Polar V800 Heart Rate Monitor User Manual


 
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RESTING HEART RATE
Set your resting heart rate.
A person’s resting heart rate (HR
rest
) is the lowest number of heart beats per minute (bpm) when fully relaxed
and without distractions. Age, fitness level, genetics, health status and gender affect HR
rest
. HR
rest
is
decreased as the result of cardiovascular conditioning. A normal value for an adult is 60-80 bpm, but for top
athletes it can even be below 40 bpm.
VO
2MAX
Set your VO2
max
.
A clear link exists between maximal oxygen consumption (VO2
max
) of the body and cardiorespiratory fitness
because oxygen delivery to tissues is dependent on lung and heart function. VO2
max
(maximal oxygen
uptake, maximal aerobic power) is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be used by the body during maximal
exercise; it is related directly to the maximal capacity of the heart to deliver blood to the muscles. VO2
max
can
be measured or predicted by fitness tests (e.g. maximal exercise tests, submaximal exercise tests, Polar
Fitness Test). VO2
max
is a good index of cardiorespiratory fitness and a good predictor of performance
capability in endurance events such as distance running, cycling, cross-country skiing, and swimming.
VO2
max
can be expressed either as milliliters per minute (ml/min = ml ■ min-1) or this value can be divided by
the person’s body weight in kilograms (ml/kg/min = ml ■ kg-1■ min-1).
GENERAL SETTINGS
To view and edit your general settings, go to Settings > General settings
In General settings you'll find:
l Pair and sync
l Flight mode
l Button sounds
l Button lock
l Time mode tap sensitivity
l Units
l Language
l I wear my product on
l Training view color
l About your product