Polar RS100

Running Heart Rate Watch Monitor

Polar OwnCal - calorie expenditure
Polar OwnZone - keeps you training at the right level
Polar OwnCode - prevents cross talk from other hrm's
99 seperate lap times with 1/100 second resolution
Comes with Wearlink coded Transmitter belt

All essential features for running - a good choice for your first running computer, it will motivate you and keep you going. An affordably priced alternative also for the experienced runner who is looking for reliable ECG accurate heart rate measurement and standard timing features (lap/split).

Whether you are training to compete or exercising to improve your health, to get the most from your efforts and improve you need to listen to your body. Polar combines the knowledge and expertise of Physiologists, Electronic Engineers and Computer Scientists to create products and technology that do just that.

Founding Polar Electro Oy in 1977, Professor Seppo S„yn„j„kangas pioneered the development of wireless heart rate measurement, launching the world's first chest strap transmitter and wrist based receiver in 1982. In 1993 the company was first to identify how the variability in timing between heartbeats correlates with exercise intensity and recovery and subsequently developed many unique features to provide instant feedback on current fitness level, optimal training intensity, state of relaxation and recovery.

WHAT IN THE BOX

Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor
Wearlink Coded Transmitter Belt
Lap Times

Study your performance through lap times. This feature identifies lap time, split time, heart rate and average heart rate of the lap. It also automatically identifies your best lap time.

Polar OwnCode® (5kHz)

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 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 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.

All Polar products come with a full 2 year manufacturers warranty.