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Get in Gear: Basic Heart Rate Monitor Polar FS1
If you're new to doing cardio such as biking or running, and you want to know if you are working at the right intensity for your body, using a heart rate monitor is a great idea. Whether you are doing cardio to lose weight, for fun, or to build your endurance for competitions, a heart rate monitor will give you an accurate readout of how hard your heart is working.
Shopping for a heart rate monitor can be a bit overwhelming since there are so many different kinds.
Gear Review: Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor With Foot Pod
I love training with a heart rate monitor, and Polar is my favorite brand. These days I have been working out with the RS300X ($170). Designed with running in mind, this HRM is great for other sports as well.
Win a Polar Heart Rate Monitor!
Have you already left a comment to enter the drawing for a heart rate monitor? If not, TOMORROW (8/31) IS THE LAST DAY you can enter the contest (before 5pm PT). So read on and write something, anything really, in the comment section below.
Polar Heart Monitor Help on Twitter
Twitter is not just a frivolous social networking site, it is a place where you can have important questions answered. Recently, I twittered Chris@PolarUSA this question:
"How can I get my FT60 HRM to work in the pool? Shows HR before getting in water, but not while I swim.
Win a Polar Heart Rate Monitor With GPS!
If you heart this month's Polar heart rate monitor giveaways, then you won't want to miss this week's, because we've saved the best for last!
Starting today, you can enter to win a Polar FT60 in raspberry (pictured), with a G1 GPS sensor and a FlowLink to connect the gadget to your PC. Total prize worth more than $500!
Win a Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor
Since I'm loving Polar's heart rate monitors, I'm pleased to announce that for the next couple of weeks, we're giving away two of the company's snazziest heart rate monitors with accessories. Today, you can enter to win a women's FT40 Heart Rate Monitor ($180) in green as shown here, plus a FlowLink ($55) to connect the gadget to your PC.
Check out my review for more details, then enter the giveaway by logging in and taking the quiz by 1 p.m.
Gear Review: Polar FT60 With GPS
The folks over at Polar recently sent me a few heart rate monitors to test out. I liked the FT40, but I think I am in love with the FT60 ($239 including chest sensor with changeable battery). Mine is a purple-pink color, reminiscent of raspberry sorbet, so even though it is large it is still somehow feminine and I wear a bunch, even when I am not at the gym.
Gear Review: Polar FT40
The folks over at Polar recently sent me a few watches to test out. First up: the FT40 ($160, including chest strap). Being a woman, I was immediately drawn to its great color and design; it's much cooler than my other heart rate monitors of the past.
Win a Polar FA20 Pedometer/Activity Computer!
Since I've been loving Polar's fitness gadgets so much, I'm pleased to announce that for the next three weeks, we're giving away some of the company's snazziest heart rate monitors and other gear. Today, you can enter to win a women's FA20 Activity Computer ($120) in white, plus a FlowLink ($55) to connect the gadget to your PC.
This wrist accessory monitors your daily activity and tracks how active you are, how many steps you take, and how many calories you burn.
Get Your Butt in Gear: Polar Heart Bra
If you haven't already noticed, I am a bit obsessed with fitness gear. I love my heart rate monitor so much, but when I get overly sweaty, it does have the tendency to slip down my torso.
Several companies have caught on and made sports bras with heart rate monitors built into them, but Polar has created the Heart Rate Bra ($34.95), a bra that enables you to slip the transmitter belt into it when you want.
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