Polar F6: How to Use the OwnZone Feature

The Polar F6 is not just a heart rate monitor; it includes several features that allow you to track your heart rate and workout intensity, calculate calories burned and record the time spent in each heart-rate zone. Another feature provided on the F6 is called OwnZone. The OwnZone feature automatically determines your individual exercise intensity zone based on factors such as your age and weight. Simply select an exercise intensity (light, moderate, hard or basic) and OwnZone will lead you through everything from warm-up to cool-down.

Instructions

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      Fasten the monitor to your wrist as you would a wrist watch. Attach the chest strap around your chest just below your bra line. The chest strap transmits your heart beat to the wrist monitor.

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      Click the “OK” button on the monitor. This is the large silver button on the right middle side of the watch face.

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      Select “Settings.” Make sure your weight, height, birthday and gender are correct. Click “Yes” if these settings are correct, or “No” to change.

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      Select “OK” to return to the main screen and press “OK” again to begin the heart rate recording.

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      Select an exercise intensity from “Light,” “Moderate,” “Hard” or “Basic.”

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      Verify the OwnZone icon appears in the display. This should display automatically. OwnZone is determined in five stages. A beep will sound after each stage is complete.

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      Walk at a slow pace for one minute. Keep your heart rate below 100 bpm (beats per minute) during this first stage. A beep will sound when this stage is complete.

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      Walk at your normal pace for one minute. Increase your heart rate by about 10 bpm. A beep will sound when this stage is complete.

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      Jog at a slow pace for one minute. Increase your heart rate by another 10 bpm. A beep will sound when this stage is complete.

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      Jog or run for one minute.

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      Listen for two consecutive beeps. When you hear these beeps, your OwnZone has been determined. "OwnZone Updated" will display on the watch screen after successful determination.

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      Proceed with your exercise routine. To maximize exercise benefits, stay within the given heart rate zone.