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• Keep the testing place, time of day and environment the
same every time the test is repeated.
• 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.
PREPARE THE WRIST RECEIVER
1. In the Time of day display press Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until you come to the Fitness test
mode.
FIT. TEST is displayed.
RELAX YOURSELF FOR 1-3 MINUTES
2. Lay down, relax your muscles and mind.
START THE TEST
3. Press OK to start the test.
The wrist receiver starts searching for your
heart rate.
TEST On and your heart rate are
displayed.
The test begins.
If you want to have the sound signal on during the
Fitness test, check there is in the display. Press and
hold to have sound signal on. The sound
signal will alarm you at the end of the test.
4. It takes 3-5 minutes to carry out the test. Lie relaxed,
don’t raise arms or legs, avoid body movements during
the test. Don’t communicate with other people.
Your current OwnIndex and the testing date
are displayed.
5. To return to the Time of day display after the test, press
and hold OK.
Middle
You participate regularly in recreational
sports. For example, you run 5 miles a week or
spend 30 - 60 minutes a week in comparable
physical activity. Or, your work requires
modest physical activity.
High
Exercise is an inseparable part of your life. You
exercise regularly at least 3 times a week with
heavy paced intensity. Exercise causes clear
breathlessness and sweating. For example, you
run regularly more than 5 miles a week or
spend more than 1,5 - 2 hours in comparable
physical activity.
SET THE FITNESS TEST MODE ON
1. In the Time of day display press Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until you enter the Options mode.
OPTIONS is displayed.
2. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
USER SET is displayed.
3. Press Scroll Up or Scroll Down until you come to
the Fitness test setting mode.
FIT. TEST On/OFF is displayed.
4. Press OK to enter the Fitness test setting loop.
FIT. TEST is displayed.
On or OFF is flashing.
5. Press Scroll Up or Scroll Down to select the test on.
6. Press OK to lock your selection.
7. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold
OK.
C A R R Y I N G O U T T H E T E S T
To get reliable test results, there are the following basic
requirements:
• You should be relaxed and calm.
• The test can take place anywhere - home, office, health
club - as long as the testing environment is peaceful. No
disturbing noises (e.g. television, radio or telephone), no
other people talking to you.
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