Operation Manual

Polar BodyAge System SW Help
For most adults, OwnZone corresponds to 65-85% of the maximum heart rate. OwnZone is
suitable for cardiovascular training either for health-related or fitness improvement purposes.
OwnZone works well for those whose goal is weight control via physical activity and training,
because the OwnZone corresponds to intensity from "light to moderate" to "moderate". Training
at this intensity level can be conducted even for extended periods safely and often yields the best
results for weight loss.
The OwnZone protocol uses your estimated VO
2max
to calculate the watts for each minute of the
test. If the client already has a VO
2max
score from one of the cardiovascular tests in the BodyAge
System, then that VO
2max
score is used. If the client does not have VO
2max
estimated, a physical
activity questionnaire appears and the a non-exercise VO
2max
score will be estimated based on
age, gender, weight and activity level.
How to Use OwnZone
If you have connected a compatible ergometer to the BodyAge System, go to System Settings >
Test Environment > Cardiovascular, and select the cardio device that you are using for this test
as well as the serial port that it is connected to. See
Cardiovascular Settings for more information.
After creating a new record or opening an existing record for a client, their height and weight must
be recorded before the OwnZone test can be performed. For instructions, see
Height/Weight.
Click on OwnZone link from the Biometrics section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the
OwnZone test screen.
1. If the client has not taken a VO2
max
test on the BodyAge System, clicking on the OwnZone
button will bring up the Physical Activity Rating Questionnaire box. Select the choice that best
represents the client. Click Next.
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