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heart rate responses to fatigue and overtraining are always individual, and
require longer term follow-up.
BEFORE THE TEST
When you perform the test for the first time, six baseline tests should be
conducted over a period of two weeks to determine your personal baseline
value. These baseline measurements should be taken during two typical basic
training weeks, not during heavy training weeks. The baseline measurements
should include tests taken both after training days and after recovery days.
After the baseline recordings, you should continue to perform the test 2-3
times a week. Test yourself weekly in the morning following both a recovery
day and a heavy training day (or a series of heavy training days). An optional
third test can be performed after a normal training day. The test may not
provide reliable information during detraining or in a very irregular training
period. If you take a break from exercise for 14 days or longer, you should
consider resetting your long-term averages and perform the baseline tests
again
The test should always be taken in standardized/similar conditions in order to
get the most reliable results. It is recommended that you take the test in the
morning before breakfast. The following basic requirements apply:
Wear the heart rate sensor.
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You should be relaxed and calm.
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You can be seated in a relaxed position or lying in bed. The position
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should always be the same when you do the test.
The test can take place anywhere – at home, in the office, at a health
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club – as long as the test environment is peaceful. There should be no
disturbing noises (for example, television, radio or telephone) or other
people talking to you.
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