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Precautions
Minimizing Possible Risks
Training may include some risk. Before
beginning a regular training program, answer
the following questions concerning your health
status. If you answer yes to any of these
questions, consult a physician before starting
any training program.
• Have you been physically inactive for the
past five years?
• Do you have high blood pressure or high
blood cholesterol?
• Do you have symptoms of any disease?
• Are you taking any blood pressure or heart
medication?
• Do you have a history of breathing problems?
• Are you recovering from a serious illness or
medical treatment?
• Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted
electronic device?
• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?
Note that in addition to training intensity,
medication for heart conditions/ blood pressure/
psychological conditions/ asthma/ breathing/
etc, as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and
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nicotine may also affect heart rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body's
responses during training.
unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when
training, stop the exercise or continue at a
lighter intensity.
If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator or
other implanted electronic device
the Polar FT4 at your own risk. Before starting
use, take a maximal training stress test under
the supervision of a physician. The test is to
ensure the safety and reliability of the
simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the
Polar FT4.
If you are allergic to any substance that
comes into contact with your skin or if you
suspect an allergic reaction due to using the
product
, check the listed materials in Technical
Specifications. To avoid any skin reaction to the
transmitter, wear it over a shirt. Moisten the
shirt well under the electrodes to ensure
flawless operation. If you use insect repellent on
your skin, make sure that it does not come into
contact with the training computer or the
transmitter.
If you feel
, you use
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