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    • Get active
      • Running & Multisport
      • RS100
        • RS100
          Basic Heart Rate and Timing

          For beginners who want basic heart rate and timing features.

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      • Fitness & Cross-Training
      • FS3c
        • FS3c
          For a workout summary

          For beginners who want a workout summary after every training session

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      • FS2c
        • FS2c
          Basic Fitness Training

          For basic fitness training.

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      • FT4
        • FT4
          Fitness Improvement

          For those who want basic heart rate-based features to keep their fitness training simple.

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      • FT7
        • FT7
          Clear Training Guidance

          For those who want to know if they’re improving their fitness or burning fat.

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          Do you want to keep track of your training?

          With Polar FlowLink®, you can transfer your training files into your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com


      • FT1
        • FT1
          First Step into Training

          For the first step into heart rate-based training.

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      • FT2
        • FT2
          Easy Start for Fitness

          For recreational exercisers who want an easy start to fitness.

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      • Cycling
      • CS100
        • CS100
          Cycling Speed and Heart Rate

          For recreational cyclists who want to improve their cycling performance.

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          Want to know your cadence?

          Add a CS cadence sensor to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.


    • Improve fitness
      • Running & Multisport
      • RS300X
        • RS300X
          Speed, Distance, and Heart Rate

          For recreational athletes who require all essential heart rate and timing features.

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          Do you run or go jogging regularly?

          Add an S1 foot pod and attach it to your shoelace to measure your running speed, pace, and distance.


          Are you training outdoors?

          Add a G1 GPS sensor and wear it on your arm to measure your speed, pace, and distance in various outdoor sports.


          Do you want to keep track of your training?

          With Polar FlowLink®, you can transfer your training files into your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com

      • Fitness & Cross-Training
      • FT80
        • FT80
          Strength Training Guidance

          For fitness enthusiasts who want to improve strength and cardio.

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          Do you run or go jogging regularly?

          Add an S1 foot pod and attach it to your shoelace to measure your running speed, pace, and distance.


          Are you training outdoors?

          Add a G1 GPS sensor and wear it on your arm to measure your speed, pace, and distance in various outdoor sports.


      • FT60
        • FT60
          Weekly Training Program

          For committed exercisers – the STAR Training Program tells you how much and how intensively to train.

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          Do you run or go jogging regularly?

          Add an S1 foot pod and attach it to your shoelace to measure your running speed, pace, and distance.


          Are you training outdoors?

          Add a G1 GPS sensor and wear it on your arm to measure your speed, pace, and distance in various outdoor sports.


      • FT40
        • FT40
          Clear Training Guidance

          For active exercisers who want clear guidance and to monitor their fitness level.

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          Do you want to keep track of your training?

          With Polar FlowLink®, you can transfer your training files into your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com


      • FA20
        • FA20
          24/7 Activity Measurement

          For people who want to improve their health and fitness by measuring the impact of their daily activities.

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      • Cycling
      • CS300
        • CS300
          Cycling and Cross-Training

          For fitness cyclists who want to wear their training computer on the wrist or on the bike mount.

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          Want to know your cadence?

          Add a CS cadence sensor to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.


      • CS200cad
        • CS200cad
          Improved Cycling Performance

          For goal-oriented cyclists who want more out of their training and performance.

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    • Maximize performance
      • Running & Multisport
      • RS400
        • RS400
          Advanced Running Features

          For endurance athletes and runners who rely on systematic training

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          Are you a runner?

          Add an S1 foot pod, attach it to your shoelace, and you’ll get your Running Index which tells you about your running performance, as well as your running speed, pace, and distance.


      • RS800CX
        • RS800CX
          Maximum Performance for Endurance Sports

          For multisport athletes who require a wide range of performance information.

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          Are you a runner?

          Add a small s3 stride sensor W.I.N.D., attach it to your shoelace, and you’ll get your Running Index, which tells about your running performance, as well as speed, pace, and distance.


          Are you a cyclist?

          Add a CS speed and cadence sensors using W.I.N.D. technology and you’ll get your cycling speed, pace, distance, and cadence.


          Are you into multiple sports?

          Add a G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. and wear it on your arm to see your speed, pace and distance in various outdoor sports, as well as your route later on a map on PC.

      • RS800CX Pro Training Edition PREMIUM
        • RS800CX Pro Training Edition PREMIUM
          Maximum Performance in a Limited Edition

          For multisport athletes, a limited edition training computer with a laser engraved ID number. Comes wrapped up in a Polar Limited Edition set, with GPS, cycling speed and stride sensors included.

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          Want to know your cadence?

          Add a CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.


      • Cycling
      • CS400
        • CS400
          Advanced Cycling Training

          For demanding cyclists who require more advanced training capabilities.

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          Want to know your cadence?

          Add a CS cadence sensor to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.


      • CS600X
        • CS600X
          Maximize Road Cycling Performance

          For competitive cyclists who want to take their training to its highest level.

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          Want to see your route after the ride?

          Add a G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. and wear it on your arm to view your route later on a map, for example on Google™ Earth.


          Want to know your cadence?

          Add a CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.


          Want to optimize your cycling technique?

          Add a Power Output Sensor W.I.N.D. and get data which helps perfect your cycling economy and technique.

      • RS800CX Pro Team Edition
        • RS800CX Pro Team Edition
          Speed and Cadence for MTB and Road Cycling

          For serious cyclists in a sleek, limited-edition design.

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          Do you run regularly?

          Add a small s3 stride sensor W.I.N.D., attach it to your shoelace, and you’ll get your Running Index, which tells you about your running performance, as well as speed, pace, and distance.


          Are you into multiple sports?

          Add a G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. and wear it on your arm to see your speed, pace and distance in various outdoor sports, as well as your route later on a map on PC.


      • CS500
        • CS500
          Functional Design for the Ride

          For ambitious cyclists seeking improved cycling performance.

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          Want to know your cadence?

          Add a CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. to measure your real time and average pedaling rate of the ride.


          Want to optimize your cycling technique?

          Add a Power Output Sensor W.I.N.D. and get data which helps perfect your cycling economy and technique.


          Do you want to keep track of your training?

          With Polar DataLink, you can transfer your training files into your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com

      • RS800CX Pro Training Edition BIKE
        • RS800CX Pro Training Edition BIKE
          Limited Edition for MTB and Road Cycling

          For serious cyclists, a limited edition training computer with a laser engraved ID number. Comes wrapped up in a Polar Limited Edition set, with both speed and cadence sensors included.

          Read more

          Are you a runner?

          Add a small s3 stride sensor W.I.N.D., attach it to your shoelace, and you’ll get your Running Index, which tells about your running performance, as well as speed, pace, and distance.


          Are you into multiple sports?

          Add a G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. and wear it on your arm to see your speed, pace and distance in various outdoor sports, as well as your route later on a map on PC.


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About Polar

INNOVATIONS

30 years of creating the most innovative heart rate monitors in the world. 30 years of incredible world firsts. Just take a look at the advancements Polar has being making in its field.


1977First patentPolar files its first patent for fingertip heart rate monitoring
1977Fingertip heart rate monitor, Micro Heart PulserBattery operated fingertip heart rate monitor developed in University of Oulu Electronics Laboratory.
1978Tunturi PulserCompany’s first retail product, the Tunturi Pulser, is launched.
1982Sport Tester PE2000The world's first wireless wearable heart rate monitor, the Polar Sport Tester PE2000 is launched.
1984Sport Tester PE3000Featuring an integrated computer interface, the Polar Sport Tester PE3000 is introduced, giving users the ability to view and analyze their training data on a computer for the first time. This is also the first time when heart rate monitoring is introduced as an objective tool to monitor health benefits in physical education.
1985First patent for wireless heart rate measurementPolar files its first patent for wireless heart rate measurement in 1983. Patent is granted two years later.
1986Analysis softwareHeart rate analysis software for IBM PCs is released.
1987Sport Tester PE300The first product for keen amateur athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the Sport Tester PE300 introduces the Target Zone feature, simplifying effective heart rate based training.
1990CyclovantageSpeed and distance measurements are combined with heart rate in the Polar Cyclovantage cycling computer, providing cyclists with the most complete overview of their performance yet.
1991Training analysis softwareWindows-based training analysis software, Polar HR Analysis 4.0, is released.
1992T40The T40 integrated one-piece transmitter is introduced. The transmitter is sealed, making it water resistant and therefore usable in any condition.
1995OwnCode®Polar OwnCode® coded transmission is introduced to heart rate transmitters, eliminating interference from other training computers in close proximity.
1995Vantage NVThe first wrist-based, wireless heart rate monitor to feature R-R recording with relaxation display is launched, giving athletes a much deeper insight in to their current physical condition and allowing them to measure the effect of their training load
1998Overtraining testAn overtraining test is introduced into the Polar Precision Performance 2.0 analysis software, enabling athletes to effectively monitor their training recovery cycle for the first time.
1999OwnIndex®Polar OwnIndex®, a result of a unique rest-based test that measures changes in the timings between heart beats. Now accurate and simple way to measure cardiovascular fitness and track progress is available for anyone.
2000TriFIT® and BodyAge® systemsThe Polar TriFIT® and BodyAge® systems are launched, providing accurate assessments of overall health and fitness levels by measuring biological age versus chronological age.
2001Heart rate monitor for team sportsPolar Team System is introduced as the first heart rate monitor based training system for team sports, giving coaches the ability to assess, test, and track performance data from players.
2001Polar Personal TrainerPolar Personal Trainer, first published in 1999, is relaunched with the possibility to upload personal training data online. This is the first significant training analysis service available online completely free of charge.
2002WearLink® transmitterThe first soft textile chest strap transmitter is introduced.
2003S1 foot podWireless connection with a foot pod brings real-time running speed and distance measurement to a Polar training computer.
2003OwnOptimizer®Polar OwnOptimizer® is introduced to give users an immediate and easy-to-understand measurement of the effects of their training.
2004Polar Keeps U FitPolar Keeps U Fit is introduced, offering a customizable workout programs based on the user’s personal fitness data and telling how hard and how long one needs to exercise to reach one’s personal goals.
2004AXN-seriesThe Polar AXN-series of outdoor computers is launched, uniquely combining compass, altitude, heart rate and energy expenditure measurements.
2005World’s first integrated training systemThe world's first integrated training system is launched. A combination of Polar technology with sports apparel.
2006Polar ProTrainer 5ProTrainer 5 software is released, giving athletes detailed feedback and analysis as well as the ability to create and upload training plans to their Polar training computers.
2006Polar RS800Running cadence, stride length, and Running Index measurements are introduced.
2007Polar AW200 activity watchNew activity technology is introduced to measure activity through body movement.
2008Polar STAR Training ProgramPolar FT60 and FT80 feature Polar STAR Training Program that tailors an aerobic training program with weekly targets based on the user’s personal settings and goals.
2008Polar EnergyPointerEnergyPointer calculation incorporated into the Polar FT40 to show if the main effect of training is fitness improvement or fat burning.
2008Polar Team² ProThe next-generation group heart rate monitoring system for coaches is launched introducing real-time measurement of training load.
2009Polar Cardio GX systemNew group exercise solution is introduced for fitness and health clubs. Club members’ finally get a chance to get individual instruction based on heart rate to maximize class benefit, while instructors get real time feedback on members’ training intensity when it matters.
2010Training loadAlready familiar in team sports, the Training load feature becomes available in the online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com. This easy view tells at a glance how hard the training session was and how much time is needed for a complete recovery.
2010Polar CS500Polar CS500 introduces the two-way rocker switch for easier navigation and effortless control even at high speeds. The rider can quickly and safely operate their cycling computer by gently touching the left or right side of the handlebar unit.

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