Polar Grit X2 Pro Titan

Polar Grit X2 Pro Titan is a rough and rugged outdoor sports watch crafted for adventure with sapphire glass AMOLED display in titanium casing, and a hi-tech toolkit of navigation and performance features for exploring the wonders of the world, and the body.

Polar Grit X2 Pro

Polar Grit X2 Pro is a rough and rugged outdoor sports watch crafted for adventure with sapphire crystal glass AMOLED display, and a hi-tech toolkit of navigation and performance features for exploring the wonders of the world, and the body.

Polar Vantage V3

An ensemble of biosensing instruments, AMOLED display, dual-frequency GPS, maps, and the most comprehensive suite of training and recovery tools on the market. The stage is set, and the Polar Vantage V3 smart sports watch is ready to put in the performance of a lifetime.

Polar Ignite 3

Polar Ignite 3 is a stylish fitness & wellness watch that helps you live a more energized life. It tracks your sleep, activity, and heart rate to provide guidance that’s tailored to your body and lifestyle.

Polar Pacer Pro

Polar Pacer Pro is an ultra-light, new-generation sports watch with integrated barometer that equips athletes with advanced tools to improve running economy, training sessions, and sports performance.

Polar Pacer

Sport is play – why complicate it? Polar Pacer is a no-nonsense sports watch that gives new athletes all the essentials, plus the specialized training tools they need to train better.

Polar Vantage V2

A powerful convergence of minimalist design, innovative technology, and intelligent training and recovery tools makes the Polar Vantage V2 a formidable sports watch.

Polar Grit X Pro

Built for military-level durability with sapphire glass and ultra-long battery, equipping you with new navigation tools, always-on outdoor features and Polar's ultimate training solutions.

Polar Vantage M2

Designed for function, the Polar Vantage M2 works as hard as you do. Our industry-leading technology is here to help you reach your goals and come back stronger. For that athlete attitude.

Polar Ignite 2

A fitness watch that’s sleek, simple and smart? Polar Ignite 2 is a true triple threat. Versatile and full of great features, it’s the perfect companion for any sport and any lifestyle.

Polar Ignite

A waterproof fitness watch with advanced wrist-based heart rate and integrated GPS, Polar Ignite offers you a full view of your day and guides you towards a more balanced life.

Polar Unite

A beautifully simple watch with personalized daily workout guidance, 24/7 heart rate and activity tracking, plus automatic sleep and recovery applications.

Polar Vantage V

Polar Vantage M

An all-round multisport & running GPS watch for anyone who loves setting new records. Polar Vantage M is a slim, lightweight training companion that gives you all the data you need to improve your performance.

Polar Grit X

An outdoor multisport watch with rugged yet lightweight design, ultra-long battery life and military-standard durability for anyone who prefers the trails over the roads.

Polar M430

A GPS running watch with wrist-based heart rate, advanced running features and Polar Running Program, Polar M430 is a top-level watch for runners who want more.

Polar Verity Sense

When freedom of movement is important to you, Polar Verity Sense is your go-to choice for any sport.

Polar H10

Widely regarded as the gold standard in wireless heart rate monitoring, this is the most accurate sensor in Polar’s history.

Polar H9

A reliable, high-quality heart rate chest strap for all your everyday sports with Bluetooth® and ANT+ connectivity. Get connected and get going.

Polar OH1+

Polar OH1+ is an optical heart rate monitor that combines versatility, comfort and simplicity. You can use it both as a standalone device and pair it with various fitness apps, sports watches and smart watches, thanks to Bluetooth® and ANT+ connectivity.

Wristbands

Personalize any watch for any style and any need.

Straps

Replace or upgrade your Polar Sensor chest straps or arm bands.

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Polar Grit X Outdoor Series

Made for outdoor sports and built to handle any environment nature can throw at you, Grit X watches are designed to help you explore the world and gear up for adventure.

Polar Vantage Performance Series

Our flagship series is tailored for high-performance and endurance sports and training. Every aspect of our Vantage watches are designed with one particular person in mind – the athlete.

Polar Pacer Multisport Series

The Pacer Series gives athletes all the essentials such as accurate GPS and precise heart rate tracking, plus the specialized training, sleep, and recovery tools they need to train better.

Polar Ignite Fitness & Wellness Series

Sleek, simple, and smart – Ignite watches are the perfect partner for any fitness goals and any lifestyle.

Polar shares its science-backed tips for better summer sleep

Many of us struggle with our sleeping patterns during summer due to a combination of the heat and longer daylight hours. Polar Electro, the world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport, and health, shares its scientifically proven tips to beat the bright nights and stay fully charged all summer long.

For some, summer is a time for better living. The arrival of sunshine and warmer temperatures pulls us out of the gym and into outdoors, for running, cycling, swimming, and hiking. However, summertime also comes with its drawbacks, especially when nighttime rolls around.

Polar has been following the development of global sleep patterns in anonymized user data since 2020, and the data findings are clear: on average, our sleep time is nearly 15 minutes shorter in June, and, moreover, there is a clear drop in sleep duration during the summer months.

The drop might not seem like much, but it can disturb our circadian rhythm, which in-turn impacts our restfulness and alertness levels throughout the day. While our reduced sleep schedule is partly due to high temperatures, busy social calendars, and a tendency to eat later in the summer, the extended daylight hours are a major cause – one that can be tricky to address.

Here are Polar’s scientifically backed tips for catching your Z’s and staying fully charged, all summer long.

  1. Watch what you drink. Avoid caffeine at least eight hours and alcohol at least two hours before bedtime.
  2. Time your exercise wisely. Exercise in the morning or afternoon promotes early melatonin release for an easier early sleep. High-intensity exercise near bedtime delays sleep and affects quality by hindering metabolism and body temperature regulation.
  3. Keep your room cool and dark. This will limit your exposure to sunlight and prevent your room from being too hot to sleep in.
  4. Have a hot shower before bed (seriously). While it can be tempting to take a cold shower on a hot summer night, opting for a hot shower will trigger a self-cooling mechanism in your body.
  5. Clear your head. Use the hours before bedtime to de-stress and decompress, perhaps with some tried-and-tested relaxation activities such as meditation or gentle stretching.

Why do summer nights throw us off-rhythm?

Like most creatures on Earth, humans come equipped with a 24-hour internal body clock – a natural timing device that regulates the circadian rhythm – and influences important functions in our bodies, such as hormone release, eating habits, body temperature, and sleep patterns.

“External light is a key pacemaker” explains Liisa Kuula, a senior sleep researcher at the University of Helsinki. “It regulates the rhythm of most of our bodily functions, directly impacting our mood, cognitive performance, and behavior”.

One reason that the summer nights of summer throw us off-rhythm is chemical. Melatonin, the so-called sleep hormone, helps to produce our sleep cycles. The secretion of melatonin is triggered by light exposure, so seasonal changes in daylight directly knock our sleep hormones out of balance. The result is that many of us are getting insufficient sleep for substantial chunk of the year, impacting our performance and our wellbeing. Kuula adds that, while some people can adapt to these dramatic changes in daylight, others will struggle.

“Drastic changes in the amount of light we are exposed to poses frequent health and wellbeing risks, and can trigger risk-taking behavior, manic episodes, and even depression in extreme cases”.

So, if the sun’s refusal to turn in for the night is working against us like this, what can we do about it? For Kuula, prioritizing sleep is the single most important thing you can do to get your circadian rhythm back on track.

Use the latest technology to catch better Z’s

Ultimately, knowing yourself and your rhythm is the best way to get back in control. For this, you can check out Polar’s SleepWise suite of features, which will track your sleep and forecast your daytime alertness, to empower you to find your way back to restfulness.

Meanwhile, Polar Ignite 3 users will now be able to benefit from our Nightly Skin Temperature Sensing, so you can see how your body temperature is being affected by those sweaty summer nights. With the right information about your body, you can find out exactly what works for you to stay fully charged all summer long.

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Polar Ignite 3

Polar Ignite 3

Fitness & Wellness Watch

Polar Ignite 3 is a stylish fitness & wellness watch that helps you live a more energized life. It tracks your sleep, activity, and heart rate to provide guidance that’s tailored to your body and lifestyle.

Polar Ignite 3 Titanium

Polar Ignite 3 Titanium

Fitness & Wellness Watch

Polar Ignite 3 Titanium is a stylish fitness & wellness watch that helps you live a more energized life. It tracks your sleep, activity, and heart rate to provide guidance that’s tailored to your body and lifestyle.

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