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14. Maximal oxygen uptake value (VO

Press OK.

is the maximum capacity for oxygen consumption by your body during maximum exertion. This is also known as

2max

aerobic power or maximal oxygen intake/consumption. VO

fitness. The most accurate way of determining your individual VO

laboratory. Aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport and utilize oxygen in your body.

is used in the estimation of energy expenditure.

2max

Note:

• VO

is used in Program creation. If you do not know this value, you can determine a comparable value, your OwnIndex, by performing

2max

the Polar Fitness Test. For further information, see the section Polar Fitness Test - OwnIndex on page 49.

• If you have accidentally changed the Extra User Settings, you can return to the default settings by pressing and holding the Light button.

RESTORE DEFAULT? is displayed. Press the

, ml/kg/min): Press the

2max

is a commonly used determinant of aerobic (cardiovascular)

2max

buttons to select YES or NO. Press OK.

buttons to set your maximal oxygen uptake value.

is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a

2max

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