Basic Features
and Functions
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Wireless
ECG accurate heart rate
The heart rate is wirelessly
transmitted from a light weight form fitting heart rate
chest transmitters to the Polar wrist watch receiver. The
chest transmitter picks up and transmits every
"R" wave electrical signal of the heart. The
watch receives the wireless signal calculates and ECG
accurate heart rate which is displayed in
"beats per minute".
Heart
rate (displayed as bpm)
A measurement of the work your heart does, most commonly
expressed as the number of beats per minute (bpm).
Heart rate
(displayed as % of maximum heart rate)
A measurement of the work your heart does, expressed as %
of your maximum heart rate.
Visual and audible
alarm in target zones
A feature informing you every time your heart rate and/or
speed/pace
exceeds the upper limit or falls below the lower limit of
your target heart rate zone during an exercise session.
Water resistant -
30m
Polar monitors
with T31, T31 or T61 transmitters are waterproof for
swimming, but are not recommended for scuba diving. Wear
link transmitters are NOT waterproof.
Backlight
Wrist watch Lights up with push
of a button for 5 seconds
Heart touch,
button-free operation of wrist unit
This function enables button free operation of certain
main functions, e.g. when gloves make pressing buttons
difficult. Activate the HeartTouch function by bringing
your wrist unit close to the Polar logo on your
transmitter. The HeartTouch function operates only when
wearing the transmitter.
Heart rate sets:
Pre-program favorite exercise settings
Manual target zone
(% / bpm)
You can manually set your target exercise zone
Automatic age-based
target zone (% / bpm)
Heart rate monitors
will automatically set the target zone.
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Target zones with
audible and visual alarm
A range of heart rates that a person chooses to aim for
when exercising, based on their personal fitness goals.
Target heart rate zones are expressed as percentages of a
person’s maximum heart rate (HRmax). The most common
target heart rate zones are: 50-60% HRmax, 60-70% HRmax,
70-80% HRmaxand 80-90% HRmax. The intensity 90-100%
HRmaxis used only for sprint training by experienced
exercisers.
Fitness Bullets
A symbol appears on the watch display
every 10 minutes in target zone. This feature shows
a bullet symbol on the display of your heart rate monitor
for every 10 minutes spent exercising/training in your
target heart rate zone.
Average heart rate
of total exercise
A figure expressed in beats per minute (bpm) representing
the average heart rate measured over a specific period of
time (e.g. an exercise session).
Maximum heart rate of
total exercise
The highest number of
heartbeats per minute (bpm) during maximum physical
exertion. The HRmax-p score predicts your individual
maximum heart rate. The most accurate way of determining
your individual HRmax is to perform a maximal exercise
stress test in a laboratory. HRmax is a useful tool for
determining the intensity of exercise. For a rough
estimate of your maximum heart rate subtract your age from
220.
Time in target
zone
The Time in Target Zone feature calculates the amount of
total exercise time spent in your personal target zone.
You can use this feature together with the Total
Exercise Time to determine the effectiveness of your
exercise program.
Zone pointer
Makes it easy to stay
in your target zone.
Displays your current sport zone with a heart symbol
between the limit numbers on the display.
Fitness Bullets
(at 10 minutes in target zone)
A feature showing a bullet on the display of your
heart rate monitor for every 10 minutes spent
exercising/training in your target heart rate zone.
Polar OwnZone®
Determines personal heart rate limits for an exercise
session.
The Polar OwnZone (OZ) feature determines an individual
exercise zone. It guides you through an appropriate
warm-up routine and automatically determines a safe and
effective exercise heart rate zone - your OwnZone - while
taking into account your current physical condition.
Polar Heart Rate Monitors use multiple methods for
determining your OwnZone. The primary method is to measure
your heart rate variability during the warm-up period
before exercising. If the measurement is not successful,
your latest saved OwnZone limits are used. If there are no
previous limits in the memory, the Polar Heart Rate
Monitor will automatically calculate OwnZone limits based
on your age-predicted maximum heart rate (220 minus age).
You should determine your OwnZone at the beginning of your
workout whenever you change exercise environment and/or
exercise mode or if your mental state changes when feeling
stressed, for instance.
The OwnZone Basic corresponds to 65-85 % of the maximum
heart rate. Exercise at the lower end of this intensity
level can be conducted for extended periods safely and
often yields the best results for weight control, while
exercise at the upper end of this intensity produces the
best results for improving cardiovascular (aerobic)
fitness.
The OwnZone Advanced feature consists of two training
areas: OwnZone Low and OwnZone High, providing greater
variations in exercising than the OwnZone Basic area,
which can be rather wide for more focused training.
The OwnZone Light corresponds to 60-70% of your maximum
heart rate. This intensity still feels fairly easy for
most people. It helps in weight control and improves
endurance and cardiovascular fitness.
The OwnZone Moderate corresponds to 70-80% of your maximum
heart rate. This intensity is especially good for people
who are exercising regularly. Exercising in this zone is
particularly effective for improving cardiovascular
fitness.
The OwnZone Hard corresponds to 80-90% of maximum heart
rate. You will find yourself breathing heavily, having
tired muscles and feeling fatigued. This intensity is
recommended occasionally for fit people.
The OwnZone Weight corresponds to about 60-75% of your
maximum heart rate. The OwnZone Weight is ideal for weight
loss exercise for less fit individuals and for those
recovering from sickness or intensive training.
Polar OwnCal®
Counts and displays calorie expenditure.
The Polar OwnCal feature shows your energy expenditure
during one exercise session as well as your accumulated
kilocalories during several exercise sessions.
You can set daily and weekly exercise goals in terms of
calorie expenditure with the OwnCal feature. Because the
OwnCal tracks both the energy expenditure during one
exercise session and the accumulated kilocalories during a
longer time e.g. one week, it helps in achieving both
short term and long term goals.
Polar Fitness Test™
Measures your fitness level in 5 minutes.
A fitness test that measures your aerobic/cardiovascular
fitness at rest in just five minutes. The result, Polar
OwnIndex, predicts your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max).
The Polar Fitness Test is a revolutionary way to test
aerobic fitness. Gender, age, height, body weight, in
addition to level of physical activity, heart rate and
heart rate variability at rest are all factors influencing
the test results. The OwnIndex ranges usually from 20 to
95 and is comparable to VO2max, the golden standard of
aerobic fitness.
OwnIndex is most meaningful when following changes in your
fitness over a long period of time. Find out how fit you
are for your age and gender by comparing your result to
the global references listed in the Polar user's manuals.
With the Polar Fitness Test you can measure your aerobic
fitness by yourself, automatically and without any
exertion. No other equipment other than a heart rate
monitor is needed. The Polar Fitness Test is as accurate
in predicting the VO2max as any submaximal fitness test.
Polar OwnCode®
Prevents cross-talk from other heart rate monitors.
As more and more people use heart rate monitors today,
preventing cross talk from other devices in group
situations at the gym or when jogging with a friend
becomes essential. The unique coded technology blocks
unwanted signals from other heart rate monitors, ensuring
disturbance-free transmission of your heart rate data.
Polar Keeps U Fit
Program
Guides you to reach your personal fitness goals.
The Polar Keeps U Fit - Own Workout Program gives you
personal
guidance - how often, how hard, and how long you need to
exercise
to reach your personal fitness goals. The feature is
included in the Polar F11 and F55 Fitness Heart Rate
Monitors. In addition, the program can be used free of
charge in Polar Fitness Trainer web service.
Polar Body Workout
Sets up a muscular
strength training program and keeps track of exercises in
memory. Polar body workout gives guidance for muscular
strength training. Body workout provides strength training
exercises, count of sets, repetitions, and weights
recommendations. The workout can be easily performed by
following the guidance given by the Polar F55 Fitness
Heart Rate Monitor. Body workout can be edited according
to your goals and development.
Polar Own Relax
Train your self to increase your
body’s state of relaxation. OwnRelax is the result of a
relaxation session, which is an easy and quick way to test
how relaxed you body is. The 5-minute relaxation session
is based on heart rate and heart rate variability and can
be measured with certain Polar Heart Rate Monitors.
OwnRelax helps to track and improve overall well being.
Daily relaxation session can be done anywhere, anytime,
lying down, or sitting comfortably with no talk or
disturbing noises.
Exercise Date
Keeps track of the
time and date of your last exercise session
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Heart Rate
Transmitters
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Polar T31
non-coded transmitter
New elastic
design with front snaps, 25 % smaller, more stable, does
not slide, increased comfort level, smaller electrode
area. Positioned on the chest, they measure heart rate
per minute in real time.
Polar Transmitters are ECG accurate and fully water
resistant making them the most effective exercise tools
for measuring your heart rate.
The Polar T31 Transmitter is designed to the highest of
standards. Polar Transmitters deliver up to 2500 hours
of operation or five years of use exercising 10 hours a
week. Backed by two year maintenance free warranty.
Polar
WearLink 31 coded transmitter
(changeable battery)
Comfort and functionality combined - The WearLink
transmitter is one step towards the concept of
functional clothing. The transmitter consists of an
electrode strap and a connector. Its new clip-on
mechanism ensures quick and easy wear – the belt is
easy to put on and take off. With the exclusive Polar
transmitter technology engineered right into the fabric
strap, the WearLink™ will fit any body shape and allow
full freedom of movement. It will change the way you
exercise. Taking comfort and function to another level,
the new Polar WearLink™ is the first soft transmitter
belt ever produced.
The WearLink transmitter adapts comfortably to the
individual body shapes of the users. Whether you are out
skiing or inside playing squash, the soft textile
exterior feels like clothing on the skin – no chafing
or pinching.
The transmitter’s textile strap is removable and
machine washable. Replaceable fabric strap (Life of
strap - 100 machine washings)
Coded technology for convenience - As more and more
people use heart rate monitors today, preventing cross
talk from other devices in group situations at the gym
or when jogging with a friend becomes essential. With
its unique coded technology, the WearLink transmitter
blocks unwanted signals from other heart rate monitors,
ensuring disturbance-free transmission of your heart
rate data.
Built to last - The rigorous standards to which the
WearLink transmitter is designed guarantee maximum
quality. The WearLink transmitter has a changeable
battery and it delivers up to two years of use
exercising 10 hours a week. The transmitter is water
resistant up to 30 meters and it is ECG accurate
Strap Sizing for Polar Heart Rate Monitor Wearlink Coded
Transmitter:
Fits chest sizes:
XS-SM (27-36 inches)
MD-LG (35-57 inches)
Chest Strap Sizes:
All Chest Strap sizes are ESTIMATED measurements done by
Heart Rate Monitors USA. Since Transmitter Straps are
elastic, sizing may
vary based upon personal comfort level. Measurement
should be taken around the chest directly below the
Pectoral Muscle or Breasts.
Polar Heart Bras are designed to hold the Transmitters
in place without the use of the Elastic Strap Portion.
There is NO benefit to wearing a Heart Bra and the New
Polar Wearlink Transmitter.
Backed by two year maintenance free warranty.
Compatible
Heart Rate Transmitters
Polar T31
Standard water proof transmitter. Non changeable 2500
hour battery
Polar Wear Link
Transmitter (
coded or non-coded ). Changeable battery
Polar T31C coded
water proof transmitter
Polar T61
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