Polar RS200 Heart Rate Monitor
March 30, 2011 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar Heart Rate Monitor, Polar RS200 Heart Rate Monitor
The Polar RS200 Heart Rate Monitor is a wristwatch-type heart monitor in black, making it ideal for runners. It comes with an optional S1 footpad. It is easy to use with a button-free operation of the wrist component of the monitor. It features an oversized display that makes for easy reading. The watch also features Polar’s OwnZone which helps you set an individualized exercise zone, and it also comes with a calorie counter and an overall goal management system. You can use the Polar Event Countdown Timer and the Sports Zones to help you with your training for an upcoming running competition. The OwnCal feature allows you to see the energy you spend for a given workout session, along with the total accumulated energy you have spent. It also comes with a dual time zone, an alarm with snooze option, and it is water resistant up to 50 meters. The monitor also features up to 16 exercise files including date and time, total calories spent, as well as general summaries.
Polar RS200 Heart Rate Monitor Watch Review:
The customers who have tried this heart rate monitor gave it an average rating of 3.9 stars. Majority of them gave it 4.0 and 5.0 star ratings, with the rest giving it an even mix of 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 star ratings. They liked how the monitor watch was very easy to set up as well as use. One user initially panicked when he took out the monitor and it showed a blank screen, but he shared how it was easy to understand how to use it as it came with a protective plastic covering with a finger pointing out where to press it to turn it on. He also commended the watch for coming with many useful features, particularly for runners. He commented that the watch was obviously designed with runners in mind, and by people who knew what they were doing in terms of technical aspects, and he appreciated it greatly. He also liked how the monitor could be worn as a watch, and how it was priced reasonably. He also liked how the watch component was found to be adjustable, making it good no matter what size wrist a person had. Other users also commented on having used this effectively for running and training, with the customizable screen being a big plus. It was also described as a good beginner watch.
One of the issues brought up for this monitor was that the strap component seemed to be too small for larger guys. One reviewer was a guy with a regular 40” chest and he already had to stretch it to the maximum, so it might not be such a comfortable fit for larger guys. Another reviewer complained of buttons that barely worked coming right from the box, and an LCD screen that was a little too low contrast. The case was also described as looking cheap.
Based on these reviews, we would recommend this heart rate monitor watch for runners, but take note of the size disclaimer if you happen to be a large-sized guy.
Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor
March 19, 2011 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
The Polar FT80 is a great tool for serious athletes. Using this heart rate monitor will mean that you get to reach optimum efficiency for your workouts. The monitor starts off by checking your condition for the day, and then shows you the ideal intensity for your training based on your fitness level and age. It allows you to strive to reach that target, which keeps you from exercising mindlessly and sometimes, in vain. Its plastic housing and rubber strap makes it as comfortable to wear as any sports watch, giving you more incentive to keep it strapped on while exercising.
The monitor also provides you with a personalized training program from Polar Star, which you can adjust according to your personal preferences in terms of working out. The watch gives you weekly goals for your training along with constant feedback, giving you the encouragement you need to exercise properly. It features an alarm that warns you when your heart rate goes beyond or slips down below the target zone. It also shows you your heart rate in several modes, such as beats per minute or a percentage of the maximum heart rate as well as in a graph showing your target zone.
Polar FT80 Review:
The over fifty buyers of this heart rate monitor gave it an average rating of 3.2 stars. They liked how it was a great companion for working out, as it helped the user figure out how to exercise smartly. One reviewer described as doing what it was supposed to do despite the negative points brought up.
The main issues brought up for this monitor watch was that its screen was a little low on contrast, making it almost impossible to read unless the lighting conditions were perfect. One user also reported trouble connecting to the Polar website; he described it as a software bug between the watch and the web service, which kept users from uploading training results. It also kept users from having access to the cool-looking and helpful zone/interval graphs. He also noted that the buttons were a little difficult to use, with the bottom button calling for more force to push compared to the top buttons. He conceded that it might make for a good watch for runners or cyclists, although he personally preferred another model which was easier to read. Another user started off being happy with the watch despite the very dim screen and what he called as an “anemic” alarm, but wound up having the watch corrupted. When he checked the Polar forums, he saw that there were many others who encountered this problem, and that there was currently no response from the company about how to deal with it. Others complained of units that just would not work.
However, since the negative reviews seemed to be minor issues, we would confident recommending this heart rate monitor but would also prefer to suggest looking for other models to be sure.
Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor
March 11, 2011 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
The Polar FT7 Women’s Heart Monitor is a great companion for any lady who wishes to improve their fitness and burn fat. Its Energy Pointer allows you to see the main effect of the workout program you are using. It shows you the center point between fitness improvement and fat burning, allowing you to make necessary adjustments. It also allows you to set your target zones for your heart rate for a given training session, so you can know if you are doing it at the right intensity.
After all, working out without reaching the required heart rate may mean you are not getting optimum results. If you miss the target, the monitor gives out an audible as well as a visual alarm. This target may be in terms of beats per minute, a percentage of maximum heart rate, or a percentage of the heart rate reserve. It also displays the number of calories you have burned. The transmitter comes in a comfortable textile, making it an easy strap-on for your workout sessions.
Polar FT7 Women’s Heart Monitor Review:
The women who have tried this heart rate monitor gave it an average rating of 4.2 stars. They liked how it was just right for the average user, not being too basic and also not being too high tech. The heart rate monitoring function was found to be accurate, with the exception of underwater use. The calorie counter was also considered an accurate and useful addition. The monitor also displayed a graph for the target heart rate, which at least one reviewer commended as being useful. It was also described as being very user-friendly; one buyer commented that there were no instructions included, but even so she had an easy time figuring out how to use this monitor. One reviewer also appreciated how it could record data of training information, such as duration, calories burned, heart rate averages and maximum, as well as the amount of time when the heart rate was sustained within the target range. It was also described as being easy to change its settings. One buyer commended it for having a backlight, as it made the monitor very easy to use even in places where there was little light. The chest strap was also described as being very comfortable.
The main issue brought up for the watch was that the zone alarm, which told the user her heart rate had exceeded the limit she herself had set, was found to be of a very low volume. This meant the warning was generally useless when biking with heady winds or running on the sidewalk. Of course, the lady wondered if she happened to have a defective unit, but at least one other user reported the same problem.
Based on these reviews, we would recommend this watch as long as you are OK with the idea of a less-than-audible warning alarm. If you only usually work out indoors or in relatively quiet places, you might be able to hear it, but if you constantly workout rigorously and to the limits out-of-doors, you might want to check into the volume before buying this. Then again, you might also consider just forming a habit out of checking your heart rate every so often during strenuous exercise.
Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor
February 26, 2011 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
For people who are working out in gyms or even at home, the Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor comes in handy. People who are trying to get in shape or are maintaining their physical fitness through exercises are popularly seen with a heart rate monitor. This device is important for people who are working out and involved in physical training so that they would know when to give their hearts a rest or slow down in their work out routines.
Without a heart rate monitor you may be stressing your body to work too hard. Overworking your body would not be good for the heart. One way to know if you are overdoing things would be to have a device that would monitor your heart rate. This is where the Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor comes in.
The heart is responsible for pumping oxygen to all the major organs of our body. Without oxygen our cells would die. We all know that we can not live without oxygen. The harder we work our bodies, the more oxygen we need. The more oxygen our bodies need the faster the heart muscles would beat. The Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor will let you know if you are overworking your body and would indicate if need to slow down.
The Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor is just like a wristwatch that you strap on your wrist. It measures 7 x 5 x 3 inches and comes in a black casing. This device also has the T31 coded transmitter and is water resistant up to 50 meters. The main functions of this device are to monitor the average heart rate, max heart rate and the duration of the exercise. The Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor targets zone heart rate indicator and has audible and visual alarms. The OwnCode technology engineered in this device has the ability to block crosstalk signals from other heart rate monitors used by your gym buddies nearby.
The Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor Review
The reviews received by the Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor will pump you up to get this heart rate monitor for your own use. One review advised of the good and the great features of the Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor. The ease to operate this heart rate monitor is one of the good features along with the easy to read large display and the backlight. The most admired feature would be its ability to accurately monitor the heart rate during work outs.
If you want to stay fit and not overwork your body, you should buy a reliable heart rate monitor like the Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor. A number of users of this device have spoken and the verdict is you can rely on the Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitor.
Polar RS800CX Multi Sport Heart Rate Monitor Watch
February 8, 2011 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar Heart Rate Monitor, Polar RS800CX Multi Sport Heart Rate Monitor Watch
The Polar RS800CX Multi Sport Heart Rate Monitor Watch with G3 GPS sensor is a perfect functional tool for people who want to monitor and analyze their body’s response towards the various types of training that they undergo in order to stay fit and healthy everyday. It is made of polyurethane and plastic. It has an altimeter that measures the user’s altitude above a fixed level, a heart rate monitor, chronograph, a digital compass with GPS features, an adjustable declination, a low battery indicator, backlight for using it in the dark, and 2 alarms. The battery is replaceable that makes it a practical choice. The product comes with the wrist unit, transmitter set with a strap to fasten it , IrDA USB adaptor to download the exercise data to the PC or laptop, and the user manual. However, depending on the package that is purchased, the user can also avail of the other accessories such as the S3 Stride Sensor, or wind sensors such as the cycling or GPS sensors.
Polar RS800CX Multi Sport Heart Rate Monitor Watch Review:
Most of the users who bought this product speak well of the products remarkable features. One user spoke of the RS800CX’s capability of recording the data for the variety of sports that the user is into and it also synchronizes it with the Polar ProTrainer 5 software, which is sometimes purchased separately, that analyzes the user’s training. It also creates individual routines. With this product, the user is able to maximize the effectiveness of the recovery time and even monitor his or her elevation profiles.
Some users love how RS800CX is easily used. It has 5 buttons. The top right button is used to scroll up the menu. The bottom right button is used to scroll down the menu. The bottom left button is the back or exit button or the button that returns you to the main display and the top left bottom is used for the light. The red button at the bottom of the display is used as start, lap, or the okay button. When the user takes out the unit for the very first time, he or she can activate the display by pressing the red button. The user can start by setting the desired language and time. He or she can scroll up or down using the top right or bottom right buttons and the red button when selecting. Before using the RS800CX, wet the electrodes at the back of the strap before fastening the strap on together with the transmitter. After fastening the transmitter with the strap, hit the red button and wait for the main display to detect the heart beat that is transmitted by the transmitter.
One user talked about the different screens that can be viewed during the exercise. The user can just simply scroll up and down using the top right and bottom right buttons to view the different screens such as lap time, stop watch, and heart rate.
Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch
February 8, 2011 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar Heart Rate Monitor, Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch
The Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch is a multi functional device that helps the user train at the correct intensity. This would mean that any user who loves staying fit would love this device since it would help them get better when it comes to their performance since the product has core metrics such as distance, pace, heart rate, calorie burn, and speed. The watch comes with an alarm with snooze, a stop watch, and a dual time zone which makes it really functional. The device weighs at 9.6 ounces and it measures at 2 x 2 x 1 inches and it is improved with the distance capability and GPS speed.
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The product is really easy to use and it is recommended for the athletes who are always motivated to stay fit and healthy. The watch is water resistant up to 50 meters. It also has a backlight and a display zoom for the users who cannot really see in the dark. It also has an event countdown timer that keeps the user motivated by showing the days that are left before the next sports event.
Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch Review
The athletic users who came to use this product seem to like it since it has all the features that they need. It is also really easy to use. The users also commend the product’s feature which is turning the watch into sleep mode to conserve the battery’s power. It also has a feature that tracks the training sessions that the user did starting with the latest 16 training sessions up to the last 16 weeks of training. Some users commend the product’s aesthetic features since it is not that ugly to bring to work which means that the watch could be used anywhere. One user mentioned how he loves the audible and visual alarm that the product has in target zones that informs him every time his speed, pace, and heart race go over or under the limit that he has set for his training.
Some users mentioned how they love the other features of the product which are the Polar OwnIndex Fitness Test and Polar OwnCal that helps the users calculate and monitor how they stay fit. It also helps them in staying in the zone and achieving their short term and long term goals. For runners, they commend the 99 number of laps that the product has which monitors how much laps they run per day. Also, some users who are very particular with how they stay fit loves the heart rate display of the product since it displays the average heart rate of the total exercise, BPM, and the percentage of the maximum heart rate.
The Time in Target Zone feature is one of the features that the users like with this product since it sums the time spent during training. Therefore, the users can keep track of how much time they have spent in every exercise or activity they have done. In addition, the Time in Target Zone feature can be also used with the total exercise time in determining if the training program the user is in is really effective.
Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor
August 9, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
In terms of appearance, the Polar FS3 looks almost exactly like its predecessor, the Polar FS2. The main difference between the two is the setting of the target heart rate zone. Polar FS3 gives you the option to either manually or automatically set the target zone in addition to the built-in audible and visual alarm.
Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey)
Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor
August 6, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
The Polar F6 is one of the most popular models among Polar’s line of heart rate monitors, probably because of its efficiency and ease of functionality at a very competitive price. It can calculate a target heart rate zone that is specific for one’s physical state and features an audio and visual alarm when the user goes out of bounds. But the great thing about F6 is its ability to track the last data from the past sessions you had with the device—information like the heart rate, duration of exercise, total calories burned, and even the fraction of fat calories burned, all for a hundred dollars or even below. Polar F6 also comes in with a Wearlink coded transmitter adding up to the reliability of the results being transmitted to the wristwatch receiver.
NEW+POLAR F6 PINK CORAL HEART RATE MONITOR
Polar F4 Heart Rate Monitor
August 5, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar F4 Heart Rate Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
The predecessor of F6, Polar F4 has a more basic approach regarding heart rate monitoring and contains features that are only necessary for beginners. It uses Polar OwnCal for calorie measurement and an impressive T31 transmitter using Polar OwnCode technology to prevent interferences from other devices. Side buttons allows the user to navigate through the menu. It’s really simple and very convenient to use. Polar F4 comes in a lot cheaper than F6.
Polar F4 Men’s Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Thunder)
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor
August 4, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
A wide, large, and clear display—that is the prime structure of a Polar FT40. Apart from that, this cool gadget from Polar is a lot less confusing that the rest of the latest heart rate monitor models. Furthermore, it has several benefits in terms of your improvements in your workout. It allows you to set up the watch based on your personal information such as age, gender, weight, and height to calculate your target zones, calorie expenditure, and aerobic fitness. The addition of Energy Pointer gives you a more objective way of identifying whether you are in the fitness zone or fat-burning zone. FT40 models come in various colours and styles. It typically costs at around a $150.