Polar Heart Rate Monitor

When you think about heart rate monitoring, Polar heart rate monitor watches immediately come to mind. Polar is the most established and experienced of all heart rate monitor manufacturers, with the widest range of models to suit your training needs. In fact if you see someone doing exercise with a monitor, chances are very high that he or she is wearing a Polar monitor.

Polar heart rate monitors are commonly divided into series, with each series dedicated to the needs of one sport.

You can find more specific info about the individual models by clicking on their images below. You can also view the product on Amazon by clicking the "Click to Order" button.

Polar Fitness Heart Rate Monitors

The new FT series of Polar heart rate monitors is in the process of replacing the older F/FS series. These are general heart rate monitors ranging from the simple to the highly advanced. They are great for those who aim to improve their general fitness and/or manage their weight.

The FT series:

Model Type Main Features

Polar FT1 Basic Manual heart rate training zone. Average /maximum heart rates.

Polar FT2 Basic Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average /maximum heart rates.

Polar FT4 Basic / Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average /maximum heart rates. Calorie counter. Time in target zone. 10 sessions can be saved.

Polar FT7 Intermediate Auto Fat Burning and Fitness Improvement heart rate training zones. Average/maximum heart rates. Calorie counter. Time in zones. 99 sessions can be saved. Polar FlowLink (optional).

Polar FT40 Intermediate Auto Fat Burning and Fitness Improvement heart rate training zones. Fitness test. Average /maximum heart rates. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Time in zones. 50 sessions can be saved. Polar FlowLink (optional).

Polar FT60 Advanced Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zones. Fitness test. Star training program. Average/maximum heart rates. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Time in zones. 100 sessions can be saved. Polar FlowLink (optional). Foot Pod (optional). GPS Sensor (optional).

Polar FT80 Advanced Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zones. Fitness test. Star training program. Strength Training Guidance. OwnRelax Test. Average/maximum heart rates. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Time in zones. 100 sessions can be saved. Polar FlowLink included. Foot Pod (optional). GPS Sensor (optional).

Polar Running Heart Rate Monitors

The RS series of Polar heart rate monitors are primarily for people whose primary cardiovascular training method is running or for people who are taking part in competitive running races.

The RS series:

Model Type Main Features

Polar RS100 Intermediate Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Two timers for interval training.

Polar RS200 Intermediate
(Superceded) Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Fitness test. Polar Sports Zones. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three timers for interval training. Save 16 sessions. Upload data to Polar web site.

Polar RS200SD Intermediate
(Superceded) RS200SD = RS200 + S1 Foot Pod
Everything in RS200 plus speed and distance.

Polar RS300X Intermediate (Replacing Polar RS200) Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Fitness test. Polar Sports Zones. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three timers for interval training. Save 16 sessions. Upload data to Polar web site via FlowLink device. Compatible with GPS device.

Polar RS300X SD Intermediate (Replacing Polar RS200 SD) RS300X SD = RS300X + S1 Foot Pod
Everything in RS300X plus speed and distance.

Polar RS300X G1 Intermediate (New with GPS) RS300X G1 = RS300X + G1 GPS Sensor
Everything in RS300X plus speed and distance.

Polar RS400 Advanced Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Fitness test. OwnOptimizer Test. Polar Sports Zones. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three timers for interval training. Save 99 sessions. Polar ProTrainer 5 software.

Polar RS400SD Advanced RS400SD = RS400 + S1 Foot Pod
Everything in RS400 plus speed, distance and Running Index.

Polar RS800 Advanced
(Superceded) Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Altitude. Heart rate variability. Fitness test. OwnOptimizer Test. Polar Sports Zones. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three timers for interval training. Save 99 sessions. Polar ProTrainer 5 software. Digital transmission. Can work with optional S3 Stride Sensor and G3 GPS Sensor.

Polar RS800SD Advanced
(Superceded) RS800SD = RS800 + S3 Stride Sensor
Everything in RS800 plus speed, distance, cadence, stride length and Running Index.

Polar RS800G3 Advanced
(Superceded) RS800G3 = RS800 + G3 GPS Sensor
Everything in RS800 plus speed, distance and Running Index. Uses GPS technology.

Polar RS800CX Advanced (Replacing Polar RS800) Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Altitude. Heart rate variability. Fitness test. OwnOptimizer Test. Polar Sports Zones. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three timers for interval training. Save 99 sessions. Polar ProTrainer 5 software. Digital transmission. Can work with optional S3 Stride Sensor, G3 GPS Sensor, Polar Speed and Cadence Sensors (for cyclists). Supports GPS tracking when used with G3 GPS Sensor.

Polar RS800CX RUN Advanced (Replacing Polar RS800SD) RS800CX RUN = RS800CX + S3 Stride Sensor
Everything in RS800CX plus speed, distance, cadence, stride length and Running Index.

Polar RS800CX MULTI Advanced (Replacing Polar RS800G3) RS800CX MULTI = RS800CX + G3 GPS Sensor
Everything in RS800CX plus speed, distance and Running Index. Uses GPS technology.

Polar Cycling Heart Rate Monitors

The CS series of Polar heart rate monitors are designed for cyclists. These units can measure cycling speed and distance information, and with the right accessories, also cadence and power output.

The CS series:

Model Type Main Features

Polar CS100 Intermediate
Manual/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Speed/distance. Autostart. Calories burnt. 50 Laps. Autolap. Cadence (with optional cadence sensor). Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Two alternating timers.

Polar CS200cad Intermediate Manual/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Speed/distance. Autostart. Calories burnt. 50 Laps. Autolap. Cadence. Cycling intensity. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Two alternating timers. 7 session files. Upload data to Polar web site.

Polar CS300 Intermediate Manual/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Can be worn on wrist if required. Speed/distance. Autostart. Calories burnt with fat percentage. Cadence and cadence limits (with optional cadence sensor). Polar Fitness Test. Cycling intensity (energy output). Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Two alternating timers. 14 session files. Upload data to Polar web site.

Polar CS400 Advanced Manual/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Multiple exercise types. Speed/distance. Autostart. Calories burnt. 99 Laps. Autolap. Cadence and cadence limits (with optional cadence sensor). Polar Fitness Test. Incline. Altitude. Temperature. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Recording rate. Multiple timers. 99 session files. Polar ProTrainer 5 software.

Polar CS500 Intermediate Manual/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Speed/distance. Autostart. Calories burnt. 99 Laps. Autolap. Cadence (with optional cadence sensor). Incline. Altitude. Temperature. Power (with optional power sensor). Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Two alternating timers. 14 session files. Digital transmission. Upload data to Polar web site.

Polar CS600X Advanced Manual/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Multiple exercise types. Speed/distance. Autostart. Calories burnt. 99 Laps. Autolap. Cadence and cadence limits (with optional cadence sensor). Polar Fitness Test. Polar OwnOptimizer. Incline. Altitude. Temperature. RR Variation. Power (with optional power sensor). GPS function (with optional GPS sensor). Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Recording rate. Multiple timers. 99 session files. Digital transmission. Polar ProTrainer 5 software.

Polar Fitness Heart Rate Monitors

The F/FS series of Polar heart rate monitors are designed for people who want to keep fit and healthy and for people who aim to manage weight. Their features tend to be quite general and so can be used in many different types of training situations. This series is being replaced by the newer Polar FT series.

The F/FS series:

Model Type Main Features

Polar FS1 Basic Manual heart rate training zone. Average heart rate.

Polar FS2 Basic Manual heart rate training zone. Average /maximum heart rates. Backlight.
Note: This monitor is now superceded by Polar FS2C.

Polar FS2C Basic Manual heart rate training zone. Average /maximum heart rates. Backlight. Coded transmission.

Polar FS3 Basic Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average /maximum heart rates. Backlight.
Note: This monitor is now superceded by Polar FS3C.

Polar FS3C Basic Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average /maximum heart rates. Backlight. Coded transmission.

Polar F4 Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average /maximum heart rates. Calorie counter. Time in target zone. For women with small wrists.

Polar F6 Intermediate Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Average /maximum heart rates. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Time in target zone.12 sessions can be saved. Upload data to Polar's training web site.

Polar F11 Advanced Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Fitness test. Keeps U Fit training program. Average /maximum heart rates. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Time in target zone. 12 sessions can be saved. Reminders. Upload data to Polar's training web site.

Polar F55 Advanced Manual/Auto/OwnZone heart rate training zone. Fitness test. Keeps U Fit training program. Body Workout training program. Relaxation Session. Average /maximum heart rates. Calorie counter with fat percentage. Time in target zone. 26 sessions can be saved. Reminders. Upload data to Polar's training web site.

Polar Sports Heart Rate Monitors

The S-series are intermediate/advanced heart rate monitors for various sports including running and cycling.

The S series:

Model Type Main Features

Polar S120 Intermediate / Running Manual heart rate training zone. Store 60 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three consecutive timers for interval training.

Polar S150 Intermediate / Running / Cycling Manual heart rate training zone. Store 50 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three consecutive timers for interval training. Speed and distance for cyclists.

Polar S210 Intermediate / Running Manual heart rate training zone. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three consecutive timers. Interval training set. Fitness test. Calorie counter. Coded analogue transmission.

Polar S410 Intermediate / Running Manual heart rate training zone. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three consecutive timers. Interval training set. Fitness test. Calorie counter. Coded analogue transmission. PC download with Polar Precision Performance software.

Polar S520 Intermediate / Running / Cycling Manual heart rate training zone. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three consecutive timers. Interval training set. Fitness test. Calorie counter. Coded analogue transmission. PC download with Polar Precision Performance software. Speed, distance and optional cadence for cyclists.

Polar S610i Advanced / Running Manual heart rate training zone. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three consecutive timers. Interval training set. Fitness test. Calorie counter. Coded analogue transmission. PC download with Polar Precision Performance software. Large memory. Infrared communication for upload and download.

Polar S625X Advanced / Running / Cycling Manual heart rate training zone. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three consecutive timers. Interval training set. Fitness test. OwnOptimizer test. Calorie counter. WearLink coded analogue transmitter. PC download with Polar Precision Performance software. Large memory. Infrared communication for upload and download. Running speed and distance with S1 Foot Pod. Compatible with various polar cycling sensors.

Polar S720i Advanced / Running / Cycling Manual heart rate training zone. Store 99 laps. Max/Ave HRs. Time in/above/below target zone. Three consecutive timers. Interval training set. Fitness test. Calorie counter. Coded analogue transmission. PC download with Polar Precision Performance software. Cycling speed, distance and optional cadence. Large memory. Infrared communication for upload and download. Optional power output sensor.

The older A and M series of Polar heart rate monitors have been superceded but can still be bought at some online and offline outlets.

The A series (superceded):

Model Type Main Features

Polar A1 Basic Current heart rate. Average heart rate.

Polar A3 Basic / Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average heart rate. Time in target zone.

Polar A5 Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average heart rate. Time in target zone. Calorie counter.

The M series (superceded):

Model Type Main Features

Polar M21/M22 Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average heart rate. Time in target zone. Calorie counter

Polar M32 Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average heart rate. Time in target zone. Calorie counter. WearLink coded transmitter.

Polar M51/M52 Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average heart rate. Time in target zone. Calorie counter. Fitness test. Two user profiles.

Polar M61 Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average heart rate. Time in target zone. Calorie counter. Fitness test. Two user profiles. WearLink coded transmitter.

Polar M71ti Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Time in target zone. Calorie counter. Help text hint. Titanium wrist watch casing.

Polar M91ti Intermediate Manual/Auto heart rate training zone. Average heart rate. Time in target zone. Calorie counter. Fitness test. Two user profiles. Titanium wrist watch casing.

Please visit Polar's official web site for more information.

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