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FAVOR manual GBR/E
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Contents
How does Polar Favor work .................................................... 5
Polar Favor parts ...................................................... 5
Getting going ........................................................... 6
How to start heart rate measurement ..................................... 7
Functions during heart rate measurement .............................. 8
See your heart rate ................................................... 8
Turn the Target Zone sound signal on/off ................. 8
Stop heart rate measurement ................................... 8
How to set your Target Zone ................................................... 9
Exercising with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor ..................... 11
General exercise recommendation ........................ 12
Intensity of exercise ............................................... 12
Frequency of training ............................................. 15
Mode of activity ...................................................... 15
Structure of an exercise session ............................ 16
References ............................................................. 16
Quick guide for exercising .................................................... 17
Define the amount of your physical activity ........... 17
Determine your exercise goals .............................. 19
Examples of exercise recommendations ............... 19
Care and maintenance ......................................................... 21
Taking care ............................................................. 21
Batteries ................................................................. 22
Precautions ........................................................................... 23
In a water environment ........................................... 23
Interference ............................................................ 24
Frequently asked questions .................................................. 25
Technical specifications ........................................................ 27
Polar books and accessories ............................................... 28
Service .................................................................................. 29
Check list ................................................................ 29
Sending instructions ............................................... 30
Polar's service procedure ....................................... 30
Limited Polar warranty .......................................................... 31
Disclaimer ............................................................................. 32
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents How does Polar Favor work ............ 5 Polar Favor parts ............5 Getting going ............6 How to start heart rate measurement ........7 Functions during heart rate measurement ......8 See your heart rate ........... 8 Turn the Target Zone sound signal on/off ....8 Stop heart rate measurement ........ -
Page 2: How Does Polar Favor Work
Heart Rate Monitor and how to get the best benefit of its functions. Wirelessly and continuously yours, POLAR FAVOR PARTS Your Polar Favor consists of three parts: 1. Polar T31™ Transmitter • Grooved electrode areas VISUAL CUES TO READ THIS GUIDE Indicates a tip to do things faster. -
Page 3: Getting Going
6. Wear the Wrist Receiver as you would wear an ordinary watch. 3. You can now start exercising with your Polar Favor. If you wish to wear a watch at the same time when Alternatively, if you go biking, you may attach the Wrist exercising with Polar Favor, it is recommended that you Receiver to a Polar Bike Mount. -
Page 4: Functions During Heart Rate Measurement
STOP HEART RATE MEASUREMENT appear. Remove the Transmitter. Heart rate measurement stops. The Polar Favor Wrist Receiver will automatically return to the battery saving mode if no transmission signals are received within 10 minutes. OFF appears in the display. -
Page 5: Exercising With Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor
5. Monitor 6. Release the button, when the desired Lower Limit is reached. Polar Favor automatically enters the heart rate monitoring mode. Regular exercise helps you to sustain and improve your health and fitness, as well as feel better. Exercising has also other The Upper Limit cannot be set below the Lower Limit. -
Page 6: General Exercise Recommendation
If you are a beginner, sedentary or overweight, a recommended target is to exercise at light or light to moderate intensity. At this target, the exercise is easy-paced and causes only slight breathlessness and sweating. FAVOR manual GBR/E 12-13 16/1/01, 13:09... -
Page 7: Frequency Of Training
To improve your muscular endurance and strength as well as Target Zone (between the Lower and the Upper Limit) to flexibility choose intermittent activities such as tennis, badminton, get the maximum benefit from your workout. football, ice hockey, resistance training and gymnastics. FAVOR manual GBR/E 14-15 16/1/01, 13:09... -
Page 8: Structure Of An Exercise Session
Testing and Prescription. Williams & Wilkins, 1995. Jackson, A.S., Blair, S.N., Mahar, M.T., Wier, L.T., Ross, R.M. and Stuteville, J.E. Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without exercise testing. Med Sci Sports Exerc 22: 863-870, 1990. FAVOR manual GBR/E 16-17 16/1/01, 13:09... -
Page 9: Determine Your Exercise Goals
Moderate comparable physical activity. Improve 30-60 min. Light to Run over 10 miles a week or spend over 3 hours a week in fitness at a time moderate comparable physical activity. lose weight Moderate FAVOR manual GBR/E 18-19 16/1/01, 13:09... -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance
C / 14 F) and heat (above 50 C / 122 • Do not expose the Polar Heart Rate Monitor to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car. FAVOR manual GBR/E 20-21 16/1/01, 13:09... -
Page 11: Batteries
Wrist Receiver battery should be replaced signal so that it cannot be detected by the Transmitter unit. only by a person authorised by Polar Electro Oy. At the same • Jumping into the water or strenuous muscle movement... -
Page 12: Interference
Crosstalk. use of the pacemaker and the heart rate monitor. 5. Cardiac arrythmia may cause irregular readings. In this case consult your physician. FAVOR manual GBR/E 24-25 16/1/01, 13:09... -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
C to +50 Water resistancy: to 20 metres Accuracy of heart ± 1% or ± 1 beats per minute, rate measurement: whichever larger, definition applies to steady state conditions DEFAULT SETTINGS Upper Limit: Lower Limit: FAVOR manual GBR/E 26-27 16/1/01, 13:09... -
Page 14: Polar Books And Accessories
Monitor and interference for more details. • Extra Transmitter for other family members • Polar Heart Bra for women • Test handle for groups and trainers Ask your local dealer or distributor for more details. FAVOR manual GBR/E 28-29 16/1/01, 13:09... -
Page 15: Sending Instructions
6. Operational test Copyright © 1997, 2001 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after Polar logotype is a registered trademark and Polar Favor is a trademark of Polar Electro Oy. unauthorised service. 0537 This CE marking shows compliance of this product with Directive 93/42/EEC. -
Page 16: Disclaimer
Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein. Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, direct or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to, the use of this material or the products described herein. - Page 17 Notes FAVOR manual GBR/E 34-35 16/1/01, 13:09...
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Page 18: Heart Rate Monitor
Polar Favor ™ Heart Rate Monitor User’s Manual Manufactured by: Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Finland Tel. +358-8-520 2100 Fax +358-8-520 2300 www.polar.fi 178281 GBR E FAVOR manual GBR/E 36-37 16/1/01, 13:09...
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