Comparison tool | Polar USA

BodyAge

XPolar BodyAge marks a revolution in personal training. Everyone using the BodyAge system gets a detailed assessment of their body age based on your current fitness levels plus a personal training program to help lower your body age.

Endurance Programs

XThese running and cycling programs include recommended warm-up, exercise and cool-down phases for every training session. The programs are customized to your specific needs and fitness level. They optimize your endurance training by adapting and updating your training routines every four weeks. You can create these programs in polarpersonaltrainer.com and upload them to a compatible training computer.

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EnergyPointer

XIf you want to improve your fitness or burn fat, EnergyPointer is an easy-to-use feature that visually shows you what the main effect of your training is so that you can focus on what you want to achieve.

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Fitness Test

XIf you’re looking to improve your fitness and want to keep up to date with how well you’re doing, the smart Fitness Test will tell you exactly what you need to know in just five minutes. By regularly comparing your test results, you can see what progress you are making and how your fitness is improving.

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OwnZone

XKnowing the right intensity to improve your fitness can be a challenge. OwnZone adjusts your heart rate training zone to perfectly match your body’s current physiological condition. By using OwnZone, you can be sure you’re training at an intensity that improves your aerobic fitness.

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Running Index

XIf you’re looking to keep on top of your running performance you’ll find this feature a big help. Regular use over time allows you to see how efficient your running is. Your Running Index score is calculated automatically after every run, based on your heart rate and from the speed data collected from your GPS or stride sensor. A higher reading indicates that you can run faster with less effort.

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Smart Calories

XOwnCal is the most accurate calorie counter on the market. It calculates the number of calories expended during a training session based on your weight, height, age, gender, your individual maximum heart rate (HRmax) and how hard you’re training.

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Recovery Test

XThe OwnOptimizer is a recovery test that helps you assess your personal training status. To avoid severe overtraining, taking the right recovery periods are essential. By repeating this test regularly, you can review your personal training status, and see whether you need more time to recover.

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Relaxation Test

XAll you need to do is to lie down for just five minutes while your training computer checks your body’s state of relaxation. The OwnRelax test can be done anywhere, anytime, lying down, or sitting comfortably without disturbance. By doing the test regularly, you can quickly establish how relaxed your body is.

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STAR Training Program

XSTAR Training Program shows you how hard and how much you need to train to reach your long-term goals. It’s designed to keep you motivated all week and every week by using a personal guidance program that’s no further away than your wrist.

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Strength Training Guidance

XIf you’re looking for help on how to get better strength results in less time, this feature will be a huge asset. When it comes to boosting your workouts, you should forget standardized recovery periods between sets and use more reliable guidance based on your heart rate. Strength Training Guidance determines the optimal recovery time between your sets, helping you to improve muscle tone.

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Training Benefit

XMotivating feedback that’s delivered immediately after exercise is something we can all benefit from. So if you want to know the effect of different training sessions, this feature will tell you exactly what you need to know. You get a quick overview after each session. For more detailed feedback, you can either check your training file or go to polarpersonaltrainer.com for further in-depth analysis.

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Training Load

XTraining Load helps you to find the perfect balance between rest and training. Find out your training load status at polarpersonaltrainer.com. It shows you at a glance your daily cumulative training load and advises if and when rest days are needed and when it’s best to train harder in order to maintain your performance improvement.

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ZoneOptimizer

XThis feature ensures that you always train at the right intensity. Knowing how hard to train can be a challenge. By using ZoneOptimizer, you can get the exact training effect you’re looking for as the feature adjusts your five heart rate training zones to perfectly match your body’s current physiological condition.

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24/7 activity measurement

X24/7 activity measurement registers your physical activity that is beneficial to your health continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 24/7 activity measurement shows active time, calories, active steps, and distance. 24/7 activity measurement is most suitable for walking, jogging, and running type of activities.

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Active steps

XActive steps are taken during active time, with the right intensity to improve health and fitness. Quantifying the level of health and fitness beneficial activity in steps allows for very simple targeting of daily activity. Basic recommendation: aim for 7000 steps or more a day.

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Active time

XActive time tells you the cumulative time of health and fitness beneficial body movement. Basic recommendation: aim for 30 minutes or more a day.

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Activity trend

XActivity trend stores your daily activity helping you to follow your long-term activity.

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Activity zones

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Calories of active time

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Altitude with graphical trend – available via Polar ProTrainer 5 software

XAltitude is measured with an atmospheric air pressure sensor. Altitude is shown as ascended and descended meters/feet and uphill/downhill steepness in percentages and grades.

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Altitude with graphical trend – available via polarpersonaltrainer.com

XAltitude is measured with an atmospheric air pressure sensor. Altitude is shown as ascended and descended meters/feet and uphill/downhill steepness in percentages and grades.

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Altitude, ascent and descent – meters, degrees, percentage

XAltitude is measured with an atmospheric air pressure sensor. Altitude is shown as ascended and descended meters/feet and uphill/downhill steepness in percentages and grades.

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Temperature

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Automatic age-based target zone - bpm / % / % HRR

XTo help you train safely and effectively, the training computer determines your heart rate target zone limits automatically according to your age-based maximum heart rate (220 minus age). The limits are determined either in beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage (%) of your maximum heart rate, or as a heart rate reserve (% HRR). See also Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and Manual target zone.

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Automatic age-based target zone – bpm

XTo help you train safely and effectively, the training computer determines your heart rate target zone limits automatically according to your age-based maximum heart rate (220 minus age). The limits are determined either in beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage (%) of your maximum heart rate, or as a heart rate reserve (% HRR). See also Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and Manual target zone.

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Automatic age-based target zone – bpm / %

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To help you train safely and effectively, the training computer determines your heart rate target zone limits automatically according to your age-based maximum heart rate (220 minus age). The limits are determined either in beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage (%) of your maximum heart rate, or as a heart rate reserve (% HRR). See also Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and Manual target zone.

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Automatic target zone – bpm / %

Automatic target zone – bpm / % / % HRR

Average and maximum heart rate of each lap

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Average and maximum heart rate of training

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Average heart rate of training

Average, minimum and maximum heart rate of training

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Heart rate – bpm

XHeart rate is the measurement of the work your heart does. Heart rate can be expressed as the number of beats per minute or as percentage of your maximum heart rate. Heart rate can also be expressed as a percentage of your heart rate reserve, meaning the difference between your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate (HRR = HRmax - HRrest). In Polar software or during strength training, heart rate can be displayed as a graphical trend.

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Heart rate – bpm / %

XHeart rate is the measurement of the work your heart does. Heart rate can be expressed as the number of beats per minute (bpm) or as a percentage (%) of your maximum heart rate.

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Heart rate – bpm / % / % HRR

XHeart rate is the measurement of the work your heart does. Heart rate can be expressed as the number of beats per minute or as percentage of your maximum heart rate. Heart rate can also be expressed as a percentage of your heart rate reserve, meaning the difference between your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate (HRR = HRmax - HRrest). In Polar software or during strength training, heart rate can be displayed as a graphical trend.

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Heart rate – bpm / % / % HRR / graphical trend

XHeart rate is the measurement of the work your heart does. Heart rate can be expressed as the number of beats per minute or as percentage of your maximum heart rate. Heart rate can also be expressed as a percentage of your heart rate reserve, meaning the difference between your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate (HRR = HRmax - HRrest). In Polar software or during strength training, heart rate can be displayed as a graphical trend.

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Heart rate – bpm / % / % HRR / graphical trend (available via polarpersonaltrainer.com)

XHeart rate is the measurement of the work your heart does. Heart rate can be expressed as the number of beats per minute or as percentage of your maximum heart rate. Heart rate can also be expressed as a percentage of your heart rate reserve, meaning the difference between your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate (HRR = HRmax - HRrest). In Polar software or during strength training, heart rate can be displayed as a graphical trend.

Heart rate – bpm / % / graphical trend

XHeart rate is the measurement of the work your heart does. Heart rate can be expressed as the number of beats per minute or as percentage of your maximum heart rate. Heart rate can also be expressed as a percentage of your heart rate reserve, meaning the difference between your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate (HRR = HRmax - HRrest). In Polar software or during strength training, heart rate can be displayed as a graphical trend.

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Heart rate – bpm / % / graphical trend (in Strength Training Guidance feature)

XHeart rate is the measurement of the work your heart does. Heart rate can be expressed as the number of beats per minute or as percentage of your maximum heart rate. Heart rate can also be expressed as a percentage of your heart rate reserve, meaning the difference between your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate (HRR = HRmax - HRrest). In Polar software or during strength training, heart rate can be displayed as a graphical trend.

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HR-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on heart rate to help define the right intensity. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.

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HRmax (age-based)

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The highest number of heart beats per minute (bpm) during maximum physical exertion. For a rough estimate of your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. HRmax is a useful tool for determining the intensity of training as intensity zones can be defined using HRmax. Some Polar products define maximum heart rate during the Polar Fitness Test, see also HRmax (Polar Fitness Test -based).

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HRmax (Polar Fitness test-based)

XSome Polar products predict your HRmax simultaneously with the Polar Fitness Test. This predicted HRmax value is more accurate than the age-based formula (220 minus age).

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HRmax (user set)

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Manual target zone – bpm

XThis feature enables you to define the target zone as you want and is suitable for your training. You can set the target zone for your training as beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, or as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (HRR%).

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Manual target zone – bpm (upper limit)

XThis feature enables you to define the target zone as you want and is suitable for your training. You can set the target zone for your training as beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, or as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (HRR%).

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Manual target zone – bpm / %

XThis feature enables you to define the target zone as you want and is suitable for your training. You can set the target zone for your training as beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, or as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (HRR%).

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Manual target zone – bpm / % / % HRR

XThis feature enables you to define the target zone as you want and is suitable for your training. You can set the target zone for your training as beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, or as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (HRR%).

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Polar EnergyPointer

XEnergyPointer is an easy-to-use feature which tells you during a training session if the main effect of your training is fat burning or fitness improvement. EnergyPointer visually indicates the center point between these two training effects, so when you are below that point, you are improving fat burning, and above that point, you are improving your aerobic fitness.

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Polar Fitness Test

XPolar Fitness Test measures your aerobic fitness at rest in just five minutes. The result, Polar OwnIndex, evaluates your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). With the Polar Fitness Test you can measure your aerobic fitness by yourself, automatically and without any exertion. All you need is your training computer. The Polar Fitness Test is as accurate in predicting the VO2max as any sub maximal fitness test. The test is based on heart rate and heart rate variability at rest and personal information.

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Polar OwnCal® – calorie expenditure

XPolar OwnCal calculates the number of kilocalories expended during training. This feature allows you to follow the kilocalories expended during one training session and cumulative kilocalories expended during several training sessions. Some Polar products also estimate the fat-burning percentage (fat% on display), that is, kilocalories expended from fat during a workout which is expressed as a percentage of the total kilocalories burned.

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Polar OwnCal® – calorie expenditure with altitude adjustment

XPolar OwnCal calculates the number of kilocalories expended during training. This feature allows you to follow the kilocalories expended during one training session and cumulative kilocalories expended during several training sessions. The effect of the ambient air pressure is taken into account in the calorie expenditure calculations: in moderate and high altitude there is less oxygen in the air so you can do less work and expend fewer calories at the same heart rate.

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Polar OwnCal® – calorie expenditure with fat percentage

XPolar OwnCal calculates the number of kilocalories expended during training. This feature allows you to follow the kilocalories expended during one training session and cumulative kilocalories expended during several training sessions. Some Polar products also estimate the fat-burning percentage (fat% on display), that is, kilocalories expended from fat during a workout which is expressed as a percentage of the total kilocalories burned.

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Polar OwnCode® (2.4 GHz W.I.N.D.) – coded transmission

XCoded heart rate transmission automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to the training computer. The training computer picks up your heart rate from your transmitter only. Coding significantly reduces interference from other training computers. The 2.4 GHz W.I.N.D transmission is disturbance-free from other electronic devices.

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Polar OwnCode® (5kHz) – coded transmission

XCoded heart rate transmission automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to the training computer. The training computer picks up your heart rate from your transmitter only. Coding prevents interference from other training computers.

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Polar OwnCode® (5kHz/2.4 GHz W.I.N.D.) - coded transmission

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Polar OwnOptimizer – personal training status

XPolar OwnOptimizer feature is an easy and reliable test to determine whether your training is optimally developing your performance. OwnOptimizer helps you to optimize your training load during a training program so that you experience an increase in performance and do not undertrain or overtrain in the long run. Based on the test, you are provided with a scale and description of your personal training status.

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Polar OwnRelax® – relaxation test

XPolar OwnRelax test is a feature that tells quickly and easily how relaxed your body is. During a five-minute relaxation session, your heart rate and heart rate variability are measured. OwnRelax helps to track and improve overall well-being. Daily relaxation session can be done anywhere, anytime, lying down, or sitting comfortably with no talk or disturbing noises.

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Polar OwnZone® – personal heart rate zone

XPolar OwnZone® determines your personal heart rate limits for a training session. Depending on the day and time, your physical state may vary, for instance, if you are stressed or tired, or if you are not fully recovered from your latest training session, Polar can determine that information from your heart rate and guide you to your ideal training zone for that moment.

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Polar sport zones

XPolar sport zones provide an easy way to select and monitor the intensity of your training and to follow sport zones based training programs. Training is divided into five zones based on percentages of your maximum heart rate: very light (50-60%HRmax), light (60-70%HRmax), moderate (70-80%HRmax), hard (80-90%HRmax) and maximum (90-100%HRmax).

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Polar STAR Training Program

XThe adaptive and personalized Polar STAR Training Program helps you reach your training targets. The training program gives you weekly targets, including intensity and duration, for your training. The Polar STAR Training Program is based on your fitness level, activity level, training goal and personal information (weight, height, age and sex).

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Polar Strength Training Guidance

XPolar Strength Training Guidance helps you to optimize your strength training by reading your heart rate and informing when your body is ready for the next set. It guides you how long to rest between each set in order to get the optimal impact. You can also download max. three strength training workouts to your training computer from polarpersonaltrainer.com.

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Polar ZoneOptimizer - personalized sport zones

XZoneOptimizer adjusts personal sport zones for every training session based on your current physiological condition. This feature gives you the right heart rate zones depending on your physiological state at that exact moment, making sure that the you are always training at the right intensity.

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R-R Intervals / Online HR Variability

XR-R Intervals / Online HR Variability feature measures your heartbeat intervals and reflects autonomic nervous system activity in heart beat regulation. The R-R interval measurement is most useful at rest and at low intensities. Relaxation rate indicates the state of your physical recovery.

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Relaxation rate during training

XRelaxation rate measurement is based on the heart rate variability, which indicates your autonomic nervous system's state. The degree of heart rate variability is highly individual and tends to decrease over time. Mental stress typically increases heart rate and decreases relaxation rate.

Polar Training Benefit

XThe Training Benefit feature displays instant feedback on your training computer right after you finish your training session. The training computer will first display a short Training Benefit summary. In the training result file the longer Training Benefit is displayed. When you transfer your training result to polarpersonaltrainer.com, there is a more physiologically oriented Benefit explanation in your Diary. Training Benefit interprets the numeric data that your training computer records during your training session and explains what kind of effects the training session had on your body and fitness. The Training Benefit feature is available in select training computers.

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Training load – available via polarpersonaltrainer.com

XThis feature is available in Polar software. When you transfer training results from your training computer to polarpersonaltrainer.com, you can follow your training load and recovery in the training diary. Continuous monitoring of training load and recovery will help you recognize personal limits, avoid over- or undertraining, and adjust training intensity and duration according to your daily and weekly targets

Training target: calories or distance

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Bike settings – for two bicycles

XYou can define settings up to two bikes in your training computer. When you start training, you can select the bike with the correct settings for that particular training session.

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Cadence – current, average and maximum

XYour cycling cadence stands for your pedaling rate in revolutions per minute (rpm). Cadence is the central factor in improving cycling performance. A higher cadence reduces the force needed for each pedal stroke, and thus improves overall performance. Running cadence measures how many times your either right or left foot hits the ground in one minute. Running cadence is measured as steps per minute. With this feature you can sharpen your cadence and make your ground contact time shorter. This will help you to find a balance between leg power and leg speed.

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Cadence-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on cadence. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will inform you with a visual and audible alarm.

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Bike settings – for three bicycles

XYou can define settings up to three bikes in your training computer. When you start training, you can select the bike with the correct settings for that particular training session.

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Bike settings – for two bicycles

XYou can define settings up to two bikes in your training computer. When you start training, you can select the bike with the correct settings for that particular training session.

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Cadence – current, average and maximum

XYour cycling cadence stands for your pedaling rate in revolutions per minute (rpm). Cadence is the central factor in improving cycling performance. A higher cadence reduces the force needed for each pedal stroke, and thus improves overall performance. Running cadence measures how many times your either right or left foot hits the ground in one minute. Running cadence is measured as steps per minute. With this feature you can sharpen your cadence and make your ground contact time shorter. This will help you to find a balance between leg power and leg speed.

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Cadence-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on cadence. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will inform you with a visual and audible alarm.

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Pedaling index

XPedaling index is the ratio between the minimum and maximum forces of a single pedaling cycle. A pedaling cycle begins when a magnet on the crank passes a relay on the circuit board and ends when the magnet passes the relay again. The resulting ratio is averaged from the most recent pedaling cycles. Pedaling index helps optimize pedaling technique by measuring the ‘roundness’ of force distribution, or how evenly the power is produced – the higher the pedaling index percentage, the better.

Bike settings – for two bicycles

XYou can define settings up to two bikes in your training computer. When you start training, you can select the bike with the correct settings for that particular training session.

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Distance based interval

Distance based recovery measurement

Distance – training, lap, and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Incline Measurement

XIncline measurement tells you the uphill or downhill inclination in numerical form, helping you to adjust cycling effort accordingly. The feature shows you the uphill/downhill steepness in percentages and grades.

Speed – current, average and maximum

XSpeed (km/h or mi/h) is measured with GPS, footpod, stride sensor or cycling speed sensor.

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SpeedPointer

XSpeedPointer feature tells you your speed within set speed limits.

Autostart/stop

XBy activating Autostart/autostop feature, the cycling computer starts and stops training recording automatically when you start or stop pedaling.

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Bike settings – for three bicycles

XYou can define settings up to three bikes in your training computer. When you start training, you can select the bike with the correct settings for that particular training session.

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Bike settings – for two bicycles

XYou can define settings up to two bikes in your training computer. When you start training, you can select the bike with the correct settings for that particular training session.

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Distance based interval

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Distance based recovery measurement

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Distance – training, lap, and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Distance – training, lap, trip and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Incline Measurement

XIncline measurement tells you the uphill or downhill inclination in numerical form, helping you to adjust cycling effort accordingly. The feature shows you the uphill/downhill steepness in percentages and grades.

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Race Pace

XRace Pace allows you to set a target speed/pace for a certain distance. It then helps pacing the run or ride by showing the current speed/pace and by telling in time, how much you are behind or ahead of the set target.

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Speed – current, average and maximum

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Speed-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on speed. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.

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SpeedPointer

XSpeedPointer feature tells you your speed within set speed limits.

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Compatible with Mac (Intel-based) via Polar DataLink

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Compatible with Mac (Intel-based) via Polar FlowLink

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Compatible with Mac (Intel-based) via USB cable

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Compatible with Mac (Intel-based) – opt. with Polar DataLink

Compatible with Mac (Intel-based) – opt. with Polar FlowLink

Compatible with PC via IrDA USB Adapter

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Compatible with PC via Polar DataLink

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Compatible with PC via Polar FlowLink

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Compatible with PC via SonicLink and WebLink

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Compatible with PC via USB cable

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Compatible with Polar ProTrainer 5 software via IrDA USB Adapter

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Compatible with Polar ProTrainer 5 software – opt. with IrDA USB Adapter

Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com via IrDA USB Adapter

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Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com via Polar DataLink

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Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com via Polar FlowLink

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Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com via USB cable

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Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com – opt. with IrDA USB Adapter

Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com – opt. with Polar DataLink

Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com – opt. with Polar FlowLink

Edit cycling computer settings with Polar UpLink Tool and transfer them to your Polar product (UpLink)

Edit wrist unit settings with Polar UpLink Tool and transfer them to your Polar product (UpLink)

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polarpersonaltrainer.com compatible via SonicLink and WebLink

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polarpersonaltrainer.com compatible with SonicLink and WebLink

Distance – training and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Distance – training, lap, and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Speed-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on speed. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.

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Speed/Pace – current, average and maximum

XSpeed (km/h or mi/h) is measured with GPS, footpod, stride sensor or cycling speed sensor. Pace (expressed as min/km or min/mile) stands for the rate of speed. Pace is usually used in running. By setting a target pace, you can follow how fast you need to run in order to reach a certain distance in a predefined time.

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Altitude data via Google Maps – using the free polarpersonaltrainer.com web service

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Distance based interval

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Distance based recovery measurement

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Distance – training, lap, trip and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Incline Measurement

XIncline measurement tells you the uphill or downhill inclination in numerical form, helping you to adjust cycling effort accordingly. The feature shows you the uphill/downhill steepness in percentages and grades.

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Race Pace

XRace Pace allows you to set a target speed/pace for a certain distance. It then helps pacing the run or ride by showing the current speed/pace and by telling in time, how much you are behind or ahead of the set target.

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Route mapping – opt. with polarpersonaltrainer.com web service

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Route mapping – opt. with ProTrainer 5 software

XYour training computer stores your route data during training with GPS sensor and enables you to download route information to computer after the training session. Routes are shown in ProTrainer 5 software and can also be easily exported to other mapping and positioning software such as Google Earth.

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Running Index

XRunning Index is based on heart rate and speed data measured during the run. It gives daily information about your performance level, both aerobic fitness and running economy. Improvement in running efficiency indicates improved economy of running performance.

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Speed-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on speed. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.

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Speed/Pace – current, average and maximum

XSpeed (km/h or mi/h) is measured with GPS, footpod, stride sensor or cycling speed sensor. Pace (expressed as min/km or min/mile) stands for the rate of speed. Pace is usually used in running. By setting a target pace, you can follow how fast you need to run in order to reach a certain distance in a predefined time.

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Speed/Pace-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on speed. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.

SpeedPointer

XSpeedPointer feature tells you your speed within set speed limits.

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Altitude data via Google Maps – using the free polarpersonaltrainer.com web service

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Distance based interval

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Distance – training, lap, trip and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Incline Measurement

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Race Pace

XRace Pace allows you to set a target speed/pace for a certain distance. It then helps pacing the run or ride by showing the current speed/pace and by telling in time, how much you are behind or ahead of the set target.

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Route mapping – opt. with polarpersonaltrainer.com web service

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Route mapping – opt. with ProTrainer 5 software

XYour training computer stores your route data during training with GPS sensor and enables you to download route information to computer after the training session. Routes are shown in ProTrainer 5 software and can also be easily exported to other mapping and positioning software such as Google Earth.

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Running Index

XRunning Index is based on heart rate and speed data measured during the run. It gives daily information about your performance level, both aerobic fitness and running economy. Improvement in running efficiency indicates improved economy of running performance.

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Speed/Pace – current, average and maximum

XSpeed (km/h or mi/h) is measured with GPS, footpod, stride sensor or cycling speed sensor. Pace (expressed as min/km or min/mile) stands for the rate of speed. Pace is usually used in running. By setting a target pace, you can follow how fast you need to run in order to reach a certain distance in a predefined time.

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Speed/Pace-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on speed. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.

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SpeedPointer

XSpeedPointer feature tells you your speed within set speed limits.

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Altitude data via Google Maps – using the free polarpersonaltrainer.com web service

Back to start

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Distance – training, lap, and total

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GPS based altitude

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Route mapping – opt. with polarpersonaltrainer.com web service

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Running Index

XRunning Index is based on heart rate and speed data measured during the run. It gives daily information about your performance level, both aerobic fitness and running economy. Improvement in running efficiency indicates improved economy of running performance.

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Speed/Pace – current, average and maximum

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Bike settings – for three bicycles

XYou can define settings up to two to three bikes in your training computer. When you start training, you can select the bike with the correct settings for that particular training session.

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Cadence – current, average and maximum

XYour cycling cadence stands for your pedaling rate in revolutions per minute (rpm). Cadence is the central factor in improving cycling performance. A higher cadence reduces the force needed for each pedal stroke, and thus improves overall performance. Running cadence measures how many times your either right or left foot hits the ground in one minute. Running cadence is measured as steps per minute. With this feature you can sharpen your cadence and make your ground contact time shorter. This will help you to find a balance between leg power and leg speed.

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Cadence-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on cadence. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will inform you with a visual and audible alarm.

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Cycling Efficiency Index

XCycling efficiency is your energy expenditure converted into the power that propels the bike forward. Cycling efficiency measurement starts as soon as heart rate rises above 100 bpm and the training session has lasted for more than one minute. If the heart rate drops below 100 bpm during the session, the measurement of cycling efficiency value is stopped until your heart rate rises above 100 bpm again. Improvement in cycling efficiency indicates improved performance economy.

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Left/right balance

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Pedaling index

XPedaling index is the ratio between the minimum and maximum forces of a single pedaling cycle. A pedaling cycle begins when a magnet on the crank passes a relay on the circuit board and ends when the magnet passes the relay again. The resulting ratio is averaged from the most recent pedaling cycles. Pedaling index helps optimize pedaling technique by measuring the ‘roundness’ of force distribution, or how evenly the power is produced – the higher the pedaling index percentage, the better.

Power – current, average and maximum

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Power-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on power. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.

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Advanced training analyzing

XYou can easily analyze each of your training sessions in the training result view. In addition to many useful details about your training, the Curve illustrates graphically the data from the sensors that you used while training. Place your mouse cursor on the curve to see more details.

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Reports

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Route mapping – optional with GPS sensor

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Training computer settings

XYou can edit your training computer settings with the WebSync software.

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Training diary

XDiary is available in Polar software. When you transfer training results from your training computer to your Diary, you can easily follow up your training as well as plan your future training sessions. You can choose to see your training sessions in a Month or Week view, along with a Month or Week summary.

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Advanced training analyzing

XYou can easily analyze each of your training sessions in the training result view. In addition to many useful details about your training, the Curve illustrates graphically the data from the sensors that you used while training. Place your mouse cursor on the curve to see more details.

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Endurance programs

XThe polarpersonaltrainer.com web service offers complete endurance training programs for running and cycling, including warm-up, work and cool-down phases for every session. Polar Endurance program is customized to every user’s needs and optimizes endurance training by adapting to the user’s training routines, updating the program every four weeks.

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Map view

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Map view – optional with GPS sensor

XWhen you use a GPS sensor you get a map view of your training route. On the map you can examine your training data in further detail.

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Training analyzing

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Training diary

XDiary is available in Polar software. When you transfer training results from your training computer to your Diary, you can easily follow up your training as well as plan your future training sessions. You can choose to see your training sessions in a Month or Week view, along with a Month or Week summary.

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Training Load

XThis feature is available in Polar software. When you transfer training results from your training computer to polarpersonaltrainer.com, you can follow your training load and recovery in the training diary. Continuous monitoring of training load and recovery will help you recognize personal limits, avoid over- or undertraining, and adjust training intensity and duration according to your daily and weekly targets.

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Training programs

XThe polarpersonaltrainer.com web service offers training programs for running, cycling, outdoor sports, and general fitness, for instance. The training program creates training targets which appear in your Diary. You can customize the program according your current fitness level.

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Training files (with summaries) – 14

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Training files (with summaries) – 100

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Training files (with summaries) – 10

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Training files (with summaries) – 16

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Training files (with summaries) – 30

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Training files (with summaries) – 7

Training files (with summaries) – 50

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Training files (with summaries) – 1

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Totals

XTotals includes your training data starting from the last reset enabling you to follow your long-term training.

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Adjustable recording rate – 1s, 5s, 15s, 60s

XThe samples of your heart rate, speed, cycling cadence, power and altitude are stored either in 1, 2, 5, 15 or 60 second intervals. A longer interval gives you more recording time, while a shorter interval allows you to record more detailed data. A shorter recording rate uses the memory of the training computer up more rapidly, but enables more accurate data analysis using Polar software.

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Combined training files

XThis feature allows combining consecutive training sessions. When you start a new training session within an hour of the previous one, you can combine the new session with the previous one.

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Memory left indication

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Adjustable recording rate – 1s, 2s, 5s, 15s, or 60s

XThe samples of your heart rate, speed, cycling cadence, power and altitude are stored either in 1, 2, 5, 15 or 60 second intervals. A longer interval gives you more recording time, while a shorter interval allows you to record more detailed data. A shorter recording rate uses the memory of the training computer up more rapidly, but enables more accurate data analysis using Polar software.

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Activity log

XActivity log tells you the active time during the day. This helps you monitor if you are active enough during the day.

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R-R Recording

XR-R recording rate saves heartbeat intervals, that is, intervals between successive heartbeats. This information is also shown as instantaneous heart rate in beats per minute in recorded samples. This enables the analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) using the ProTrainer 5 software with an accuracy of 1 ms.

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Training files (with summaries) – 99

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Weekly history

XWeekly history gathers your weekly training data. By selecting a week, you can review your training data for the week.

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Weekly history – available via polarpersonaltrainer.com

XWeekly history gathers your weekly training data. By selecting a week, you can review your training data for the week.

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Online recording – opt. with WindLink

XOnline recording feature allows you to transfer heart rate information to a computer in real-time. This enables following training information on computer in real time.

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Number of laps – 50

Interval trainer guided workouts – heart rate / pace / distance

XCreate interval guided workouts based on time, heart rate, speed/pace or distance guidance with up to three linked timers or distances and up to three target zones.

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Number of laps – 99

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Reminders – calorie expenditure, distance or time based

XYou can set reminders to alarm you of different tasks or training sessions, for instance, reminding you to drink during a training session.

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Sport Profiles (5 fixed sport profiles)

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Sport Profiles (4 fixed sport profiles)

XThere is one profile for running, two for cycling, and one for other sports. In each profile you can activate the sensors that you want to use with that sport. There is a specific selection of sensors available for each profile.

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HeartTouch – button-free operation of wrist unit

XWhen HeartTouch is on, different training information during training can be accessed without pressing buttons, for instance, when gloves make pressing buttons difficult, by bringing your training computer close to your transmitter.

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Graphical target zone indicator

XThis feature points out graphically on the display the zone you are in during a training session helping you to stay on the desired intensity zone.

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Automatic display scroll

XAutomatic display scroll enables you to alternate between displays automatically during training without a need to remove hands from handle bars. Activating automatic display scroll improves riding safety and comfort.

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Automatic lap recording

XWith this feature you can set your training computer to take laps based on preset distance, for example, every 1 km/mi.

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Graphical comparison of two values

XThis feature enables comparison of two values as graphs during training. For example, you can choose a graphical overview of your heart rate and altitude to see how altitude affects the intensity of your training .

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Display zoom

XDisplay zoom feature allows you to zoom in information on the display during training.

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Sport Profiles (up to 15 sport profiles)

XSport Profiles provide true multisport support with a swift switch between different sports during training. This feature allows the training computer to modify all sport-specific settings and detect the needed sensors automatically, so you will not lose any time or training data. With just a few button presses, you can change from one sport to another, for example in triathlon.

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Time and distance based interval timers

XUse timers, for example, as a training tool in interval training to tell you when to switch from a harder to a lighter period and vice versa. The timers can be time- or distance- based.

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ZonePointer

XZonePointer is a visible and moving symbol on the training computer display indicating whether you are inside the pre-set target zone. This feature helps you to reach the desired intensity/pace/speed/cadence targets.

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User configurable displays

XThis feature allows you to configure training computer displays to show the information that you need during your training session. Configure the displays either in the training computer or in ProTrainer 5 software.

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Training computer settings

XYou can edit your training computer settings with the WebSync software.

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User configurable displays – all lines

XThis feature allows you to configure training computer displays to show the information that you need during your training session. Configure the displays either in the training computer or in ProTrainer 5 software.

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User configurable displays – top line

XThis feature allows you to configure training computer displays to show the information that you need during your training session. Configure the displays either in the training computer or in ProTrainer 5 software.

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ZoneLock

XZoneLock feature helps you to accumulate certain intensity. You can either lock a zone before a training session or during it by pressing a button when you are on the desired zone.

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User configurable displays – two lines

XThis feature allows you to configure training computer displays to show the information that you need during your training session. Configure the displays either in the training computer or in ProTrainer 5 software.

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Interval timers

XUse timers, for example, as a training tool in interval training to tell you when to switch from a harder to a lighter period and vice versa. The timers can be time- or distance- based.

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Backlight

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Date and weekday indicator

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Display text in English

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Display text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian

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Display text in English, German, Finnish, Swedish, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian

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Display text in English, German, French, and Spanish

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Display text in English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian

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Display text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish

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Display text in English, German, Spanish, and Italian

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Dual time zone

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Button Lock

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Low battery indicator

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Rechargeable battery

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Battery life: 12h in continuous use with GPS on, 11 days when training 1h/day with GPS on

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Reminders

XYou can set reminders to alarm you of different tasks or training sessions, for instance, reminding you to drink during a training session.

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StopWatch

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Time of day (12/24h)

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Time of day (12/24h) with alarm and snooze

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Training reminder

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User replaceable battery

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Water resistant – 30m

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Water resistant – 50m

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Water resistant – IPX7

XNot suitable for bathing or swimming. Protected against wash splashes and raindrops.

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Water resistant – splash proof

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Speed/Pace-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on speed. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.

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Speed/Pace – current, average and maximum

XSpeed (km/h or mi/h) is measured with GPS, footpod, stride sensor or cycling speed sensor. Pace (expressed as min/km or min/mile) stands for the rate of speed. Pace is usually used in running. By setting a target pace, you can follow how fast you need to run in order to reach a certain distance in a predefined time.

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Shoe selection – settings for three shoes

XShoe selection feature allows you to select shoes for a particular sensor in your training computer and to follow your training distance for the particular pair of shoes.

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Running Index

XRunning Index is based on heart rate and speed data measured during the run. It gives daily information about your performance level, both aerobic fitness and running economy. Improvement in running efficiency indicates improved economy of running performance.

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Cadence – average and maximum

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Average stride length

XStride length is the average length of one step, that is, the distance between your right and left foot contacting the ground. Runners adjust stride length to gather speed: stride length increases as speed increases. Yet one of the most common mistakes novice runners make is over-striding. The most efficient stride length is the natural one – the one that feels most comfortable.

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Cadence – current, average and maximum

XYour cycling cadence stands for your pedaling rate in revolutions per minute (rpm). Cadence is the central factor in improving cycling performance. A higher cadence reduces the force needed for each pedal stroke, and thus improves overall performance. Running cadence measures how many times your either right or left foot hits the ground in one minute. Running cadence is measured as steps per minute. With this feature you can sharpen your cadence and make your ground contact time shorter. This will help you to find a balance between leg power and leg speed.

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Distance – training, lap, and total

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Race Pace

XRace Pace allows you to set a target speed/pace for a certain distance. It then helps pacing the run or ride by showing the current speed/pace and by telling in time, how much you are behind or ahead of the set target.

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Distance – training, lap, trip and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Speed/Pace-based target zones with visual and audible alarm

XYou can define your target zones for a training session based on speed. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.

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Speed/Pace – current, average and maximum

XSpeed (km/h or mi/h) is measured with GPS, footpod, stride sensor or cycling speed sensor. Pace (expressed as min/km or min/mile) stands for the rate of speed. Pace is usually used in running. By setting a target pace, you can follow how fast you need to run in order to reach a certain distance in a predefined time.

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Distance – training and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Distance – training, lap, and total

XDistance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

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Shoe selection – settings for two shoes

XShoe selection feature allows you to select shoes for a particular sensor in your training computer and to follow your training distance for the particular pair of shoes.

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Running Index

XRunning Index is based on heart rate and speed data measured during the run. It gives daily information about your performance level, both aerobic fitness and running economy. Improvement in running efficiency indicates improved economy of running performance.

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Functional Design for the Ride

CS600X

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FA20

24/7 Activity Measurement

FT1

Makes Exercise Motivating & Fun

FT2

Achieve Your Fitness Goals

FT4

Fitness Improvement

FT40

Clear Training Guidance

FT60

Heart Rate Monitor with Weekly Training Program

FT7

Clear Training Guidance

FT80

Strength Training Guidance

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A Smarter All-In-One

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RCX3

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Speed, Distance, and Heart Rate

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