INNOVATIONS

Battery operated fingertip pulse meter developed.

Polar's first retail monitor, the Tunturi Pulser, is launched.

Polar files first patent for wireless heart rate monitoring.

The world's first wireless heart rate monitor, Sport Tester PE2000 is launched.

Featuring an integrated computer interface, Sport Tester PE3000 is introduced, giving athletes the ability to use a computer to analyze their training data for the first time.

The first complete training system for athletes is launched, providing a single-point solution for monitoring and analysis.

Heart rate analysis software for IBM PCs is released.

Sport Tester PE300 is launched. The first product for keen amateur athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the PE300 introduces the 'Target Zone' feature, simplifying effective heart rate based training.

Speed 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.

Windows-based training analysis software released.

The T40 integrated 'one-piece' transmitter is introduced.

The first 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.

OwnCode® coded transmission chest straps are introduced, eliminating interference from other heart rate monitor users in the close vicinity.

OwnZone® is introduced. A unique feature that automatically determines the ideal heart rate zone for each workout, providing easy guidance for safe and effective training.

An overtraining test is introduced into the analysis software, enabling athletes to effectively monitor their training recovery cycle for the first time.

OwnIndex®, a rest based test measuring changes in heart beat timings, provides an accurate and simple way to monitor cardiovascular fitness.

Cycling power uplink introduced.

The first heart rate monitor based training system for team sports is launched.

Soft textile chest strap transmitter is introduced.

Wire-free connection with a foot pod brings real-time running speed and distance to the wrist unit display.

OwnOptimizer 

OwnOptimizer is introduced providing users with an immediate and easy to understand measurement of the effects of their training.

The Polar AXN series of outdoor computers is launched, uniquely combining compass, altitude, heart rate and energy expenditure measurements.

The world's first integrated training system is launched, combining Polar technology with adidas sports apparel.

Running cadence, stride length and running index measurements are introduced.

ProTrainer 5 software is released, providing the most comprehensive training planning and analysis solution yet.

New Activity Technology is introduced, measuring the quantity and quality of body movement.