This is my first watch with a heart rate monitor and it has been wonderful so far.Below is how I found it useful.I received it as a gift so I didn't compare other brands/models but the person who bought it for me heard it recommended as a brand known for quality from someone who would know.* Has a number of "heartrate zones" that you create so the watch tells you when you are going in/out of a selected zone.I use this to stay between 60-85% HR during long runs, for example.
* Records detailed information about your workout - avg HR, max HR and time in each heartrate zone.For each "lap" or "segment" it tells you avg HR and ending HR - great for interval training.
* Comfortable and easy to read just as a watch or basic stopwatch, even without the heartrate monitor
Things you might not like at first:
* I wasn't used to wearing a chest strap so had to get it the right fit through trial and error (stayed on even when I had it too big, though)
* There are a ton of features and it's kind of overwhelming at first.The manual isn't the easiest to dive into but when you go back to look for a specific function it is well done.
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Product Description:
Designed with the recreational runner in mind, the Polar S120 Heart Rate Monitor enables you to work out more efficiently and effectively and reach your fitness goals. It comes with the S120 wrist receiver, a transmitter that's worn comfortably around your chest, and an elastic strap to hold the transmitter in place. The wristwatch-like receiver features a large display that includes 12/24-hour time of day, alarm, and stopwatch. It provides readings of maximum heart rate of total exercise, average heart rate of each lap, and recovery measurement (by either heart rate divided or time).
The independent timer feature lets you select a CountDown or CountUp timer to assist you in interval training, as well as remind you to drink regularly, preventing dehydration. The S120 also includes the UpLink feature, which enables you to download an exercise set and monitor icons from the Polar web site.
The S120's visual and audible alarms alert you when you reach your target heart rate zone. The Time in Target Zone feature calculates the amount of total exercise time spent in your personal target zone. You can use this feature together with the Total Exercise Time to determine the effectiveness of your exercise program.
Feature Detail:
Measures maximum heart rate, average rate for lap, and how long it takes you to recover (in heart rate or time)
Target heart rate zones with audible and visual alarm
Independent CountDown/CountUp timer for interval training
UpLink feature enables download of exercise set from Polar web site
Large easy-to-read display with split screen
24-hour clock with day/week indicator and stopwatch
1.5-year average battery life
Water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet)
What's in the Box?
S120 heart rate monitor watch unit, wireless transmitter, elastic strap, battery (built-in CR2032 lithium cell), printed instructions
Manufacturer Warranty
2-year limited warranty
Note:
Polar heart rate monitors are precision instruments; consumers are not advised to change their own battery. Polar recommends that all service be done by an authorized Polar Service Center which will include a warranty for 90 days on repairs and 6 months for batteries.
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