Polar OwnZone®
Determines personal heart rate limits for an exercise session.
The Polar OwnZone (OZ) feature determines an individual exercise zone.
It guides you through an appropriate warm-up routine and automatically
determines a safe and effective exercise heart rate zone - your OwnZone
- while taking into account your current physical condition.
Polar Heart Rate Monitors use multiple methods for determining your
OwnZone. The primary method is to measure your heart rate variability
during the warm-up period before exercising. If the measurement is not
successful, your latest saved OwnZone limits are used. If there are no
previous limits in the memory, the Polar Heart Rate Monitor will
automatically calculate OwnZone limits based on your age-predicted
maximum heart rate (220 minus age). You should determine your OwnZone at
the beginning of your workout whenever you change exercise environment
and/or exercise mode or if your mental state changes when feeling
stressed, for instance.
The OwnZone Basic corresponds to 65-85 % of the maximum heart rate.
Exercise at the lower end of this intensity level can be conducted for
extended periods safely and often yields the best results for weight
control, while exercise at the upper end of this intensity produces the
best results for improving cardiovascular (aerobic) fitness.
The OwnZone Advanced feature consists of two training areas: OwnZone Low
and OwnZone High, providing greater variations in exercising than the
OwnZone Basic area, which can be rather wide for more focused training.
The OwnZone Light corresponds to 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. This
intensity still feels fairly easy for most people. It helps in weight
control and improves endurance and cardiovascular fitness.
The OwnZone Moderate corresponds to 70-80% of your maximum heart rate.
This intensity is especially good for people who are exercising
regularly. Exercising in this zone is particularly effective for
improving cardiovascular fitness.
The OwnZone Hard corresponds to 80-90% of maximum heart rate. You will
find yourself breathing heavily, having tired muscles and feeling
fatigued. This intensity is recommended occasionally for fit people.
The OwnZone Weight corresponds to about 60-75% of your maximum heart
rate. The OwnZone Weight is ideal for weight loss exercise for less fit
individuals and for those recovering from sickness or intensive
training.
