Polar FS1 Series Heart Rate Monitor (Dark Blue)
Polar FS1 Series Heart Rate Monitor (Dark Blue)

Polar FS1 Series Heart Rate Monitor (Dark Blue)

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Polar

UPC:
725882221113

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Polar FS1 Series Heart Rate Monitor (Dark Blue) Specs:
Product NamePolar FS1 Series Heart Rate Monitor (Dark Blue)
ManufacturerPolar
Product Number MPN72588222111
Retail Price $68.99
EAN-130725882221113
UPC725882221113
Specifications 
FeatureAlarm, Water Resistant, Heart Rate Monitor
Dimensions7.1 x 5.3 x 3 in.
Weight1 lbs.
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Here is what people are saying about the Polar FS1 Series Heart Rate Monitor (Dark Blue)
2 Star Rating  "LOUD"2009-10-26
- Reviewed By User: A2JF7BL2UX68M9
The watch and chest strap is very easy to use. That is the good news. The bad news is that it is REALLY LOUD. It constantly beeps as it measures your heart rate. I cannot use it in an athletic yoga class to measure my output nor in a quiet gym. It is really distracting and makes it pretty much useless to me. I would NOT recommend the watch unless you are working out in a noisy venue.
 
4 Star Rating  "Simple Does the Job"2009-09-17
- Reviewed By User: A2KPH9MMG3ABGA
I'm a casual but consistent runner and biker, and it recently came to my attention that a HRM would be quite an interesting tool to help me train more consistently and efficiently. I was really curious to see where my heart rate was during my normal workouts because really I have no idea where it is relative to my target zones when I exercise. I did a little casual research with regard to the different brands, and Polar appeared to be the most reliable and ubiquitously used manufacturer on the market. Some of the more expensive models have some pretty cool features that convert recorded exertion into calories and record the time spent in each target zone during a workout, some even have a GPS that measures speed and distance, but I decided to go with the most entry level version just to see what the technology is all about. The entire thought process above ran the course of a day or two, and at the same time I found a mislisted FS1 on ebay for 15 dollars and 8 shipping, and that was the only real reason I decided to make such a whimsical purchase.

Overall, for the price I paid, it's a good product. It does what it's supposed to which is tell me my current HR and the target zones can be set so the watch beeps when I stray out of them. It is useful to see that I normally run at around 155 bpm and that this equates to approximately 75% of my Working Heart Rate. In many ways having the HRM has encouraged me to learn a lot about proper training techniques via the internet. I've also enjoyed examining my resting heart rate (which indicates general levels of fitness), heart rate recovery times (a good measure of cardiovascular health and heart attack risk), and figuring out my anaerobic threshold to tailor my workouts.

However, the watch also has its flaws. First, the single button on the front does NOT make it easier to use. At the very least, it should have a second button: one for 'set' and one for switching between each menu or function. Second, Polar decided to withhold basic settings like 'max heart rate' and 'time in each zone during workout' from the lowest priced FS1. The max heart rate feature is only useful 1 time for calibrating the target zones, so paying more for this feature to me is unjustified. I can just run a few fast laps while looking at the display to get this information, but it's less convenient and it feels like frivolous price discrimination. On the same note, the 'time in target zone' feature would be welcome (and is featured on higher end models), however, the actual target zones that Polar recommends are wishy washy because they use an older simpler formula to calculate HRmax and hence each target zone. Also because individuals vary so much, even more modern formulas would reduce the variance in the estimates fractionally (and not enough to be usefully accurate). Just because the thresholds aren't accurate though, doesn't mean that the feature isn't useful. Shame on the marketing department for gouging the consumers for such simple features that could be incorporated at little to no additional production cost.

Lastly, don't bother using Polar's exercise zone chart, it's way off and could cause overexertion. Just use the HRM to gauge what feels natural and use that as a baseline. Or do the research to calculate the thresholds correctly.

I'm happy with my purchase though, as I think it is a useful tool. I look forward to fine tuning my workout regime with the added assistance of the FS1, simple as it is.
 
5 Star Rating  "Great Heart Rate Monitor"2009-09-05
- Reviewed By User: A1BQTWOTVAZJNX
If you want to enhance your workouts, purchase this easy to use and affordable heart rate monitor. I was skeptical at first, some reviews mentioned the watchband and chest strap were on the small side, they are not. I was also skeptical about the simplicity of programming the monitor, it's easy. One button with a large face makes keeping track of your heart rate while working out very simple, I didn't even need to wear my glasses to see the readout.
 
3 Star Rating  "Polar least expensive heart monitor"2009-08-30
- Reviewed By User: AV6ERIR2AI5SI
This is the most basic of the monitors. It indicates heart rate in "beats per Minute" (BPM) and can also be used as a wrist watch. The watch band is stiff, a small problem so long as it does not break. So far so good.

A nice feature is that the device automatically interacts with the exercise machines in my gym so that the machines read out my BPM far more accurately and reliably than when using just the hand grip sensors on the machines. It is especially useful with machines that lack sensors but work well with the Polar.
 
5 Star Rating  "Works just like it should"2009-05-21
- Reviewed By User: A2QM6SZS0IW228
I've been using this HR monitor for a couple of weeks now and am very happy with it. When I first got it, I found the instructions for setting it up a bit confusing. The set-up is non-intuitive, but since there's only a single button on the monitor, there's probably not a lot that can be done to simplify the process. Anyhow, after about 15 minutes, I was able to figure out what I needed to do in order to get it to work.

Several reviewers complained about the chest strap. I don't find it to be a bother and in fact, after a while, I don't even notice it's there. I don't cinch it down very tight and it works just fine. The monitor seems to be rock solid. I really like the large readout since I don't wear my glasses while exercising. Even without my glasses, the numbers are clear (to me). I also keep the beeping option ON so that the monitor beeps when I'm above or below my target heart rate. The beep is soft enough to be background noise, but loud enough to let me know that I am not within my targeted range.

When first beginning an exercise session, the monitor will read zero for a short while, until it has collected enough data to accurately show your heart rate. After a minute or so, the numbers don't jump around, except as one might anticipate with changing exercise levels.

This monitor tells the time, length of exercise session, average HR for the most recent session, and your current heart rate. Not a lot of other bells and whistles, which is exactly what I was looking for.
 
5 Star Rating  "Polar Heart Rate Monitor for idiots"2009-05-17
- Reviewed By User: A1X7LY0GHIJ1TX
Excellent purchase. Very easy to set upper a and lower target zones. I am technologically challenged and setting the time and heart rate zones was a breeze. The price is very good and the brand is excellent.
 
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