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Test Your Fitness Level
The Polar Fitness Test
to measure your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic
capacity. The test is performed at rest.
The test result is a value called OwnIndex.
OwnIndex is comparable to maximal oxygen
uptake (VO
), a common aerobic capacity
2max
measure. For further reading, see Interpret Your
Test Results.
The OwnIndex value can enhance the accuracy of
calories calculation during training.
20 After Training
TM
is an easy and quick way
The test is developed for healthy adults. To make
sure the test results are reliable, make the
following considerations:
• Avoid distractions. The more relaxed you are and
the more peaceful the testing environment is,
the more accurate the test result will be (for
instance, no television, telephone or talking).
• Avoid heavy physical exertion, alcohol and
unprescribed pharmacological stimulants on the
test day and the day before.
• Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours
prior to the test.
• Perform the test always in similar conditions and
at the same time during the day.
• Make sure that your user settings are correct.
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