Effective training and exercise means knowing how often and how hard to train. In its most
basic form, a heart rate monitor is like a rev counter for your body, giving you a precise
measurement of your exercise intensity. Different intensities bring different benefits, and following a
well balanced plan will result in greater improvements in a shorter time. Simply put, whether you are
planning to compete in a world championship event or are just looking to maintain a basic level of
health and fitness, the unique and personal information a heart rate monitor provides will help you
get the most from your efforts, remain on track, and stay motivated.
The principles of heart rate-based training may not have changed since 1982 when Polar introduced
the very first wireless heart rate monitor, but the technology has evolved in leaps and bounds. Measuring
more than beats per minute, Polar’s products can even sense changes in the autonomic regulation of
your heart beat (such as changes caused by a lack of sleep, post-training fatigue, jetlag, illness, etc)
and will automatically guide you to exercise at the optimum intensity for your current physical condition.
Polar takes the complexities of exercise physiology and creates simple features that make
safe and effective training possible for everyone. For coaches and serious athletes, complete
training solutions incorporate heart rate and recovery, performance, technique and environmental
measurements (e.g. speed, distance, cadence, power, altitude etc.) along with PC software to
provide the precise planning and analysis needed to achieve top performance.