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• Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
• Do you have a history of breathing problems?
• Do you have symptoms of any disease?
• Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?
• Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device?
• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?
Note that in addition to training intensity, medications for heart conditions, blood
pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some
energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during training. If you feel
unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when training, it is recommended that you
stop the training or continue at a lighter intensity.
Note! If you are using a pacemaker, you can use Polar products. In theory
interference to pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In
practice no reports exist to suggest anyone ever having experienced interference.
We cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products’ suitability with all
pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety of devices available. If
you have any doubts, or if you experience any unusual sensations while using
Polar products, please consult your physician or contact the implanted electronic
device manufacturer to determine safety in your case.
If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you
suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product, check the listed materials in
Technical Specifications.
