Polar Pacer Pro
Polar Pacer Pro
Polar Pacer Pro is an ultra-light, new-generation GPS running watch with integrated barometer that equips serious runners with advanced training tools to improve running economy and performance. Make every run a good run.
Polar Pacer
Running is a simple sport – why complicate it? Polar Pacer is a no-nonsense GPS running watch that gives the modern runner all the essentials, plus the specialized training tools they need to do one thing better: Run.
Polar Vantage V2
A powerful convergence of minimalist design, innovative technology, and intelligent training and recovery tools make Polar Vantage V2 our most formidable sportswatch to date.
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.
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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.
Wristbands
Personalize any watch for any style and any need.
Straps
Replace or upgrade your Polar Sensor chest straps or arm bands.
Power & Cables
For charging your products and data transfer.
Mounts & Adapters
Adapt your product for any situation.
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Polar Research Center
It all began with a heartbeat.
Since 1977, we have become one of the most trusted names on the planet in wireless heart rate monitoring.
The Polar Research Center consists of our in-house team of experts from technology, physiology and data science. The center carries out innovative studies in the fields of wearable technology, sports sciences, physical activity and sleep, and our team is actively involved in research collaborations globally.
Research with Polar products.
Looking for the right tools for your research?
Get to know our range of products and find the most suitable solution for your research project.
Collaborate with Polar Research Center.
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Research Library
The sports, exercise and health studies powered by Polar technology.
White Papers
The science behind our technology, products, and services.
+450
Registered patents
1500
Published studies in 2021
+10 000
Total studies in Research Library
Science News & Articles
Polar Research Library Reaches 10 000 References Milestone
Pulse Transit Time Was a Hot Research Topic Already 100 Years Ago
Football Beats Hypertension – Study on “Healthy” Football
Polar Vantage V2 Shows Good Validity on HR and HRV at Rest
Meet our Partners
Polar works with a number of research institutions worldwide. Here are some of our research partners.
Canadian Sport Institute Calgary
The Sport Product Testing group at the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary objectively provides meaningful and relevant insights to help companies develop accurate and usable products for their customers. With our thorough understanding of functional performance and consumer perceptions, we offer unbiased third-party product testing for sports, fitness, wellness, and technology companies in all stages of the product development cycle.
University of Oulu
The University of Oulu is an international science university, creating innovation for the future, well-being, and knowledge through research and education. With one of the focus areas being lifelong health, the University of Oulu has been birthplace for many health technology companies, including Polar.
University of Jyväskylä
The Sports Technology Unit, located in Vuokatti, is part of the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences. We specialize in multidisciplinary and applied research and education in the biology of physical activity with special emphasis on sport and wellness technology as well as Nordic skiing sports.
Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen SFISM
The SFISM is part of the Swiss Federal Office of Sport FOSPO and affiliated to the Bern University of Applied Sciences. The SFISM conducts research in the fields of performance sport, sports economics, sports education, sports technology, sports facilities, monitoring and evaluation as well as integration and prevention.
Santasport, Olympic Training Center Rovaniemi
Santasport is one of the eleven sports institutes in Finland and Olympic Training Center Rovaniemi is one of the six Olympic Training Center in Finland. Together with a diverse network of universities, sports federations and associations, research institutes and other experts, we are able to offer wide level of education in multiple fields of sports and well-being as well as in different sports - the main focus being in winter sports and skills coaching.
University of Helsinki
The Sleep & Mind Research Group at the University of Helsinki (Faculty of Medicine) investigates sleep, cognition and emotions by utilizing multidisciplinary approaches, including wearable technology. Our research stretches from large cohort studies to experimental sleep lab work – this way we are able to study sleep-related phenomena as well as exact mechanisms.
Olympiatoppen
Olympiatoppen is the Norwegian Olympic Sports Centre and the heart of Norwegian Elite Sport. Olympiatoppen is provider of knowledge, competence and science for Norwegian Elite Sport athletes and National Teams, but also an important meeting place for athletes and coaches from all sports, sharing and learning to develop Norwegian Elite Sport Culture.
VTT
VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner for companies and the society. We bring together people, business, science and technology to solve the biggest challenges of our time. This is how we create sustainable growth, jobs and wellbeing and bring exponential hope.
VTT is one of the leading research organisations in Europe, and we have nearly 80 years of experience in cutting-edge research and science-based results. Our more than 2,000 professionals work to develop systemic and technological solutions that can bring about fundamental transformation.
We promise to always think beyond the obvious.