We often set out on fitness quests with goals such as lose weight, get in shape, become fitter or compete in an athletic event. Unfortunately, rarely do we also set out with a well planned regime on how to achieve our goals. Regardless of your plan, Polar will help you find your pace, intensity, or zone so you achieve your desired outcome. Wearing a Polar Heart Rate Monitor is like having a personal trainer on your wrist.

When you first start a workout program one of the tests you need is a simple heart rate test which will then be the basis for your intensity training.  Secondly, you will often be required to take a VO2max test which will determine the maximum capacity of your body to transport and utilize oxygen during your workouts which is an excellent indicator of your fitness level.

The Polar Heart Rate Monitors have several features you will not find anywhere else:
Polar Fitness Test – Tests your heart rate, VO2max and changes as you improve your fitness level
Polar OwnCal Feature – Will count your calories as you workout and display calories used during your session
Polar OwnZone Feature – Gauges your fitness level on any given day before you start your training session

Heart rate monitors are for anyone who wants to exercise regardless of their reasons. Whether the reason is heart health, weight loss, improved conditioning, rehabilitation or for athletic competition, a Polar will help.

ACSM or the American College of Sports Medicine suggests that any exercise be monitored  by a  heart rate device to judge the appropriate amount of exertion for each individual. The site studies that show that wearing a monitor makes exercise more effective, time efficient, and safer. You can wear a monitor for just about any  activity, wear one for cycling, running, swimming, mountain biking, walking, cardiac rehabilitation, hiking, treadmill. Kayaking, in line skating, group exercise classes, even rock climbing.

Besides the physical reasons for wearing a monitor, another excellent benefit to tracking your cardiac output is for sustained motivation. Often people start a workout program full of anticipation and eagerness only to find their motivation wanes when the training gets hard or they feel sore. Thankfully   a Polar heart rate monitor will help you to achieve success in sticking to your goals.  By locking in your heart rate zones you will know the exact intensity you should workout at which is typically lower than what you think you should be training at.