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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.
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.
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.
Do You Wear a Heart Monitor?
It's a rare day that I leave home without my heart rate monitor — besides being a great fitness tool, my gadget looks cool, too. Getting your heart pumping is essential to having the healthiest heart possible — you could say that wearing a monitor raises your personal heart awareness. Do you wear one?
Monitoring Your Easy Runs
One reason I love my heart rate monitor is learning how many calories I burned during a workout session. The number is always so gratifying.
A heart rate monitor is also great fitness tool, especially if you're training for an endurance race.
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.
Do You Wear a Heart Rate Monitor?
I used to never wear a heart rate monitor, but now I love working out with one. In fact, on the days I forget it, I feel totally naked. I realize that not everyone wears a heart rate monitor, so I am curious about you guys.
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