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Time of Day File Options Tests Connect
Op.Test Fit. Test Op. Test reset
1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until TESTS is displayed. Press OK:
If you cannot find Tests mode check that you have turned the function
on in the Options mode.
2. Scroll up or down until FIT. TEST is displayed. Press OK. Your latest
OwnIndex and the testing date are displayed.
3. Scroll up or down to see your latest HR
max
-p and the testing date.
4. Lie down and relax yourself for 1-3 minutes before the test.
Start the test
It takes 3-5 minutes to carry out the test.
5. Press OK to start the test. The wrist unit starts searching for your
heart rate. TEST On and your heart rate are displayed. The test begins.
6. Lie relaxed. Keep your hands beside your body and avoid body
movements. Don’t communicate with other people.
7. Your current OwnIndex and the testing date are displayed.
8. If HR
max
-p is on: Scroll up or down to see the HR
max
-p result and the
testing date.
Turn the Fitness test sound signal on/off
The sound signal will alarm you at the end of the test. If the sound signal is
on appears on the display.
• To turn the sound signal on or off either before or during the test, press
and hold the signal/light button.
Carrying out the test
To get reliable test results, the following basic requirements apply:
•You should be relaxed and calm.
• The test can take place anywhere - home, office, health club - as long as
the testing environment is peaceful. No disturbing noises (e.g. television,
radio or telephone), no other people talking to you.
• 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.
Fitness test settings
To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to do the following
settings in the Options mode:
• Set your personal user information and long-term physical activity level.
• Set the Polar Fitness Test on.
• Set the HR
max
-p on if you want to get a prediction of your
maximum heart rate.