POLAR S725 - Manual (Page 82)

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E. POLAR FITNESS TEST
The Polar Fitness Test is an easy, safe and quick
way to estimate individual maximal aerobic
power and to get predicted maximum heart rate
value. The Polar Fitness Test is targeted to healthy
adults.
OwnIndex
OwnIndex is a value which is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO
2max
),
a commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness. Cardiovascular (aerobic)
fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport
and utilize oxygen in your body. The stronger and more efficient your heart
is, the better the cardiovascular fitness is. VO
2max
is a good indicator of
performance in endurance sports.