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6.1 PERFORMING THE FITNESS TEST
Note: Before you can perform the Polar Fitness Test, you need to enter your personal user information and long-term physical activity level in
the User Settings (see page 68) and to wear your transmitter (see page 12).
It takes 3-5 minutes to perform the test.
To get reliable test results, the following basic requirements apply:
• The test can take place anywhere - at home, in the office, and at a health club - as long as the test environment is
peaceful. There should be no disturbing noises (for example, television, radio or telephone), or other people talking to you.
• Keep the test place, time of day and environment the same every time the test is repeated.
• You should be relaxed and calm.
• Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to testing.
• Avoid heavy physical effort, alcoholic beverages or pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the day before.
• Lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test.
1. In the Time of Day display press OK. Exercise is displayed.
2. Press the / buttons until Test is displayed. Press OK.
3. Press the / buttons to select TEST. Press OK.
