Operation Manual

Polar BodyAge System
Assess the client's long-term physical activity level based on regular exercise habits
during six months.
Low: Exercise is not a regular part of client's life. He/she walks only for pleasure or
occasionally exercises sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or perspiration.
Moderate: The client participates regularly in recreational sports. For example, he/she
runs 5 miles/ 8km a week or spends 30-60 minutes a week in comparable physical activity.
Or, his/her work requires modest physical activity.
High: Exercise is an inseparable part of the client's life. He/she exercises regularly at
least 3 times a week with heavy paced intensity. Exercise causes clear breathlessness
and sweating. For example, he/she runs regularly more than 5 miles/ 8 km a week or
spend more than 1.5-2 hours in comparable physical activity.
Top: The client participates regularly in heavy physical exercise at least 5 times a week
(i.e. he/she exercises to improve performance for competitive purposes).
2. Verify that the heart rate is being transmitted correctly by looking at value next to the line graph
on the top.
3. Click Start to start the test. When it is finished (~1-5 min.), a VO
2max
value will be displayed in
the lower left corner.
4. Click OK to save the value and return to the main screen.
Technical Notes for the OwnIndex® Test
• The test lasts for 5 minutes
• The test is based on R-R values that are collected via the heart rate receiver
• The ticks on the progress bar indicate real time collection of R-R values
• If a minimum number of R-R values are not collected within the first two minutes, then the test
will end with a message telling you to check the heart rate cable and try again
OwnZone
An OwnZone Test is able to determine the individual training heart rate zone. This training zone
is called your OwnZone. It guides you through an appropriate warm-up routine and automatically
determines a safe and effective exercise heart rate zone - your OwnZone - while taking into
account your current physical condition.
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