POLAR S810 - Manual (Page 46)

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Heart touch function: In the Exercise mode bring your receiver close to
your transmitters Polar logo and the selected heart touch function is
activated for a few seconds.
Maximal oxygen uptake: (maximal aerobic power, VO
2max
) Is the maximal
rate at which oxygen can be used by the body during maximal work.
VO
2max
is a good index of aerobic fitness.
Maximum heart rate: (HR
max
) Is the highest number of heart
beats per minute of a person.
Measure mode: Measuring your heart rate without recording the exercise.
Target heart rate zone: The area between the upper and lower target
heart rate limits. Target zone selection is based on personal fitness goals.
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Activity level: Your long-term physical activity level you need to assess in
order to do the Polar Fitness Test.
Coded heart rate transmission: Polar T61 transmitter automatically locks
in a code to transmit your heart rate to the wrist receiver. In a coded
transmission the receiver accepts heart rate data only from the Polar T61
transmitter. Coding significantly reduces crosstalk caused by other users of
heart rate monitors. However, it does not necessarily reduce all
environmental interference.
Electrodes: The grooved areas of the transmitter, against the skin. Pick up
the heart rate.
Exercise mode: The stopwatch is on and your exercise is recorded. You can
select either the BasicUse, Profiles and BasicSet exercise modes.
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