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The classification is based on a literature review of 62 studies where VO
2max
was measured directly in healthy adult
subjects in the USA, Canada and 7 European countries. Reference: Shvartz E, Reibold RC. Aerobic fitness norms for
males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med; 61:3-11, 1990.
Fitness Test Trend
Select Test > Fitness > Trend
See how your OwnIndex value has been developing in the Trend menu. Up to 16 OwnIndex values and respective dates
are included in the display. When the test trend file becomes full, the oldest result is automatically deleted.
The most recent test date, a graph of your OwnIndex results, and the latest OwnIndex value are displayed. Scroll UP or
DOWN to view other values.
Delete OwnIndex Value
Select Test > Fitness > Trend
Select the value you wish to delete and press and hold LIGHT > Delete value? No/Yes is displayed. Confirm with OK.
Analyzing OwnIndex Results with Polar ProTrainer 5 Software
Downloading test results to the Polar ProTrainer 5 software offers you the possibility of analyzing results in various ways,
as well as accessing more detailed information about your progress. The software also allows you to make graphical
comparisons with previous results. The Polar Fitness Test results are downloaded automatically to the software when you
download exercise data using the Transfer data option.
POLAR OWNOPTIMIZER™
General
Successful training requires temporary overloading: longer exercise duration, higher intensity, or higher total volume. In
order to avoid severe overtraining, overloading must always be followed by an adequate recovery period. With an
40-44 < 22 22-25 26-29 30-33 34-37 38-41 > 41
45-49 < 21 21-23 24-27 28-31 32-35 36-38 > 38
50-54 < 19 19-22 23-25 26-29 30-32 33-36 > 36
55-59 < 18 18-20 21-23 24-27 28-30 31-33 > 33
60-65 < 16 16-18 19-21 22-24 25-27 28-30 > 30
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