Polar FT40 VERY GOOD.
This is my first Polar. I have been using it for two weeks and is doing it job. I feel more confident when doing my cardio exercises and i began to track my performance.
Polar FT40 Everything you need in a heart-rate monitor.
I am already very familiar with the men's FT40 heart-rate monitor by Polar. As a woman, I used to own the women's version. There are only 2 very minor differences between the men's and the women's version. The men's wrist band is wider and longer, and the face of the watch is slightly bigger, but it's barely noticeable (see the photos I've posted).
PROS:
Basic Settings:
You can enter and save your weight, height, date of birth, sex, and activity level.
Fitness Test:
For more accurate workout readings, you can perform a fitness test to create a baseline. The fitness test result helps you compare your aerobic fitness level with those of others of the same age. You can retake the fitness test at any time and save the result to track your aerobic fitness.
Fitness vs. Fat Burn levels:
This is a smart watch. It can detect your body's daily state from your heart rate and heart rate variability. So, depending on the type of day you've had before working out, the watch will set a Limit Heart Rate value between the fitness zone and the fat-burning zone. This allows you to adjust the intensity of your workout. The limit heart rate value will vary depending on how active you've been during the day. This helps you gauge your activity level, and to not overdo it. Cool, huh?
Keeps track of your workouts:
You get a training summary after each workout: Calories burnt, fat percentage of calories burnt, average heart rate, maximum heart rate, time spent in the fat-burning zone, and time spent in the fitness zone. It also gives you weekly summaries. The watch keeps up to 50 training sessions, which can be viewed at any time. You can delete any session or all of them. Once the watch starts running out of space, it will erase the oldest training session in order to save your latest session.
CONS:
I wish the heart-rate monitor could keep track of every heart-beat during the workout so that I could graph and see the various levels of my workout intensity. But that would probably require a LOT of memory. I don't think such a watch exists. I could always see a cardiologist.
A word of advice:
I seriously recommend you have the battery changed at a qualified watch repair shop. When I changed the battery in the women's version of the FT40, it didn't get a good seal. Consequently, whenever I washed the watch with soap and water, the buttons malfunctioned. The watch display faded, and the numbers became difficult to read. No matter how much I tried to dry the watch, it never worked properly again. That cost me a new heart-rate monitor. Lesson learned.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Polar FT40 GREAT PRICE.
Polar FT40 GREAT PRICE.
I've been using this HRM 6 days a week, about an hour each time, for the past 3 weeks. For me, it's been perfect. I like that it counts calories burned, and I really like the 'fitness zone' visual: if the little heart is to the right, you're in your zone; if it's to the left, you're not; if it's off the page to the right, you should settle down a little before you kill yourself.
I don't use any of the Polar.com tools to track my activities or fitness - I use a combination of BeachBody.com and MyFitnessPal.com - so I don't need the computer upload features that some of the higher end Polar HRMs have, although I might try an FT60 just to see what it can do - I've been bitten by the bug now, so I'm curious. But for my every day workouts, this unit has been great, and has worked flawlessly.
One thing to keep in mind... before you wear it, you have to wet a specific area on the back of the strap - the side that touches your skin. There are two grey-ish looking strips to either side of center, and *that's* what you have to soak in water (I recommend warm water!). Maybe everyone else knew this, but it took me over a week to figure it out, and when I told my wife that those two grey strips are the 'electrodes', she had no idea either. Up til that point, I was soaking the whole strap a little mindlessly, and it was working. But now that I figured out the part you're actually supposed to get wet, I feel a lot better about what I'm doing.
In short, great piece of equipment that has been great for me, and I've been putting it through its paces, I can promise you that. Big thumbs up!
I've been using this HRM 6 days a week, about an hour each time, for the past 3 weeks. For me, it's been perfect. I like that it counts calories burned, and I really like the 'fitness zone' visual: if the little heart is to the right, you're in your zone; if it's to the left, you're not; if it's off the page to the right, you should settle down a little before you kill yourself.
I don't use any of the Polar.com tools to track my activities or fitness - I use a combination of BeachBody.com and MyFitnessPal.com - so I don't need the computer upload features that some of the higher end Polar HRMs have, although I might try an FT60 just to see what it can do - I've been bitten by the bug now, so I'm curious. But for my every day workouts, this unit has been great, and has worked flawlessly.
One thing to keep in mind... before you wear it, you have to wet a specific area on the back of the strap - the side that touches your skin. There are two grey-ish looking strips to either side of center, and *that's* what you have to soak in water (I recommend warm water!). Maybe everyone else knew this, but it took me over a week to figure it out, and when I told my wife that those two grey strips are the 'electrodes', she had no idea either. Up til that point, I was soaking the whole strap a little mindlessly, and it was working. But now that I figured out the part you're actually supposed to get wet, I feel a lot better about what I'm doing.
In short, great piece of equipment that has been great for me, and I've been putting it through its paces, I can promise you that. Big thumbs up!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor AWESOME!
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor AWESOME!
I love this watch, I did a lot of research before I actually made a decision, so this is it. the watch performs as described, along with heart rate training info on Polar's website, I've been training at the right intensity, so that I can reach the intended goals. Programming and getting use to it is very easy.
couple of things I don't like:
1) the "stopwatch" feature can only be use if you start the training, not as if you want to use it for something else than working out
2) the beep sound, although it set to high, with the gym music and else noise, you may not notice hat the watch is beeping.
things I like:
1) in low light conditions, the display back-light is great, i notice that if I get the watch near the transmitter it will actually light up on it's own and switch between some of the screen, this is not mention anywhere but it's cool so that you don't need to press the back-light bottom while you are working out
2) the files of each workout if great, you an go back and review previous workouts, great feature
3) fatburn versus fitness target zone allows you to train at the right intensity which is at the end the most important idea behind this watch
overall a great watch, I will definitely recommend this product
I love this watch, I did a lot of research before I actually made a decision, so this is it. the watch performs as described, along with heart rate training info on Polar's website, I've been training at the right intensity, so that I can reach the intended goals. Programming and getting use to it is very easy.
couple of things I don't like:
1) the "stopwatch" feature can only be use if you start the training, not as if you want to use it for something else than working out
2) the beep sound, although it set to high, with the gym music and else noise, you may not notice hat the watch is beeping.
things I like:
1) in low light conditions, the display back-light is great, i notice that if I get the watch near the transmitter it will actually light up on it's own and switch between some of the screen, this is not mention anywhere but it's cool so that you don't need to press the back-light bottom while you are working out
2) the files of each workout if great, you an go back and review previous workouts, great feature
3) fatburn versus fitness target zone allows you to train at the right intensity which is at the end the most important idea behind this watch
overall a great watch, I will definitely recommend this product
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Very Pleased
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Very Pleased
I'm very please with the FT40. It is so easy to keep track of my workout sessions, the targeted heart rate zones and the calories I've burned.
It cost a little more than I had planned to spend but it was worth the extra expense for its versatility and it is actually a workout motivator for me.
Delivery was prompt and as advertised.
I'm very please with the FT40. It is so easy to keep track of my workout sessions, the targeted heart rate zones and the calories I've burned.
It cost a little more than I had planned to spend but it was worth the extra expense for its versatility and it is actually a workout motivator for me.
Delivery was prompt and as advertised.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Polar FT40 Watch Great.
Polar FT40 Watch Great.
this product delivered everything I was expecting. It is very easy to use and provides great feedback while tracking my progress. I do not use the watch to it's full potential as I do not link to my computer, however that feature is available for those who like it. My hope was to get an easy to read and use device that would help me track my heart rate as I worked out. Along with that this device gives me calories burned, percent of calories from fat, average heart rate and maximum heart rate after each workout session. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good, easy to read and use heart rate monitor.
this product delivered everything I was expecting. It is very easy to use and provides great feedback while tracking my progress. I do not use the watch to it's full potential as I do not link to my computer, however that feature is available for those who like it. My hope was to get an easy to read and use device that would help me track my heart rate as I worked out. Along with that this device gives me calories burned, percent of calories from fat, average heart rate and maximum heart rate after each workout session. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good, easy to read and use heart rate monitor.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Great watch.
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Great watch.
I bought two of these espectacular watches, one for me and my wife, now we can have total control of our bpm and make excersice in a different way. This watch works for jogging, ciclying, gym, etc.
I bought two of these espectacular watches, one for me and my wife, now we can have total control of our bpm and make excersice in a different way. This watch works for jogging, ciclying, gym, etc.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Polar FT40 Perfect for what I need.
Polar FT40 Perfect for what I need.
This HRM is just what I needed. It is simple to operate, helps me to make the necessary amount of effort towards my fitness objective, at a reasonable cost.
I still haven't had access to the internet resources provided by Polar, but for what I have now, I think I've got a good return of my investment. Let's just see how it performs on durability.
Polar FT40 Simple and easy to use.
I'm not new to fitness, but it has been a while since I've been serious about it. This watch is easy to setup and use. The menu system is intuitive, its functions are clear. The heart rate monitor also links up with the machines at the gym, so it displays my heart rate real time without having to grasp the bars on the machine. Very easy to keep your heart rate where you want it when it is right in front of you. When you are away from the cardio machines, you can have it set with an audible sound to let you know if you fall out of the range you want to be in. That range being fat burning or fitness. Customizable user setup and maximum heart rate.
This HRM is just what I needed. It is simple to operate, helps me to make the necessary amount of effort towards my fitness objective, at a reasonable cost.
I still haven't had access to the internet resources provided by Polar, but for what I have now, I think I've got a good return of my investment. Let's just see how it performs on durability.
Polar FT40 Simple and easy to use.
I'm not new to fitness, but it has been a while since I've been serious about it. This watch is easy to setup and use. The menu system is intuitive, its functions are clear. The heart rate monitor also links up with the machines at the gym, so it displays my heart rate real time without having to grasp the bars on the machine. Very easy to keep your heart rate where you want it when it is right in front of you. When you are away from the cardio machines, you can have it set with an audible sound to let you know if you fall out of the range you want to be in. That range being fat burning or fitness. Customizable user setup and maximum heart rate.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Very Good Product.
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Very Good Product.
Have used this HRM for 6 months, works very well. Nice to know what rate to maintain for burning fat and what rate to maintain for cardio.
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Very Satisfied.
I was in need of a new heart monitor to replace my older Polar. I wanted one that would show me the duration of the workout and my current hear rate on the same screen without having to scroll through. This monitor has satisfied that need. I also really like that is tells me what zone I am exercising in, either a fat burn or fitness zone. This is figured out by the information you provide the unit during set up. The one draw back for me is that the numbers are a little small and tough to see sometimes during exercise. This could simply be my eyes getting bad. Nice job Polar
Have used this HRM for 6 months, works very well. Nice to know what rate to maintain for burning fat and what rate to maintain for cardio.
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Very Satisfied.
I was in need of a new heart monitor to replace my older Polar. I wanted one that would show me the duration of the workout and my current hear rate on the same screen without having to scroll through. This monitor has satisfied that need. I also really like that is tells me what zone I am exercising in, either a fat burn or fitness zone. This is figured out by the information you provide the unit during set up. The one draw back for me is that the numbers are a little small and tough to see sometimes during exercise. This could simply be my eyes getting bad. Nice job Polar
Monday, May 14, 2012
Polar FT40 GREAT WATCH!
Polar FT40 GREAT WATCH!
I use it for swimming and no issues, had to use a different a different transmitter because of the constant water use. It does everything i want an more.
Polar FT40 Best ever.
My brother was dying for this. Bought it for him and he takes it with him everywhere. He's at the gym now more than ever! Great buy and so affordable!
Polar FT40 Works Great.
Purchased this heart rate monitor after a lengthy search of various models and manufacturers. I am very happy with the quality of the device as well as the simplicity of its operation. It only required a few minutes with the manual and I was up and running, confident in my ability to use the device. The menus are fairly intuitive and the controls are simple but effective.
The wrist unit is comfortable, nice flexible soft rubber band. The chest strap is also quite comfortable, easily adjustable and machine washable (with snap on sending unit removed).
I have little experience with heart monitors but feel this device is delivering everything I wanted in such a unit. I am quite pleased and find the ability to constantly monitor my heart rate a terrific help in my workouts.
I use it for swimming and no issues, had to use a different a different transmitter because of the constant water use. It does everything i want an more.
Polar FT40 Best ever.
My brother was dying for this. Bought it for him and he takes it with him everywhere. He's at the gym now more than ever! Great buy and so affordable!
Polar FT40 Works Great.
Purchased this heart rate monitor after a lengthy search of various models and manufacturers. I am very happy with the quality of the device as well as the simplicity of its operation. It only required a few minutes with the manual and I was up and running, confident in my ability to use the device. The menus are fairly intuitive and the controls are simple but effective.
The wrist unit is comfortable, nice flexible soft rubber band. The chest strap is also quite comfortable, easily adjustable and machine washable (with snap on sending unit removed).
I have little experience with heart monitors but feel this device is delivering everything I wanted in such a unit. I am quite pleased and find the ability to constantly monitor my heart rate a terrific help in my workouts.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Polar FT40 Best Buy
Polar FT40 Best Buy
I have found this product to be very reliable and easy to use (I have used it extensively for about a month now). It is a very good product, and the Polar website is easy to use and extensive. This is a great tracking and training device for anyone trying to get in shape or stay in shape. I highly recommend this product to anyone.
Polar FT40 Best Buy, Very Happy.
OK, I'm very happy I bought this and it's making a big difference in my approach to exercise. I even hit my goal weight yesterday! Yet I wanted to mention a couple of things I've observed that I wish Polar would look at to improve its future products. I'll probably be a customer for life. First off, you probably know that when you finish your workout this device will tell you how much time you spent in a fat-burning zone and how much time you spent in a fitness-improvement zone. Way cool. But I wish it would tell me those cumulative times -during- the workout. Today, for instance, I was shooting for 45 minutes in my fitness zone. Once I was finished and getting ready to shower I took the monitor out of the workout mode and reviewed my data. Turns out I had slipped into my fat-burning zone on and off for eight of those minutes - not a big deal but I would have kicked it up a bit or gone a bit longer if it had been easy to check. Also, while it's true I could have been watching the monitor more closely, it's not that easy to do with over-forty-year-old eyes bouncing up and down on an elliptical or while in the pool. So a bolder display wouldn't hurt. Get someone with poor vision on the design team.
I have found this product to be very reliable and easy to use (I have used it extensively for about a month now). It is a very good product, and the Polar website is easy to use and extensive. This is a great tracking and training device for anyone trying to get in shape or stay in shape. I highly recommend this product to anyone.
Polar FT40 Best Buy, Very Happy.
OK, I'm very happy I bought this and it's making a big difference in my approach to exercise. I even hit my goal weight yesterday! Yet I wanted to mention a couple of things I've observed that I wish Polar would look at to improve its future products. I'll probably be a customer for life. First off, you probably know that when you finish your workout this device will tell you how much time you spent in a fat-burning zone and how much time you spent in a fitness-improvement zone. Way cool. But I wish it would tell me those cumulative times -during- the workout. Today, for instance, I was shooting for 45 minutes in my fitness zone. Once I was finished and getting ready to shower I took the monitor out of the workout mode and reviewed my data. Turns out I had slipped into my fat-burning zone on and off for eight of those minutes - not a big deal but I would have kicked it up a bit or gone a bit longer if it had been easy to check. Also, while it's true I could have been watching the monitor more closely, it's not that easy to do with over-forty-year-old eyes bouncing up and down on an elliptical or while in the pool. So a bolder display wouldn't hurt. Get someone with poor vision on the design team.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Polar FT40 GREAT!
Polar FT40 GREAT!
I am very satisfied with this Polar. I replaced an old one and it was definitely a great choice. You can control your heart beats while checking calories burned. At the end of every session it shows the total calories spend, and the % of fat burned.
Polar FT40 AWESOME!
i got my watch long b4 xmas it was the best gift to self ever thank you so much for the fast service.
I am very satisfied with this Polar. I replaced an old one and it was definitely a great choice. You can control your heart beats while checking calories burned. At the end of every session it shows the total calories spend, and the % of fat burned.
Polar FT40 AWESOME!
i got my watch long b4 xmas it was the best gift to self ever thank you so much for the fast service.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Polar FT40 Best Price, Best of the FT Series
Polar FT40 Best Price, Best of the FT Series.
I'm a certified Personal Trainer and Spin Cycling Instructor as well as a 4x Guinness World Record Holder in various ultra endurance events. I highly recommend the FT40 because it provides total calories AND percent calories from fat, which is very helpful in weight loss training program design. It also provides total duration of workout and time spent in one's "Fat Burning" Zone (50-65% of MHR) and "Fitness Zone" (65-80% of MHR). Also provides V02 testing. The watch is very user friendly and a favorite of my clients. Price point is also good. No stopwatch feature, but thats why they made stopwatches :) I prefer the FT40 over the companion and higher priced FT60.
Polar FT40 Best Price, Very Nice.
I have used my new F40 for a couple of days now and really like it.
The strap gives a good steady heart rate. The display is easy to read (especially the regular time setting, it helps my middle aged eyes tell time.) The breakout of fat burning vs fitness time is pretty cool. This watch has a lot of functionality if you take a little time to figure it all out.
I'm a certified Personal Trainer and Spin Cycling Instructor as well as a 4x Guinness World Record Holder in various ultra endurance events. I highly recommend the FT40 because it provides total calories AND percent calories from fat, which is very helpful in weight loss training program design. It also provides total duration of workout and time spent in one's "Fat Burning" Zone (50-65% of MHR) and "Fitness Zone" (65-80% of MHR). Also provides V02 testing. The watch is very user friendly and a favorite of my clients. Price point is also good. No stopwatch feature, but thats why they made stopwatches :) I prefer the FT40 over the companion and higher priced FT60.
Polar FT40 Best Price, Very Nice.
I have used my new F40 for a couple of days now and really like it.
The strap gives a good steady heart rate. The display is easy to read (especially the regular time setting, it helps my middle aged eyes tell time.) The breakout of fat burning vs fitness time is pretty cool. This watch has a lot of functionality if you take a little time to figure it all out.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Polar FT40 REVIEWS
Polar FT40 Best fitness watch I have ever used.
I have used Polar products in the past and was never disappointed. However, when my last polar finally kicked the bucket, I was feeling cheap and tried out a wide range of other heart rate monitors. They all had accuracy, loss of sync, and storage issues. The Polar FT40 has NONE of these problems. Not only that, but I got my wife the same watch (women's of course), and there is never any signal interference when we are exercising together. Storage is stellar, the watch is easy to use, it tracks exactly what I want, and is an awesome tool in helping me achieve my exercise goals.
NOTE: If you are training for triathalons, races, etc, buy a Polar that is designed more for that. This watch does not have lap abilities and is really designed for the purpose of calorie counting...which, for me, is perfect!!
Polar FT40 GREAT!
A great motivator for me to record my heart rate regularly and correlate with my weight loss. Certainly easy to use and focus on the best way to lose weight.
Polar FT40 Makes the Difference.
This device takes the guesswork out of the workout. My issue is weight loss. For me, prior to having this gizmo, the point working out was to get the calorie burn working. If I burn more calories then I take in, then I lose weight. Fitness was a byproduct.
But just how many calories did I really consume?
When I do workout, what was my average heart rate?
Peak heart rate after the stress is the killer; what was that?
Now that I have the metrics a whole new world is opening. This device is turning me into exercise freak and my wife and daughter say that is a good thing.
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Works Great.
This watch has changed the way and method that I work out! A must-have for someone that works out a lot!
I have used Polar products in the past and was never disappointed. However, when my last polar finally kicked the bucket, I was feeling cheap and tried out a wide range of other heart rate monitors. They all had accuracy, loss of sync, and storage issues. The Polar FT40 has NONE of these problems. Not only that, but I got my wife the same watch (women's of course), and there is never any signal interference when we are exercising together. Storage is stellar, the watch is easy to use, it tracks exactly what I want, and is an awesome tool in helping me achieve my exercise goals.
NOTE: If you are training for triathalons, races, etc, buy a Polar that is designed more for that. This watch does not have lap abilities and is really designed for the purpose of calorie counting...which, for me, is perfect!!
Polar FT40 GREAT!
A great motivator for me to record my heart rate regularly and correlate with my weight loss. Certainly easy to use and focus on the best way to lose weight.
Polar FT40 Makes the Difference.
This device takes the guesswork out of the workout. My issue is weight loss. For me, prior to having this gizmo, the point working out was to get the calorie burn working. If I burn more calories then I take in, then I lose weight. Fitness was a byproduct.
But just how many calories did I really consume?
When I do workout, what was my average heart rate?
Peak heart rate after the stress is the killer; what was that?
Now that I have the metrics a whole new world is opening. This device is turning me into exercise freak and my wife and daughter say that is a good thing.
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor Works Great.
This watch has changed the way and method that I work out! A must-have for someone that works out a lot!
AA> Polar FT40 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black)
Polar FT40
New EnergyPointer feature significantly simplifies exercise by graphically displaying your exertion in one of two zones - either fat burning or fitness improvement - helping people to exercise smart and reach their goals (see image above)Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1273 in Sports & Outdoors
- Size: One Size Fits All
- Color: Black
- Brand: Polar
- Model: FT40
- Dimensions: 2.70" h x 3.90" w x 5.30" l,
Features
- Men's heart rate monitor watch with several innovative training features
- Displays heart rate as percentage of maximum, beats per minute, and within target zone indicator
- Audible and visual target zone alarms; 12/24-hour clock with day/week indicator
- Polar OwnCal mode tracks energy expenditure for single and accumulated workouts
- Water-resistant to 30 meters; 2-year warranty
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