From their first launch in 1982, Polar Heart Rate Monitors have captured the interest and loyalty of top athletes and sports enthusiasts alike all over the world. Ever since, Polar has brought the benefits of high-tech biofeedback training and exercise to almost everyone. Today, Polar Heart Rate Monitors are found in every major sporting event, as well as in gyms, fitness centers, sports training centers and medical research facilities. They can be seen on the wrists of not only amateur or professional athletes, but regular people, as well. People who just want to improve their wellbeing and get fit. The reason is simply that people have realized the valuable contribution Polar Heart Rate Monitors make to their lives, whatever their motives or goals. At Polar, the driving force for everything we do is creating a positive impact on people and society. Our philosophy says it all: improving the quality of people's lives, one heartbeat at a time.
A heart rate monitor is like a rev counter, giving a precise measurement of exercise intensity. Training at your own ideal pace is made possible with a heart rate monitor.
Direct measurement of heart rate during exercise is the most accurate way to gauge performance. Progress can be monitored and measured, increasing motivation.
It maximizes the benefits of exercise in a limited amount of time. It introduces objective observation. Are you on the right track? Are you improving? It is a tool for regulating frequency and intensity of workouts. Because of the immediate feedback it provides, heart rate monitoring is an ideal training partner.