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Minimizing Risks When Training
Training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program,
it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your
health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend
that you consult a doctor before starting any training program.
Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years?
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Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol?
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Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
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Do you have a history of breathing problems?
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Do you have symptoms of any disease?
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Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?
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Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device?
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Do you smoke?
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Are you pregnant?
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Note that in addition to training intensity, medications for heart conditions,
blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as
some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body's responses during training. If you
feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when training, it is
recommended that you stop the training or continue at a lighter
intensity.
Note! If you are using a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted
electronic device, you can use Polar products. In theory interference to
pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In practice no
reports exist to suggest anyone ever having experienced interference. We
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