Polar FS1 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Blue)
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Manufacturer: PolarBrand: Polar
Designer: Polar
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: 90027166
Color: Blue
Product features:
- Basic wrist heart rate monitor, watch, and stopwatch functions
- Easy to use with one-button functionality
- Measures your heart rate accurately and guides you to exercise in your target zone
- Watch features include time of day and stop watch; extra-large digits
- Water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet)
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Sports reviews of Polar FS1 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Blue)
Customer Review: Simple Does the Job
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I'm a casual but consistent runner and biker, and it recently came to my attention that a HRM would be quite an interesting tool to help me train more consistently and efficiently. I was really curious to see where my heart rate was during my normal workouts because really I have no idea where it is relative to my target zones when I exercise. I did a little casual research with regard to the different brands, and Polar appeared to be the most reliable and ubiquitously used manufacturer on the market. Some of the more expensive models have some pretty cool features that convert recorded exertion into calories and record the time spent in each target zone during a workout, some even have a GPS that measures speed and distance, but I decided to go with the most entry level version just to see what the technology is all about. The entire thought process above ran the course of a day or two, and at the same time I found a mislisted FS1 on ebay for 15 dollars and 8 shipping, and that was the only real reason I decided to make such a whimsical purchase.
Overall, for the price I paid, it's a good product. It does what it's supposed to which is tell me my current HR and the target zones can be set so the watch beeps when I stray out of them. It is useful to see that I normally run at around 155 bpm and that this equates to approximately 75% of my Working Heart Rate. In many ways having the HRM has encouraged me to learn a lot about proper training techniques via the internet. I've also enjoyed examining my resting heart rate (which indicates general levels of fitness), heart rate recovery times (a good measure of cardiovascular health and heart attack risk), and figuring out my anaerobic threshold to tailor my workouts.
However, the watch also has its flaws. First, the single button on the front does NOT make it easier to use. At the very least, it should have a second button: one for 'set' and one for switching between each menu or function. Second, Polar decided to withhold basic settings like 'max heart rate' and 'time in each zone during workout' from the lowest priced FS1. The max heart rate feature is only useful 1 time for calibrating the target zones, so paying more for this feature to me is unjustified. I can just run a few fast laps while looking at the display to get this information, but it's less convenient and it feels like frivolous price discrimination. On the same note, the 'time in target zone' feature would be welcome (and is featured on higher end models), however, the actual target zones that Polar recommends are wishy washy because they use an older simpler formula to calculate HRmax and hence each target zone. Also because individuals vary so much, even more modern formulas would reduce the variance in the estimates fractionally (and not enough to be usefully accurate). Just because the thresholds aren't accurate though, doesn't mean that the feature isn't useful. Shame on the marketing department for gouging the consumers for such simple features that could be incorporated at little to no additional production cost.
Lastly, don't bother using Polar's exercise zone chart, it's way off and could cause overexertion. Just use the HRM to gauge what feels natural and use that as a baseline. Or do the research to calculate the thresholds correctly.
I'm happy with my purchase though, as I think it is a useful tool. I look forward to fine tuning my workout regime with the added assistance of the FS1, simple as it is.
Description of Polar FS1 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Blue)
Exercise safely and effectively with the Polar FS1 heart rate monitor. With an added watch feature, a new element on our basic monitor, the Polar FS1 has extra large digits and one-button functionality for ease of use.The stylish Polar FS1 heart rate monitor helps you to easily and accurately measure your heart rate to help you get to just the right intensity or your exertion level. This basic HRM features added stopwatch and time-of-day watch features, extra-large digits for easy readability, and one-button functionality. It provides a visual and audible alarm when you reach your target heart rate zone. It provides information on total exercise time and average heart rate during total exercise time. It's water resistant to 50 meters.
Display features (in beats per minute, or bmp):
- EKG accurate heart rate
- Manual target zone
Manufacturer's Warranty
The original purchaser of this heart rate monitor is backed by a limited warranty that states that this product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
Note:
Polar heart rate monitors are precision instruments; consumers are not advised to change their own battery. Polar recommends that all service be done by an authorized Polar Service Center which will include a warranty for 90 days on repairs and 6 months for batteries.
About Polar
The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of "intensity training" by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.
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