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3. Approximately 5 minutes later, a beep indicates the end of the test, and your test result is displayed.
4. Press OK.
UPDATE VO
2max
5. Select Yes to save the test result in your user settings and OwnIndex results. Select
your VO value, and if it differs more than one fitness level (see the table on the next page) from the
2max
OwnIndex result. Your OwnIndex value will only be saved in OwnIndex results.
Troubleshooting
•
Set activity level of past three months
information).
Activity level set
• is displayed or no heart rate shown > Test fails. Check that the heart rate sensor
Fitness Test Failed
electrodes are moist enough and that the elastic strap is snug enough around your chest. If the fitness test
fails, your previous OwnIndex value is not replaced.
Interpret your fitness test results
Interpret the OwnIndex values by comparing your individual values and changes in them over time.
OwnIndex can also be interpreted based on gender and age. Locate your OwnIndex in the table to the
right, and see how they compare to others of the same gender and age.
This classification is based on a literature review of 62 studies where VO
subjects in the USA, Canada and seven European countries. Reference: Shvartz E, Reibold RC: Aerobic fitness norms for
males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med; 61:3-11, 1990.
is displayed.
?
is displayed > Set your activity level (see Settings for more
is displayed and the test begins.
No
was measured directly in healthy adult
2max
Before Training
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