This is the monitor for you if you are truly serious about your workouts.You can purchase this monitor with or without the G1 GPS sensor which will measure your speed and distance during any outdoor sports. This device is so advanced it actually gauges your current fitness level and then creates a program to guide you through your best and most efficient workouts.
Monitors are invaluable tools because not only do they tell you of you are working too hard but also if you are under-training. If you exercise too hard, you may quit before you reach the real benefit, but if you work out too leisurely, you'll struggle to lose weight at all.
The monitors alarm alerts you audibly if you go above or below your training zone.You will be amazed by all the functions your FT80 can manage. There is ZonePointer, Polar Strength Training, and Polar OwnCal modes.
The ZonePointer is an alerts you with sight and sound on your display screen so you know exactly where your heart rate is.
When you use the Polar Strength Training mode, you will be able to see when to start your next set and of you were training hard enough. Talk about a smart watch.
Polar's OwnCal mode displays how many calories you burned in one session or a cumulative total of many sessions. Set your goals and see how close you come to achieving them.
It's the G1 GPS sensor that really helps the FT80G1 stand out in a crowd, however. The sensor, which includes a SIRF-III chipset, not only makes it easy to measure your speed and distance, but also offers support for the WAAS system, thereby improving position accuracy to within 3 meters. The shock-resistant G1 runs for up to 10 hours with a pair of AA batteries, or up to 30 hours with an optional lithium battery.
Lift weights, run, fast walk, sprint, functional training.. if you are a dedicated athlete or fitness enthusiast this monitor will help you peak at your best every day.