Test Your Fitness Level
The Polar Fitness Test
TM
is an easy, safe, and
quick way to measure your aerobic
(cardiovascular) fitness at rest. The Polar Fitness
Test is developed for healthy adults.
Polar OwnIndex is a result of this test. It is
comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO
2max
),
which is commonly used to evaluate aerobic
fitness. Your OwnIndex reading is most meaningful
when comparing your individual values over time.
To make sure the test results are reliable, the
following basic requirements apply:
•
The more relaxed you are and the more peaceful
the testing environment is the more accurate the
test result. (No television, telephone or other
people talking to you.)
•
Repeat the test always in similar conditions and
on the same time of day.
•
Avoid heavy physical effort, alcohol and
unprescribed pharmacological stimulants on the
test day and the day before. Avoid eating a heavy
meal and smoking 2-3 hours prior to the test.
You can stop the test at any time by pressing
BACK.
Read more about Fitness on Polar Article Library
at http://articles.polar.fi.
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