Performing The Test; Test Results; Fitness Level Classes; Men - Polar Electro M450 User Manual

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PERFORMING THE TEST

To perform the fitness test, go toTests > Fitness Test > Relax and start the test.
Searching for heart rate is displayed. When heart rate is found, a heart rate graph, your current
heart rate and Lie down & relax is shown on the display. Stay relaxed and limit body movements
and communication with other people.
You can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK. Test canceled is displayed.
If M450 cannot receive your heart rate signal, the message Test failed is displayed. In which case, you
should check that the heart rate sensor electrodes are wet and that the textile strap fits snugly.

TEST RESULTS

When the test is over, you hear two beeps along with a description of your fitness test result and your
estimated VO
is displayed.
2max
Update to VO2max to physical settings? is displayed.
Select Yes to save the value to your Physical settings.
Select No only if you know your recently measured VO
fitness level class from the result.
Your latest test result is shown in Tests > Fitness test > Latest result. Only your most recently
performed test result is shown.
For a visual analysis of your Fitness test results, go to the Flow web service and select the test from your
Diary to view details from it.

Fitness Level Classes

Men

Age /
Very low
Years
20-24
< 32
25-29
< 31
30-34
< 29
35-39
< 28
Low
Fair
32-37
38-43
31-35
36-42
29-34
35-40
28-32
33-38
value, and if it differs more than one
2max
Moderate Good
44-50
51-56
43-48
49-53
41-45
46-51
39-43
44-48
53
Very good Elite
57-62
> 62
54-59
> 59
52-56
> 56
49-54
> 54

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