User Manual
z
Avoid eating, drinking and smoking 2-3 hours prior to the test.
Performing the Test
Select Test > Optimizer > Start > Optimizer Lie Down
A
rrows indicate the test is ongoing. Do not move during this first part of the test, which lasts 3 minutes.
A
fter 3 minutes, the cycling computer will beep and Optimizer Stand up is displayed. Stand up and remain standing still for
3 minutes.
A
fter 3 minutes, the cycling computer will beep again and the test is finished.
A
numerical and written interpretation of the result is displayed. Press DOWN to see your average heart rate (bpm) while
lying down (HRrest), the highest heart rate while standing up (HRpeak), and the average heart rate while standing
(HRstand).
You can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing STOP. Optimizer Test canceled is displayed.
If the cycling computer cannot receive your heart rate signal, the message Test failed. Check WearLink is displayed. In
which case, you should check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and that the textile strap fits snugly.
After the Test
How to Interpret Results
The cycling computer calculates five heart rate and heart rate variability based parameters. The OwnOptimizer values are
calculated by comparing your latest results to previous ones. The cycling computer will display a written description of
your training status. The descriptions are defined in detail below.
Good Recovery (1)
Your heart rate is lower than average. This indicates that you have recovered very well. You can continue training,
including intensive exercise sessions.
Normal State (2)
Your heart rate is at a normal level. Go on with your training; include both light and intensive training sessions, and
recovery days.
Training Effect (3)
Your heart rate is higher than average. You may have exercised intensively in the previous days. You have two choices:
1) rest or train lightly for one or two days, or 2) continue intensive training for one or two days and then recover well. Other
sources of stress such as the beginning of a fever or an attack of the flu can result in the same kind of response.
Pa
g
e 6 of 89. Tests
13.11.2006file://D:\User
_
manual\CS600\ch09.html