TABLE OF CONTENTS How does Polar Beat work ............................... 4 Polar Beat Parts Polar Beat symbols Wearing the Polar Beat How to start the heart rate measurement ? ...... 7 How to stop the heart rate measurement ? ...... 8 Using your Polar Beat Heart Rate Monitor ....... 8 Precautions .................................................... 12 Care and maintenance .................................. 13 Frequently asked questions ............................ 14 Technical data ......................
HOW DOES POLAR BEAT WORK? Polar Beat symbols The flashing heart symbol indicates the ongoing heart rate measurement. The heart symbol flashes in the pace of your heart. OFF appears in the display always when the heart rate measurement is not on. Polar Beat Parts Polar Beat Heart Rate Monitor consists of three parts: Grooved electrode areas are on the backside Wearing the Polar Beat 1. Attach the Polar Transmitter to the elastic strap. Polar Transmitter 2.
We recommend that you wear the Transmitter against your bare skin. This ensures a flawless operation of the Transmitter. However, if you wish to wear the Transmitter over a shirt, moisten the shirt well under the electrodes. HOW TO START THE HEART RATE MEASUREMENT ? 6. Put on the Receiver as you would put on an ordinary watch. It is important that the electrodes are wet during the exercise. However, after the exercise, wash and toweldry the Transmitter carefully to save battery life. 1.
HOW TO STOP THE HEART RATE MEASUREMENT ? 1. Remove the Transmitter from your chest. 2. Rinse the Transmitter carefully. continuously and accurately during any type of activities. The following steps will help you to get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor and to achieve your targets. 1. Determine your physical activity readiness It is important that before starting exercising you determine your readiness for physical activity.
Target: Improved Fitness and Increased Performance Duration: 30 min - 1 h (even up to 2 hrs) Frequency: 3-5 times a week (even daily) Target group: Persons who are already exercising and have no health problems. e) Then draw another straight line from the lower edge of the target to left and you find the Lower Limit for your Target Zone. f) You have now found your Target Zone.
5. Recommended activities Select activities that you enjoy and vary your workout. To build a solid base for your cardiovascular fitness, choose continuous activities (jogging, running, walking, bicycling, rowing, aerobics...). To improve your muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility choose intermittent activities (tennis, badminton, football, icehockey, soccer, rugby, hockey, weight training, gymnastics...). Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor helps you to achieve your personal target.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should I do if... ...THERE IS NO HEART RATE READING? 1. Check that the elastic strap is tight enough. 2. Check that the electrodes of the Polar Transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed. 3. Check that you have kept the Polar Transmitter clean. See care and maintenance. ...HEART SYMBOL FLASHES IRREGULARLY? 1. Check that your Wrist Receiver is inside the transmission range (1 metre). 2. Check that the elastic strap has not become loose during exercise.
POLAR BOOKS AND ACCESSORIES Polar Books and Booklets Roy Benson, MPE: Precision Running Dr. Matthew Brick: Precision Multisport Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.: Precision Cycling Neil Craig: Scientific Heart Rate Training Sally Edwards: The Heart Rate Monitor Book Mark Fenton and Dave McGovern: Precision Walking Ute Haas, M.Sc., Tarja Suomi, M.Sc. and Dr. Raija Laukkanen, Ph.D.: Precision Aerobics Dr. Peter J.G.M. Janssen: Training, Lactate, Pulse Rate Dr. Katriina Kukkonen-Harjula, MD and Dr. Raija Laukkanen, Ph.D.
LIMITED POLAR WARRANTY • Polar Electro Oy warrants to the original consumer/purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Please, save the receipt, which is your proof of purchase! • Warranty does not cover receiver battery, damages due to misuse, abuse, accidents or negligence of the precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked or broken cases.
Graphic Design CIS, Finland GBR User's Manual Polar Beat® Manufactured by: Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Finland www.polar.fi Heart Rate Monitor 173202 GBR G 20 Beat GBR/G 21 20-21 8.1.
