Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch
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Description of Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch
The RS100 is a simple, no-fuss solution that's perfect for entry level runners who want to get on the right track to fitness. It comes with a variety of uncomplicated yet highly effective features. Heart Rate features include OwnCode, OwnCal, OwnZone, average heart rate and maximum heart rate. Data features include 1 exercise file and data transfer.In order to reach your fitness goals, you need to exercise at the right intensity. The Polar RS100 wrist 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 as well as extra-large digits for easy readability. 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.
The RS100 displays heart rate as beats per minute (beats per minute) and as a percentage of the maximum heart rate. The Target Zone feature can be set manually or automatically (for age/weight), and the RS100 provides visual and auditory alarms when you've moved away from the zone. Other features include dual time zone, alarm with snooze, and water resistance to 50 meters.
It's a great choice for using in large groups, where other exercisers might be using wireless training gear that could interfere with your own signal. The RS100's coded transmission prevents crosstalk with other monitors so you'll get a personalized workout--even in a class environment. It also includes the following exclusive Polar features:
- Polar OwnCal: This 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: This feature 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.
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.
Sports reviews of Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch
Customer Review: LOVE THIS HRM!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I recently purchased this Heart rate monitor less then a week ago..took me a day to get all the functions down and I wore it for the first time yesterday while working out.. I have wanted one for a LONG time and while working out yesterday I saw I burned 400 calories running 2 miles and another 400 during my Weight lifting class "body pump" which lasts and hour...I was so suprised I cant wait to wear it again and try to burn more and more...5 stars from me!Customer Review: Polar RS100 my first HR monitor
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I'm real happy I finally got around to buying one of these. I think the calories burned is perhaps as much as 100 per hour low, based on my comparing it with an ACSM formula, but that's no matter as long as its consistent. I like knowing what percentage of my heart rate I'm working at; it's gets me to work a little harder than I might otherwise on days when I don't have as much energy as others. It's comfortable and very easy to put on and take off.Customer Review: Works Well
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I got this heartrate monitor to improve my conditioning. I didn't want to work too easy or too hard. This monitor works very well. Wetting the electrodes on the chest strap is needed to get accurate readings, but that is simple to do. The wristwatch makes two distinct sounds to let you know if you are outside of the range that you setup. However, if you in a louder environment or listening to headphones, you won't be able to hear the sounds.Customer Review: Don't know why I did not have one sooner?
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
If you are reading this review then you must know that you need such a device. I looked at all the makes and models and finally ended right back at the RS100, this is the same model my personal trainer would use when we train together.
I have found it trouble free and accurate, although I have not read the manual yet. Great Product, the backlit is from the 80's but that is what is available I presume for the price.
Customer Review: Lovin it
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought this over a year ago. I use it constantly for biking, running, and general fitness. I bought this item specifically because it provides for lap tracking (this is a running monitor vs the fitness monitors that do not offer this feature). I did try to use it for swimming but the chest strap will not stay in place. I am using a strapless monitor for this purpose though I don't think it is quite as accurate.