Polar Electro F11 User Manual page 14

4. OwnIndex: The determination of your current fitness level affects the amount of exercise at different intensity levels that
the Program recommends.
• If you have already performed the Fitness Test, your latest OwnIndex value is displayed.
If you know your maximal aerobic power (VO
you perform regularly, you can adjust your OwnIndex by pressing the
5. Target: Press the /
Target selection affects your target exercise time. Press OK.
Maximize
Select Maximize if your target is to maximize your current aerobic fitness level. Select Maximize if you have been
exercising regularly for at least 10-12 weeks and exercising nearly every day is not a problem for you. The Program
recommends that you exercise approximately five hours a week, divided into four to six exercise sessions.
Improve
Select Improve if your target is to improve your current aerobic fitness level and you are able to exercise regularly. The
Program recommends that you exercise approximately three hours a week, divided into three to five exercise sessions.
Maintain
Select Maintain if your target is to maintain your current aerobic fitness level. If you have not exercised recently,
Maintain is a good start for you and may even improve your fitness. The Program recommends that you exercise
approximately one and half-hour per week, divided into two to three exercise sessions.
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, ml/kg/min) from a laboratory measurement or from another fitness test
2max
buttons to select the Program level according to your target: MAXIMIZE, IMPROVE, or MAINTAIN.
/ buttons. Press OK.