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during heavy training weeks. The baseline measurements should include tests taken both after training days and after recov-
ery 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 per-
formed 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 recom-
mended 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 should always be the same when you do the test.
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The test can take place anywhere – at home, in the office, at a health club – as long as the test environment is peace-
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ful. There should be no disturbing noises (for example, television, radio or telephone) or other people talking to you.
Avoid eating, drinking and smoking 2-3 hours prior to the test.
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It is recommended to perform the test regularly and at the same time of day to get comparable test results, preferably
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in the morning after waking up.
PERFORMING THE TEST
Choose
Tests > Orthostatic test > Relax and start the
found
Lie down & relax
Your heart rate graph is shown on the display. Do not move during this first part of the test, which lasts 3 minutes.
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After 3 minutes, the M460 will beep and
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After 3 minutes, the M460 will beep again and the test is finished.
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You can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK.
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If M460 cannot receive your heart rate signal, the message
the heart rate sensor electrodes are wet and that the textile strap fits snugly.
TEST RESULTS
As a result you see your HRrest, HRstand and HRpeak values compared with the average of your previous results.
Your latest test result is shown in
shown.
In the Flow web service you can follow your test results in the long-term. For a visual analysis of your Orthostatic test res-
ults, go to the Flow web service and select the test from your Diary to view details from it.
is shown on the display.
Stand up
Tests > Orthostatic test > Latest
test.
Searching for heart rate
is displayed. Stand up and remain standing still for 3 minutes.
Test canceled
Test failed
is displayed. In which case, you should check that
result. Only your most recently performed test result is
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is displayed. When heart rate is
is displayed.
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