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03-10-04, 06:53 AM
I just purchased a Polar M61, and think the rig is kinda cool....
I have a couple of questions about the Fit Test and Own Zone features.
The instructions direct the Fit Test to be done lying down in a relaxed environment for 5 min. or so. I did this and got a score, based on heart rate variability at rest.
Interestingly, the LifeCycle I ride at work also has a Fit Test feature that is based on a warm up session on the bike. Again I got a score, but based on only one HR reading and after the machine measured how much work I had done. .
These very different methods yielded almost the exact same result. So what do you pros think of the test?
Also, two minor problems....when using the LifeCycle at work, my watch won't pick up the signal from my chest strap (interference?). And I went in the pool at the gym and again no signal. Is this common? It's supposed to work in the water.
Finally, any feedback on the accuracy of Polar's Own Zone test? It gives me an OZ.V range of 130-150....seems about right to me. Slightly lower than the 220-age method which makes sense because I have a resting HR of about 60.
I have a couple of questions about the Fit Test and Own Zone features.
The instructions direct the Fit Test to be done lying down in a relaxed environment for 5 min. or so. I did this and got a score, based on heart rate variability at rest.
Interestingly, the LifeCycle I ride at work also has a Fit Test feature that is based on a warm up session on the bike. Again I got a score, but based on only one HR reading and after the machine measured how much work I had done. .
These very different methods yielded almost the exact same result. So what do you pros think of the test?
Also, two minor problems....when using the LifeCycle at work, my watch won't pick up the signal from my chest strap (interference?). And I went in the pool at the gym and again no signal. Is this common? It's supposed to work in the water.
Finally, any feedback on the accuracy of Polar's Own Zone test? It gives me an OZ.V range of 130-150....seems about right to me. Slightly lower than the 220-age method which makes sense because I have a resting HR of about 60.