What is Ownindex?
What is Ownindex?
Ownindex is a score which is comparable to VO2max, a commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness. Own index is a result of the Polar fitness Test, which is an easy and quick way to estimate maximal aerobic power.
What is VO2max Polar?
The Polar Fitness Test is a fitness test you can do without breaking a sweat. It gives you a number that correlates to your VO2max, which is considered the golden standard of aerobic fitness measurement. Like the name suggests, the test tells you how fit or unfit you are.
How accurate is Polar VO2max?
The average VO2max of the two Polar tests and the Bruce test show greatest positive correlation (n=19; r=0.655; p<0.001). The reliability of the Polar watch indicated significance between the test-retest results (n=19; r=. 907; p<. 05).
What is the Polar fitness test based on?
The Fitness Test calculation is based on your resting heart rate, heart rate variability and your personal information: gender, age, height, weight, and self-assessment of your physical activity level called the training background. Fitness test is fully automatic and can be performed at rest in less than five minutes.
How do you measure polar beat VO2 max?
The most accurate way to test your VO2max is in a laboratory. Intensity will be varied (usually on a treadmill) while your respiratory rate and heart rate are measured during a 20-minute test. Depending on your concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide being inhaled and exhaled, your VO2max will be scored.
How often should you do a Polar fitness Test?
every three months
We use your age, sex, height and weight in calculating the result (your VO2max), which is why you should make sure the physical settings of your Polar account are up to date. To track your progress, we recommend repeating the test every three months.
What is a good VO2max?
What’s considered a ‘good’ VO₂ max?
| Gender (18 to 45 years of age) | Activity level | Average VO₂ max |
|---|---|---|
| male | active | 42.5–46.4 mL/kg/min |
| female | active | 33.0–36.9 mL/kg/min |
| male | highly active | ≤ 85 mL/kg/min |
| female | highly active | ≤ 77 mL/kg/min |
How often should you do a Polar fitness test?
What’s a good VO2 max score?
Elite male runners have shown VO2 maxes of up to 85 mL/kg/min, and elite female runners have scored up to 77 mL/kg/min. A good VO2 max for a 25-year-old male is 42.5-46.4 mL/kg/min, while a good value for a 25-year-old female is 33.0-36.9 mL/kg/min.
What is a good VO2 max for walking?
Male: 18-25 y/o
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (mL/(kg · min)) | TO (mL/(kg · min)) |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 52 | 59.9 |
| Above Average | 47 | 51.9 |
| Average | 42 | 46.9 |
| Below Average | 37 | 41.9 |
What is a good cardio VO2 max?