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L A T E S T O W N I N D E X
You can see your OwnIndex based on your latest Polar
Fitness Test and the date when it was carried out.
OWNINDEX
OwnIndex is a score which is comparable to VO
2max
, a commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness. OwnIndex is a result of the Polar Fitness Test, which is an easy, safe and quick way to estimate maximal aerobic power. The
OwnIndex is based on heart rate, heart rate variability at rest, body structure and self-assessed physical activity.
Cardiovascular or aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport oxygen to your body. The better the cardiovascular fitness, the stronger and more efficient your heart is.
Having good cardiovascular fitness has many health benefits. For example, it decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke and high blood pressure.
If you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness, it takes a minimum of 6 weeks of regular training to see a noticeable change. Less fit individuals see progress even more rapidly and for more active individuals more time is needed.
Cardiovascular fitness is best improved by exercise types which use large muscle groups. Such activities include e.g.
walking, jogging, swimming, rowing, skating, cross-country skiing and cycling.
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