"My first heart rate monitor was by Polar, and I have stayed a loyal fan to the brand over the years. However, I am not a fan of the chest strap; wearing one always feels a little constrictive, especially layered under an already constrictive sports bar. The Polar M200 ($150), the brand’s new running watch, keeps track of your heart rate and so much more from your wrist, making those much-needed deep breaths easier. Along with having GPS to accurately track your runs (pace, distance, and altitude), the watch doubles as a daily activity tracker monitoring your steps, calories burned, and sleep quality. It even reminds you to get up and move throughout the day. The watch syncs to your phone via bluetooth technology and alerts you for incoming calls and meetings on your calendar. The watch is waterproof so if running in the rain is your thing, you’re good to go. You can preorder the watch now and Polar expects to shipping out watches later this month." — Susi May, senior content director, Fitness
