Polar heart rate monitor - model overview, customer reviews

Many people think that devices such as a heart rate monitor should only be used by professional athletes, but this is a huge mistake.

The heart is a very fragile organ and it is quite easy to harm it. Therefore, it is very important to constantly monitor its condition during training so as not to exceed the maximum load on the body.

A little history of the Polar brand (Polar)

The Polar company dates back to 1975. The founder of the company, Seppo Sundikangas, came up with the idea of ​​creating heart rate monitors after a conversation with a good friend of an athlete who complained about the lack of any wireless heart rate device.

A year after their conversation, Seppo founded Polar, a company based in Finland. In 1979, Seppo and his company received their first patent for a heart rate monitor. Three years later, in 1982, the company released the world's first battery-operated heart rate monitor and thus made a huge breakthrough in the world of sports training.

Polar's modern assortment

For the company, the main task is to reach the maximum number of target audience through its range of products. The Polar brand has a huge selection of heart rate monitors designed for both intense and everyday activities.

When creating devices, the campaign uses environmentally friendly materials and high-quality electronics, thanks to which the heart rate monitors are comfortable and durable to use, as well as determine the heart rate with high accuracy. In their catalog there are models for both men and women, there are also unisex models.

Top 7 best heart rate monitors from Polar

1. Polar FT1

Low-end fitness model. There are standard features that go along with improving training efficiency.

Functional:

• Calculation of heart rate per minute.
• Manual setting of heart rate limits.
• The interface language is English.
• Recording of all results.
• Powered by CR2032 battery
• Battery life
• The sensor and monitor are paired using Polar OwnCode technology.

2. Polar FT4

• Model with increased functions.
• Calculation of heart rate per minute.
• Manual setting of heart rate limits.
• Olar OwnCal lost energy indicator
• Manual setting of heart rate limits.
• Record 10 workouts.
• Languages: multilingual
• Powered by CR1632 battery for 2 years.

3. Polar FT7

• Model with increased functions.
• Calculation of heart rate per minute.
• Manual setting of heart rate limits.
• Olar OwnCal lost energy indicator
• Manual setting of heart rate limits.
• Polar EnergyPointer training type detection function
• Record 50 workouts.
• Languages: multilingual
• Powered by CR1632 battery life 2 years.
• PC pairing

4. Polar FT40

• Multifunctional model.
• Calculation of heart rate per minute.
• Manual setting of heart rate limits.
• Olar OwnCal lost energy indicator
• Polar EnergyPointer training type detection function
• Polar Fitness Test function
• Record 50 workouts.
• Languages: multilingual
• Powered by a removable CR2025 battery for up to 1.5 years.
• PC pairing

5. Heart rate monitor Polar CS300

• The model is intended for people involved in cycling.
• Calculation of heart rate per minute.
• Manual setting of heart rate limits.
• Olar OwnCal lost energy indicator
• HeartTouch function, showing results without asking.
• Polar Fitness Test function
• Polar OwnCode use of the scheduled channel.
• Working with additional sensors.

6. Heart rate monitor Polar RCX5

• Designed primarily for professional athletes, it has a built-in GPS sensor.
• Calculation of heart rate per minute.
• Manual setting of heart rate limits.
• Olar OwnCal lost energy indicator
• HeartTouch function, showing results without asking.
• Polar Fitness Test function
• Polar OwnCode use of the scheduled channel.
• Improving your activities with ZoneOptimizer
• Screen backlight, water resistance of the device is 30 meters.
• Powered by CR2032 battery

7. Heart rate monitor Polar RC3 GPS HR Blister.

• A device with a pulse sensor. Suitable for any sport.
• Calculation of heart rate per minute.
• Manual setting of heart rate limits.
• Olar OwnCal lost energy indicator
• HeartTouch function, showing results without asking.
• Polar Fitness Test function
• Polar OwnCode use of the scheduled channel.
• Working with GPS, calculating the speed of movement and the distance traveled.
• Training Benefit, in-depth training analysis.
• The rechargeable Li-Pоl battery holds 12 hours of continuous operation.

About Polar heart rate monitors

Fitness

Some of the best fitness heart rate monitors from Polar are: Polar FT40, Polar FT60 and Polar FT80. These devices are equipped with a CR2032 battery, with an average load it can work for a year. The sensor is also equipped with this battery. It is not large in size and very comfortable.

Main functions:

1. Shows the average and maximum heart rate.
2. Shows the percentage of calories lost during and after training.
3. Adjust exercise intensity.
4. Remembers the last 50 workouts.
5. The fitness test program determines the level of fitness and tracks the workout.
6. The end zone is displayed on the screen and with the help of sound.
7. Blocking.
8. The water resistance of the device is 50 meters.
9. Different coloring.

Running and Multi-Sports

Polar has more than 10 models for running and multi-sports. These heart rate monitors are made primarily for professional athletes.

Let's consider some of the features of these models:

1. There is a function of choosing a program for training.
2. GPS sensor implemented.
3. The screen displays the current, average and highest heart rate.
4. Displays the number of calories lost, the duration of the workout and the distance traveled.
5. Save results and study them.
6. The fitness test program determines the level of fitness and tracks the workout.
7. Multi-sports devices are used by professional athletes who want to develop in several directions at once and need more accurate readings.

Cycling

The best Polars can be seen in many cycling races. For cycling enthusiasts, computers from Polar are an irreplaceable thing as they show the parameters of movement and load, thereby improving the efficiency of training.

Heart rate monitors of this type have their own innovations, namely:

• Control of the force of pressure on the bicycle pedals.
• Load level control
• Balance the force of pressure on each pedal separately.
• Measuring pedaling efficiency.

Heart rate transmitters

Heart rate belts are an essential part of heart rate monitors and workouts. They constantly monitor the cardiovascular system.

General characteristics of heart rate belts:

1. Transmission of signal and body readings to the heart rate monitor screen.
2. Externally made in the form of a monoblock.
3. The design of the heart rate belt is moisture resistant.
4. The duration of work and data transmission by signal is about 2500 hours.
5. Does not perceive interference from other devices around.

Sensors

Not a small role, if not the main one) is played by sensors for heart rate monitors.

We are talking about such sensors as:

1. Heart rate sensor. One of the most important sensors.
2. Chest sensors. Typically these sensors are used by the professional athlete.
3. GPS sensor for location determination.

Accessories

Most often, accessories for heart rate monitors are some kind of additional electronics such as a heart rate sensor. Here is a list of common accessories: heart rate sensor, leg stride sensor, cadence sensor, speed sensor, handlebar mount, power sensor.

Transmitting devices

The best way to upload your workout results from your monitor to your website is to use the Polar DataLink Transmitter. It is enough to insert it into the USB output of the PC, then he himself will find the closest device.

Command systems

Polar Team2 is the ideal solution for training not one, but a group of people. Using this system, an observer can see the readings and actions online at once up to 28 people.

Why Polar? Advantages over competitors

The main advantages of Polar:

1. A wide range of heart rate monitors and watches for every taste and for every task and sport.
2. Many interesting and useful functions: accurate heart rate measurement, calorie management and setting up unique training zones, training selection based on heart rate, speed or distance. Availability of GPS functions
3. high build quality and pleasant appearance.
4. Availability of special programs for mobile phones.
5. Plan your classes with polarpersonaltrainer.com and analyze it later.
6. Polar Flow web service - personal activity diary. Social network for users of Polar devices.

Reviews

Recently purchased Polar RC3 GPS, everything is fine. Good service and product quality.

Leonid (St. Petersburg)

I ordered myself a Polar FT1. Not a bad thing for running, choose a valid range and run. When you go out of bounds, the heart rate monitor starts to write.

Vyacheslav (Yalta)

I got Polar RS300X. There is a need for the apparatus due to the desire to dry out. I bought it on the advice of a good friend and I can say that I am pleased with the purchase.

Timofey (Tula)

I bought a Polar Loop fitness bracelet. Very comfortable to use and tidy. This bracelet does a lot, it keeps track of how much I sleep, eat, play sports and how much I walk in a day.

Marina (St. Petersburg)

I rode to Yoshkar-Ola with my kids to a sports camp to prepare for a marathon. I got 2 Garmin Foriruner 220 heart rate monitors and the second Garmin Foriruner 620. Excellent gadgets, children squeak with joy, this week we will start training.

Sergey (Yaroslavl)

I took myself a Polar RCX3. I myself have been doing jogging for 2 years, while I run in different weather. I'm happy with my purchase, I will soon change it to a device with a bluetooth sensor.

Elena (Tyumen)

I ordered a Garmin Fenix ​​2 HRM. An excellent watch with built-in gps, now you can go mushrooming in the forest and go fishing.

Dmitry (Stavropol)

I decided to give my friend a gift and bought a Garmin Quatix. He really wanted them and therefore was happy with such a present.

Evgeniy (Sochi)

I bought myself a Polar RCX3. Himself a professional athlete, I run marathons. The heart rate monitor is just a necessary thing for me, the trainer advised Polar, I was satisfied with both the external design and the functionality.

Mikhail (Moscow)

I bought Polar V800. The model is just excellent, the functionality pleases, I asked that the delivery be made by a knowledgeable person who could set them up for me, in the end everything was set up, everything works fine. Now my heart is under control.

Anastasia (Khabarovsk)

The Polar company has existed for 40 years and during this time they managed to release a huge number of accessories for sports fans. The company is now the world's leading manufacturer of heart rate monitors, leaving its competitors behind.

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