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Thanks. I think I will make my own also...unless someone wants to make them for me and I will pay for shipping...LOL.... thanks

Hi everyone. I want to first say that I work for Polar. Its great to read so much great feedback about the FT4 and FT7. Glad its helping people achieve their workouts. I am really writing about the strength training issue and heart rate that I have been reading. It is true that the affect of heart rate for strength…

I might be able to help, I work for Polar. There is no sound notification to let you know you change between zones. That would be difficult to do and might be annoying if you are teetering between zones. THe FT60 has a visual indicator, but no sound.

Most of the issues with lower back are surprisingly not just the back muscles. Many of the pains and issues stem from tight hamstrings and calves, and can also stem from hip issues. When they are tight you put more pressure on your lower back muscles. Look into more dynamic types stretches rather than static (touching your…

You are correct. Its not about how high you can get it, but getting it into a range that is in line with the benefits you are looking for. And using recovery heart rate is a very good tool. If you 20 beats in 45-60 seconds, that's pretty good. And the 228 was probably either interference, or if it happened at the start of…

Polar has a trade in policy. Go to their website and then you can call customer service and tell them what you have. They will then offer you a value for the old unit and give you an opportunity to upgrade.

To WillPower. First question I would ask is how did you determine your Max HR>....

For oooogravy, you now have an even more accurate Max to work your numbers off of. That is the best way to find your working, or attainable max to use.......

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The key thing to undestand for everyone that is focusing on their number, is that you should be focused on varying your intensities. A successful cardio program is build on working out in a variety of target zones. Some work done at 65-75% for longer duration, some exercise at 75-80% for mid duration, and some intervals…

The key thing to understand is that whatever numbers you are seeing, you need to do some exercise not just focused on one heart rate number. You should do some workouts at 60-70% of your max for longer duration, some at 70-80% for medium duration and some intervals. That is the basis of a cardio program that will continue…

The newer Polar models begin counting calories at lower heart rates now. The S210 is a 10 year old Polar model. Just an FYI

I am sorry to absolutely continue to disagree....but. The average person could not sustain 91% of their real Maximum Heart Rate for anything close to 20 Minutes. I have been running marathons and Ironman triathlons for over 20 years and have trained countless people and I can tell you I have never met anyone, except the…

You cannot control where you lose weight. But typcially, we store much of our fat around our midsection. So losing the fat, and toning is what makes the abs look great. Also, are you doing any weight training. Building lean muscle also helps your body utilize more of the fat and get that look you seem to want.

I think I can help. I actually work for Polar. For the calories you see on a treadmill, the HRM is much more accurate. Even for the treadmills that have heart rate. The reason is those machines do not factor in heart rate because everyone wants to see their calories burned, but not everyone wants to wear a transmitter. So…

I can tell you that the recommendation of 91% of MAX, if you can determine your MAX, is not correct. Intensity should very rarely get to that level for working out. Tour de France riders don't get their heart rates up to that high when training on a regular basis. Most of your work should be done between 65-80% of Max. If…

All of the newer Polar products (all the FT models) you can change the battery yourself

Maybe I can help you answer that. I actually work for Polar and I can highlight the differences and you can see whether its worth the extra $15. FIrst on the surface, there are different color choices and for some that makes a difference. But if you take out aesthetics. The FT7 has a function that will tell you whether you…

I can give you one of the best formulas to use. The basic formula is 220-age=MHR. But that formula starts to be less accurate as you get above your 20s. One of the best ways to find your % of max is go run a 5K and really run hard the last mile and sprint in the last 100 miles. Then look at your HRM at the end and that's…

I tried something radical and it worked. I set up my office at work as a standing desk. I saw a documentary about this some time ago. I have a higher computer table that I stand at and work all day. I do have a desk I can sit at for long phone calls or meetings. But I usually stand during shorter meetings and calls. Also,…

If you have an hrm that counts calories burned, you MUST enter the particular person information about yourself. The combination of personal information and the intensity (heart rate) is what gives you accurate calorie counting. That's why products like teh Bodybug are not accurate for calories. If 2 people put in the same…

I would agree that if you run 3 miles you can run 4. I wouldn't do anything drastic at this point, especially not run 5 miles a week before a 4 mile race when the most you have run is 3. That's how people get hurt, or affect your finish on race day. Just trust the 3 miles and your will to finish. People make most of their…

People get very caught up in carbo loading, almost too much in fact. The idea is to maintain a good mix of carbs and protein and some fat throughout your training. For a 5K event, its not about totally loading yourself with mega carbs. Eat a good sensible meal, not too filling, especially for a 5K. Eat about 60% carbs but…

First what kind of socks are you wearing. If they are cotton, that can be your problem. If not, where are the blisters and what kind of foot structure do you have. Things like high arches or even low arches with shoes that are not right for your feet can cause blisters. Many times its the socks though.

Did you take your heart rate (90) at the same time and conditions as you did when you were registering the 57. That's quite difficult given the different things that happen in a day...weather or climate, what you ate and drank that day, how much exercise you did that day....... That's why the real resting heart rate guide…

Hi Tomomatic. I actually work for Polar. If the battery indicator is on in the watch, it could very well be that. The other suggestion was with the contact points on the transmitter, making sure they are wet when you put it on. That's a common fix. But it sounds like it might be the battery in the watch. How old is the…

Don't get fooled by the "burning fat for fuel" strategy. That is a legitimate training and racing approach, but utilized for very few athlete who actually train their bodies to be able to use their fat stores. It requires very long workouts at low heart rate over a longer period of time. Triathlete Mark Allen used that…

Yes most all models come in Male/Unisex and female styles

Just be careful and look at a few things when making a decision. I will start by saying that I work for Polar. I will not try to sway you there, I think there are enough people that are Polar users on this Board that will tell you how they feel about them. But it MUST have a transmitter with heart rate to be accurate for…

Yes you can dunk that. All of our products are water-resistant. Over time those contact areas can wear and may require a little more moisture to get them started. After a while you may need to replace the cloth strap area. I assume you have the transmitter with the clip on electronic piece? And how long have you had it?