POLAR RS 800 SD - Manual (Page 7)

Optimising Training Effect With the RS800
When you train or workout you are over stressing your body. After training
your body enters a recovery phase during which it over-compensates for
the training, resulting in improved strength and fitness - this damage
and repair cycle is called training effect. If you train too hard and / or
too often you don´t allow your body sufficient time to recover in between
training sessions, the compound result can be a negative gain.
By knowing your state of recovery from previous training sessions you
can determine how hard, how long or whether to train at all on any
particular day.
The unique package of features in the RS800 enables you to monitor
your recovery, compare exertion levels (even across different sports) as
well as find the optimal training intensity for your current physical state.
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For active persons during regular training
For elite level athletes during heavy training periodizition phase
Polar Exertion Count:
ProTrainer 5 provides you
with a clear quanitification
of your training load for
each workout.
OwnOptimizer“:
Test the following
day for level of
training effect.
R-R Intervals:
For a quick check of
recovery status before
next training session.
Polar sport zones:
Use sport zones to guide
intensity during the training
session to achieve desired
effect (hard to recovery).
OwnZone¤:
Option for daily aerobic
training zone based on
current recovery level.
OwnOptimizer“:
Check for recovery
status to confirm whether
you`re ready for heavy training