Polar FT80 With G1 Heart Rate Monitor

The Polar FT80 is one of the most dedicated ways to can have a training partner. If you are serious about getting the most out of your training then this is the Heart Rate monitor for you. This intelligent training computer helps you achieve maximum efficiency and reach your workout targets for both cardio and strength training, plus its stylish design is comfortable during a hot workout or in everyday use. This watch also Comes with G1 GPS sensor for speed and distance measurement in outdoor sports.

• Automatic age-based target zone - (% / bpm) - %/bpm. This means the data is mre accurate and targeted towards your age level and takes the differences into account.
• Graphical target zone indicator - mean results are easily tracked and can be compared and tracked.
• Heart Rate - a measurement of the work your heart does, expressed as % of your maximum heart rate.
• Heart Rate - as beats per minute
• Visual and audible alarm in target zones - a feature informing you every time your heart rate and/or speed/pace exceeds the upper limit or falls below the lower limit of your target zone during a training session.
• Water resistant - up to 50m
• HeartTouchâ„¢ - button-free operation of wrist unit making using it easier when excercising
• Average heart rate of total exercise - expressed in beats per minute (bpm) representing the average heart rate measured over a specific period of time (e.g. a training session).
• Polar OwnCal - Counts and displays calorie expenditure. The Polar OwnCal feature shows your energy expenditure during one training session as well as your accumulated kilocalories during several training sessions. You can set daily and weekly training goals in terms of calorie expenditure with the OwnCal feature.
• HR-based target zones - with audible and visibe alarm
• Time in target zone - the Time in Target Zone feature calculates the amount of total training time spent in your personal target zone. You can use this feature together with the Total Exercise Time to determine the effectiveness of your training program.
• HeartTouch - button-free operation of wrist unit.
• Full power mode (up to 30 hours with an optional lithium battery) - avg. 10 hours - means the watch has a long battery life during endurance sports.
• SIRF-III chipset
• Shock resistant - meaning it can take some stick during aggressive training.
• Polar Fitness Test with OwnIndex - A fitness test that measures your aerobic fitness at rest in just five minutes. The result, Polar OwnIndex, predicts your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max ). With the Polar Fitness Test you can measure your aerobic fitness by yourself, automatically and without any exertion.
• Polar OwnRealx - is the result of a relaxation session, which is an easy and quick way to test how relaxed your body is.
• Polar OwnZone - Determines personal heart rate limits for a training session. The Polar OwnZone (OZ) feature determines an individual training zone. It guides you through an appropriate warm-up routine and automatically determines a safe and effective training heart rate zone - your OwnZone - while taking into account your current physical condition.
• Polar Star Training Program - gives you weekly training targets and guides you without being too strict and allowing for discrepencies.
• GPS feature - measures Speed and Distance travelled.

This watch is for the serious athletes out there - if you are one of them then this will really help you push that PB to the next level!

Also see:

• Article - Article explaining Why Heart Rate Monitors are important and how they can help your training.

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