Operation Manual

Polar BodyAge System
The program gives suggestions: e.g. Short1, Normal2, Long1, which depend on the number of
exercise session selected. The order of exercises is decided by the program to optimize results.
The length of each session is defined by the target for the program (maintain, improve, maximize)
and the number of exercise sessions per week (range from 1-6 sessions). Short exercise session
is shorter than Normal, which is shorter than Long.
Polar Keeps U Fit -program includes weekly exercise volume in terms of frequency (number of
sessions), total duration (hours:minutes) and energy expenditure. The harder the intensity, the
shorter the duration. Short sessions are typically "hard" (80-90 % HRmax) in intensity, Normal
sessions "moderate" (70-80 % HRmax) and Long sessions "light" (60-70 % HRmax).
Exercise sessions in the program are arranged so that there are no successive similar sessions
(hard or light ones) and that there are several days between the hard sessions. This helps to
carry out the program, ensures needed recovery time and helps to avoid overreaching and
becoming tired.
About the Polar windlink
The BodyAge
TM
System comes with a Polar WindLink
TM
which transfers online real-time heart rate
recording to the computer.
WindLink receiver is used with the cardiovascular protocols. If the client is wearing a Polar
WearLink W.I.N.D. transmitter, an electrocardiogram signal will be sent directly to the computer
via the WindLink receiver. The computer uses a sophisticated averaging algorithm to ensure an
accurate and stable heart rate reading.
Applying the Training Computer
Thoroughly clean the subject's skin so that oil and dirt are removed. Wipe with alcohol if
necessary. Moisten the inside of the heart monitor belt (preferably with electrode jelly) and
securely fasten the belt below the pectoral muscles. The logo on the middle of the belt must be
centered on the lower sternum. Instruct the client to keep the upper body erect without shoulders
slouching.
NOTE: Transmitter belt must completely contact the skin below the pectoral muscles. Chest hair
or underwire bras may interfere with this.
Interference
It is important to control environmental conditions that may interfere heart rate transmission. You
may experience interference in small crowded areas, especially with a lot of electronic equipment.
Also, be sure that there are no additional transmitters or cell phones being utilized near (within
10-15 feet) of the receiver. Sometimes florescent lights and movement of the receiver can cause
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