POLAR FT60 - Manual (Page 12)

Test Your Fitness Level
To train right and to monitor your progress, it is
important to know your current fitness level. The
Polar Fitness Test
TM is an easy and quick way to
measure your cardiovascular fitness. The test is
performed at rest.
As a result you will get a value called OwnIndex.
OwnIndex is comparable to maximal oxygen
uptake (VO
2max
), which is a commonly used
aerobic fitness measure. Read more on how to
interpret the results in Interpret Your Fitness Test
Results.
The OwnIndex value also affects the accuracy of
the training program and calorie calculation during
training.
The test is developed for healthy adults. To make
sure the test is reliable, take the following issues
into consideration:
• 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 effort, 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.
• Make sure that your user information is correct.
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12 Before Training