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Polar Unite Vs. Polar Ignite 2: Which Fitness Watch Is Right For Me?

Polar Unite vs. Polar Ignite 2 – Our fitness watches go head-to-.
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Polar Unite – Helping Everyone Achieve Better Fitness, Recovery & Wellbeing

Here’s why the Polar Unite fitness watch was developed and how it helps everyone find balance between exercise, recovery and everyday life.
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Professional racing car driver Valtteri Bottas with a Polar watch

The Perfect Match – Professional Racing Driver Valtteri Bottas Teams Up with Polar

It’s official! We’re proud to announce a partnership with professional racing driver Valtteri Bottas. Although, unofficially we go way back…

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Polar and adidas Supporting the Covid-19 Solidarity Fund

Polar partnered with adidas to challenge exercisers to make their workouts matter to support WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
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Polar Data: New Ways To Exercise During Lockdown

Based on Polar data, one of the lockdown lifestyle trends is exercise shifting from indoor workouts to outdoor activities. Check out the stats from the U.S. and Germany.
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Polar Data: Our Lockdown Sleep Habits

Here’s how the lockdown changed sleep habits in the U.S. and Germany – based on anynomized Polar sleep data. A never-ending nightmare or a sweet dream deal?

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Polar Grit X – Your Go-To Guide For Outdoor Adventures

Here’s what you should know about Polar Grit X, the outdoor multisport watch that’ll help you power through anything.
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Polar Ignite Vs. Polar Vantage – Which Polar Watch Is Best For Me?

Here we tackle some frequently asked questions about Polar Ignite and Polar Vantage Series. Read on for some tech talk spiced with an acronym or two.

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Les Mills Team + Polar Watches = Unleash Your Full Potential

Read how Polar Ignite helps some prominent members of the Les Mills community to push their limits, stay focused and balanced and optimize recovery.
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Champions of Kona – Battle to Podium at 2019 Ironman World Championship

Champions Of Kona – Battle To Podium at 2019 IRONMAN World Championship

Here’s how Sebastian Kienle and Lucy Charles-Barclay made their way around the iconic 140.6-mile course all the way to the podium at the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship.

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How To Prepare For Race Day – Case: 2019 IRONMAN World Championship With Sebastian Kienle

Polar Athlete Sebastian Kienle discusses his preparation for the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship. Read on to find out what he’s changed during the season.

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FAQ: Polar Ignite Fitness Watch – All (Or Most) Of Your Questions Answered

What type of workouts is the Polar Ignite fitness watch for? Can I use the Polar Ignite for tracking swimming? How accurate is the optical HR? And more…
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Ironman Kona Pre-race Vibes With Bart Aernouts, the Not-so-underdog Underdog

“Everybody else is playing checkers out there, and he’s playing chess.” That’s a description of Bart Aernouts, who is recovered and ready to make his move…

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Polar Ignite User Experience: What a Fitness Pro Learned From Smarter Workouts

Here’s how Polar Ambassador Lucy Young learned to work out smarter with Polar Ignite.
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Pro Secrets For Triathlon Swim From IRONMAN Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay

Pro triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay, whose dedication and raw talent are beyond compare, shares her tips for the triathlon swim and how to prepare for race day.
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Polar Ignite User Experience: The Next Level Of Optimizing Sleep And Recovery

Here’s what Polar Ambassador Flavia Florean learned about sleep and recovery with Polar Ignite’s Nightly Recharge feature.

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Pro Secrets For The Triathlon Bike Leg From IRONMAN World Champion Sebastian Kienle

IRONMAN World Champion, uber-biker Sebastian Kienle shares his bike training rituals and his #1 secret for the triathlon bike leg on race day.

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Polar Ignite Fitness Watch – Key Features Explained

Here’s how the new features on the Polar Ignite fitness watch help you optimize your workouts and recovery to become your true potential.

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Q&A: Behind the Design of Polar Ignite

It’s what’s inside that counts the most, but with Polar Ignite fitness watch, the external beauty and functionality of the design are worth a mention.
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Polar Flow Connects With adidas Running

You can now automatically export your runs from Polar Flow to Runtastic. Read more.

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