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Performing the Fitness Test
NOTE: Before you can perform the polar fitness test, you need to enter your
personal user information and long term physical activity level in the USER
SETTING. You will also need to have your Wearlink transmitter on and ready
as if you were to begin exercising.
To get reliable test results, the following basic requirements
apply. The test can take place anywhere — at the home, office,
or at a health club — as long as the atmosphere is peaceful.
There should be no disturbing noise, or other people talking to
you. Keep the test place, time of day and environment the same
every time the test is repeated.
• You should be relaxed and calm.
• Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to testing.
• Avoid heavy physical exertion, alcohol, or pharmacological
stimulants prior to and on the day of the test.
• Lie DOWN and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test.
1. In the Time of Day screen Press OK button 1x.
EXERCISE is displayed
2. Scroll UP or DOWN until TEST appears.
Press OK button 1x to select
3. Scroll UP or DOWN to select TEST. Press OK button 1x to select.
The test begins with FITNESS TEST and your heart rate displayed on
screen. The increasing number of arrows indicates that the test
is in progress. Stay relaxed. Keep your hands beside your body and
limit body movements and communication with other people.
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When the test is over, the following info is displayed. (See right
screen above)
4. Press OK button 1x. UPDATE USER SET is displayed.
5. Scroll UP or DOWN to select YES or NO.
Press OK button 1x to select. If you select YES, your
OwnIndex value is saved to your USER SETTINGS.
6. Press and hold the BACK button to return to the
TIME OF DAY screen.
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