Introduction - Polar Electro RCX5 User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Polar RCX5
system for multisport and endurance athletes, and supports your training from planning through training to
analyzing.
This user manual includes complete instructions, helping you to get the most out of your training
computer.
The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at www.polar.fi/support. For video tutorials, go
to http://www.polar.fi/en/support/video_tutorials.
• Polar ZoneOptimizer feature measurement takes into account your body's current physiological state and
adjusts Sport Zones values so that you are able to get the same physiological response when training in
Sport Zones on different days. Zone Optimizer feature makes usage of Sport Zones more accurate in single
training and in long-term follow-up.
• Polar Endurance programs for running and cycling are personalized training programs for your personal
fitness level. Training program guides you to train in the correct way by defining the training volume,
training intensity and training placement on weekdays for optimal fitness improvement. Training program
works together with Polar ZoneOptimizer feature, and the training program sessions are modified according
to your present condition.
• The RCX5 training computer has four default Sport profiles for you to choose from. You can also create
your own sport profiles in WebSync software and download them onto your training computer using
DataLink data transfer unit. It is easy to switch sport profiles during training, no need to stop, do it
on-the-fly.
• Cumulative training load graph is available in polarpersonaltrainer.com. Transfer training results from your
training computer to polarpersonaltrainer.com and follow your training load and recovery in the training
diary. Continuous monitoring of training load and recovery will help you recognize personal limits, avoid
over- or under training, and adjust training intensity and duration according to your daily and weekly
targets.
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• Polar WearLink + Hybrid transmitter also works in water activities.
• Race Pace feature helps you to keep a steady pace, and achieve your target time for a set distance.
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training computer! It is a complete training
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