Polar RS400 Heart Rate Monitor
August 3, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar Heart Rate Monitor, Polar RS400 Heart Rate Monitor
When it comes to heart rate monitors, Polar is second to none. For more than three decades, this brand has been the leading choice of runners and athletes for their fitness needs.
Designed for maximum performance, the Polar RS400 is a lightweight heart rate monitor made to help runners to accurately measure his intensity. It has several valuable features. First, it has a running index that gives detailed information on the user’s performance based on his or hers heart rate and pacing. This is determined with the help of a Polar S1 foot pod that comes in a separate package. SportsZone is another advanced feature that monitors your improvements depending on a pre-determined heart rate zone. Data transmission can be made by using either low-range infrared technology or a USB adapter. You can buy a Polar RS400 starting from $210.
Polar RS400 Heart Rate Monitor Watch
Polar FS2 Heart Rate Monitor
August 1, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar FS2 Heart Rate Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
If you are looking for a heart rate monitor that does the job without having to read a dozen of manuals or calibrate such device with several buttons, then the Polar FS2 would be the best gadget for you. With the FS2, you can continuously monitor your heart rate and be reminded with your current status with an alarm given that you have manually established the target zone prior to workout. Entry-level exercisers would benefit most from this type of gadget with its easy-to-understand interface that displays important data such as the date and time, stopwatch, and heart rate. With this, you don’t have to spend a hundred bucks for a heart rate monitor. The FS2 costs at around $60—its features are well worth the bucks.
Polar FS2 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black)
Polar RS200sd Heart Rate Monitor
July 28, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar Heart Rate Monitor, Polar RS200sd Heart Rate Monitor
As a leading tool in the field of health and fitness, Polar has come up with RS200sd. This unit consists of all the essential features necessary for running and jogging. We begin with the versatile screen that can be customized to display relevant information needed while you working out. Second, because this is an HRM designed for running, the device is also compatible with Polar’s S1 foot pod for recording the running speed and distance.
But if you thought its intended solely for running, you’re wrong. The water-resistant feature of up to 50 meters makes it also available for swimming. You can transfer all your recorded data to a computer and observe your progress too. The bottom-line is, RS200sd combines reliability, ease-of-use, and versatility all in one product.
Polar RS200sd Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black)
Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor
July 16, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
Over the years, the Polar F11 has always been a crowd favorite. It gives you a lot of features and a very accurate gauge to know how you’re doing with your routine. It also features the calories burned, an alarm, a stopwatch, and a Keeps U Fit program that sets the parameters of the frequency, quantity, and level of intensity of your workouts. A key feature of this product is the Polar OwnZone that automatically identifies your target exercise zone based on your daily condition. Polar F11 comes in a number of colors: Pink Fizz, Blue Glow, and Grey Pepper. The price starts from $160.
Pros: Large display. It also gives you a weekly update of the total calories burned and fitness status.
Cons: More expensive than the other polar models.
Polar F11M Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Grey Pepper, New Design)
Polar FS1 Heart Monitor
July 16, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Polar FS1 Heart Monitor, Polar Heart Rate Monitor
The beginner’s choice for heart rate monitoring. This is the perfect unit for someone who doesn’t want to have trouble calibrating the device or bring the manual at all times in order to use it. A polar FS1 is a simple yet sleek device that continuously tracks the heart rate with a large, and easy-to-read display. Polar FS1 heart monitor allows the user to set a target heart rate that comes off with an audio and visual alarm when going beyond the boundaries. It also provides the current date and time, and a stopwatch as well.
Pros and Cons: Its very basic function may be both an advantage and disadvantage for some.