Minimizing Risks When Training - Polar Electro Pro Team User Manual

Disturbance may occur near electrical devices. Also WLAN base stations may cause interference when
training with the training device. To avoid erratic reading or misbehavior, move away from possible sources of
disturbance.
Training equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED displays, motors and electrical
brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To solve these problems, try the following:
1. Remove the sensor strap from your chest and use the training equipment as you would normally.
2. Move the training device around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not
flash the heart symbol. Interference is often worst directly in front of the display panel of the equipment,
while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance.
3. Put the sensor strap back on your chest and keep the training device in this interference-free area as
much as possible.
If the training device still does not work with the training equipment, it may be electrically too noisy for
wireless heart rate measurement. For further information, see www.polar.com/support.

MINIMIZING RISKS WHEN TRAINING

Training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, it is recommended that you
answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions,
we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program.
Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years?
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Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol?
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Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
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Do you have a history of breathing problems?
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Do you have symptoms of any disease?
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Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?
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Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device?
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Do you smoke?
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Are you pregnant?
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Note that in addition to training intensity, medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological
conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart
rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body's responses during training. If you feel unexpected pain or
excessive fatigue when training, it is recommended that you stop the training or continue at a lighter
intensity.
Note! If you are using a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device, you can use Polar
products. In theory interference to pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In practice no
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