Polar Heart Rate Monitors

Polar A3 heart-rate monitor (*est. $75) - is an easy to use, highly accurate heart rate monitor with an array of features. The A3 also stores previous workout data for later review. Other key features that make the Polar A3 so popular are:

• Bold easy to read display
• Easy to set up and to use
• Provides all the essential information
• Costs less than most heart-rate monitors.

NB: This model does not have a calorie counter. [See Polar A5 heart-rate monitor below].

Polar A5 Heart Rate Monitor

The Polar A5 (*est. $90) is a reliable, good basic monitor provides a few more features including:

• Selfwalk test - tells you how fit you are and the data can be used to help set up your exercise program.
• BodyMass Index
• OwnCal - calorie calculation
• Backlight - makes it easier to read

NOTE: The Polar A5 model does not have a PC interface - see Polar S-Series models.

More Advanced Polar Heart Rate Monitors

Advanced heart rate monitors generally have more analaysis data reading capability, can store more data, can transfer that data to a computer, and come with analysis software. Different models have different combinations of the above.

Polar S- series Heart Rate Monitors

The Polar S-series heart-rate monitors have advanced features to help assess the effectiveness of workouts and provide analysis. Models include:

Polar S210 (*est. $180)
Has all the basic heart rate monitor features, and you can download some data to a computer. Note - this model does not have the same analysis software as the S410.

Polar S410 (*est. $210) -
Has all the basics: average heart rate, time in target zone, etc and it has some key advanced features:

• Memory - can store five key workouts.
• PC Interface - data can be transmitted to a computer for training and analysis program monitoring.
• Advanced Read Outs - percentage of maximum heart rate, stopwatch, and countdown timer.

Polar S810i (*est. $340)
Is even more advanced in its heart-rate monitor features:

• Larger Memory - hold 59 files
• Multple Countdown Timers - three

Polar F11 (*est. $150) - t
T he latest in the Polar advanced heart-rate monitor range has similar features to the S series, but aslo features:

• Keeps U Fit Workout Program - fitness program which can be tailored to your personal goals.
• Coded transmitter - eliminates interference from other nearby heart rate monitors.
• Good Reviews by USA Today and Men's Fitness.

To understand more about features on heart rate monitors - Read This First.

For More Product Information

• Polar F11
• Polar S626X
• Polar A3
• Polar A5
• Polar FS2
• Polar M61

Special Purpose Polar Heart Rate Monitors

Some sports demand certain form features, whilst others require functionality features.

Hearth Rate Monitors For Swimming

Polar heart-rate monitors are constructed as one piece, with no seams to allow water inside. This makes them ideal for swimmers.

Advanced Sports Heart Rate Monitors

Polar S810i (*est. $340) - interacts with your computer using IR interface to review performance data and analyse using computer program.

Heart Rate Monitors For Biking

Serious cycle sports persons and enthusiasts suggest buying a heart rate monitor heart-rate monitor and cycling computer separately, not in one unit. mtbREVIEW.com included the Polar S810 in their leading line up.

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