Fitness Test Results - Polar CS300 Gebrauchsanleitung

4.3.2 FITNESS TEST RESULTS

OwnIndex
The Polar Fitness Test results in a value called the OwnIndex. This is a value comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO ), which is
2max
commonly used to evaluate aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness. Your long-term level of physical activity, heart rate, heart rate variability at rest,
gender, age, height and body weight all influence OwnIndex.
OwnIndex is useful for following the development in your fitness level over a longer period of time. When aiming to improve aerobic fitness,
a noticeable change in OwnIndex can be seen in 6 weeks on average. Less fit individuals may see progress occur even more rapidly, while
more time is needed for fitter individuals. The better your aerobic fitness, the smaller the improvements in OwnIndex.
To monitor your progress, start by measuring your OwnIndex a couple of times during the first two weeks in order to get a baseline value.
Then, repeat the test approximately once a month.
Predicted Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax-p)
The HR -p is also calculated during the Polar Fitness Test. The HR -p score predicts your individual maximum heart rate more accurately
max max
than the age-based formula (220 minus age).
For further information on HR , see chapter 5.2 User Settings.
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