................................................... 32
Tempo man/GBR/C 27.12.2000, 14:542-3