Before Training; Polar Fitness Test - Polar Electro RS300X User Manual

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2. BEFORE TRAINING

Polar Fitness Test

To train right and to monitor your progress, it is
important to know your current fitness level. The
Polar Fitness Test™ is an easy and quick way to
measure your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic
capacity. The test is performed at rest.
The test result is a value called Polar OwnIndex
OwnIndex is comparable to maximum oxygen
uptake (VO ), a commonly used aerobic
2max
capacity measure. For more information, see
Interpret Your Fitness Test Results.
The OwnIndex value affects the accuracy of calorie
calculation during training.
8 Before Training
The test is developed for healthy adults. To make
sure the test results are reliable:
• 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.
• always perform the test in similar conditions and
at the same time during the day.
• enter accurate user information.