Operation Manual

Polar BodyAge System
5. The heart rate of the client should appear in the top box. Instruct the client to begin running.
Next will become activated when a heart rate is transmitted. Click Next to begin the test. When
the test is complete, the data will be displayed.
6. Select Print to print the data and the graph. Select OK to save the data and return to the main
screen.
About the Balke Treadmill Protocol Submax Test
The Balke protocol maintains 3.3 mph throughout the entire test. Grade starts at 1% and
increases by 1% every minute.
About the Bruce Treadmill Submax Test
A sub-maximal test takes between 6-12 minutes depending on the client’s fitness level. The test
involves a change in speed and grade every three minutes, so the incremental increases of
exercise intensity are relatively large for each stage (2 to 3 METs).
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