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Home > Polar FT60 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black with White Display)
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Polar FT60 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black with White Display)
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- Black men's heart rate monitor watch with several innovative training features
- Displays heart rate as percentage of maximum, bpm, and within target zone indicator
- Polar Star personalized training program delivers feedback and weekly training targets
- Polar OwnCal mode tracks energy expenditure for single and accumulated workouts
- Offers ZonePointer and Polar OwnZone modes; water-resistant to 30 meters; 2-year warranty
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Product Description:
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Helps improve fitness and keeps users motivated with the new Polar STAR training program, which adapts to the user's personal exercise habits, providing weekly feedback and updated goals
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The smartest way to better fitness, the Polar FT60 men's heart rate monitor watch helps you stay motivated and improve your conditioning. The FT60 works by first checking your daily condition, and then guiding you to the ideal training intensity for your age and fitness level. Knowing your heart rate not only helps you reach your personal fitness goal, but also improves your physical condition in general, as it's vitally important to train at the appropriate intensity level. If you exercise too hard, you may quit before you reach the real benefit, but if you work out too leisurely, you'll struggle to lose weight at all. The FT60 helps overcome these problems by encouraging you to map out a complete fitness routine. The FT60 is packed with innovative training features to help you toward your exercise goals. First off, the watch includes a Polar Star personalized training program that adapts to your workout habits. By giving you weekly training targets and providing constant feedback, the watch guides you without being too strict, helping you reach your goals more efficiently. The watch also displays heart rate info in several ways, including as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, as beats per minute, and within a graphical target zone indicator. And should your heart rate exceed or dip below your target zone, the FT60 will sound an alarm that helps you return to form. Users will also love the variety of proprietary Polar functions, including ZonePointer, Polar OwnZone, and Polar OwnCal modes. The ZonePointer is an audible and visual feature on the display of your FT60 that shows you where your current heart rate sits within your target heart rate zone. The Polar OwnZone mode, meanwhile, provides a customized target zone for individual exercise sessions. Finally, the Polar OwnCal mode shows your energy expenditure during one exercise session, as well as your accumulated kilocalories during several exercise sessions. You can also set daily and weekly exercise goals in terms of calorie expenditure, helping you achieve both short-term and long-term goals. Other features include support for the G1 GPS sensor (sold separately); a built-in fitness test that measures your aerobic fitness at rest in just five minutes; a ZoneLock mode that lets you activate a target zone in the midst of training with the press of a button; an OwnCode mode that prevents crosstalk from other heart rate monitors nearby; a recording mode that tracks your average and maximum heart rate, calorie expenditure, distance, and total exercise time, and then puts it in an exercise file (with 100 total files); water resistance to 30 meters; a 12/24-hour clock with a day/week indicator; a built-in backlight; an alarm with a snooze; a low battery indicator; and a Polar FlowLink connection for transferring data between the FT60 and a computer. Sporting an attractive black housing with a white display, the watch carries a two-year warranty. Manufacturer's Warranty
The original purchaser of this heart rate monitor is backed by a limited warranty that states that this product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. About Polar
The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of "intensity training" by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.
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 Great workout device, January 24, 2009
By KD (Boston)
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It took me a week of reading to decide which HRM watch to try. After a few days I narrowed the brand down to Polar, but then there're about 30 models from them to choose from.
My intended use: I don't run outdoors much so I don't need a GPS. I do cardio and weights in a home gym and have been writing everything down to keep track of progress, weight loss, etc.
I wasn't sure if I would use the extra bells and whistles beyond a Polar F6 but I was intrigued with the higher end models' ability to test your resting fitness, plan a workout régime, monitor your progress, record weight loss, revise the plan and repeat while recording this all to the web.
So, I narrowed it down to the F55, the FT60 and the FT80. Well, the FT80 is getting horrible reviews due to dark screen, unreliable software, and other basic `version 1' problems. The F55 seemed perfect for someone who lifts weights in their workout routine as I do so I researched further in that direction. The problem is that it only has 17 types of lifting sequences (e.g. Curl, Squat, etc.) and I agree with other reviewers that with those few, I probably wouldn't be able to take advantage of that feature (e.g. when I do a bicep workout I do about eight different types of lifting to prevent muscle memory. And, I really didn't like the way the F55 looks. A minor point but if you're spending $200 on something you wear, you at least want it to look good.
Then I started reading about the FT60 but there are very few reviews from actual users, and I always read reviews before I purchase anything these days. But it looked like it would give me what I wanted, and I like the looks much more than the F55. So I got it yesterday and used it for the first time today. I have a 42 inch chest and the band fits fine (some reviewers were saying some of these bands don't fit larger chests). In about 5 minutes I was able to enter my demographics, test my resting fitness, set a goal (maximum fitness) and begin a workout.
The screen is very easy to read, easy to change the readout while working out, and really made a difference in my ability to stay in a good cardio zone. The watch creates three zones for you (60-70%, 70-80%, 80-90% of Max Heart Rate) based on your fitness test, demographics, etc. Then it tells you how many hours per week you need to be in each of those zone to achieve your goal (maximum fitness, improve fitness or weight loss). These are all graphed on the watch so you can see where you stand for that workout or for the week. It's a great idea and really keeps you motivated to achieve your goal.
Also, if you're interested in tracking weight loss, the watch asks you weekly to enter your weight and it tracks that for you graphically as well. It also takes the weight change into account when planning your next week's workout goals.
I haven't synced it up to the web (still waiting for my usb/irda dongle) so I can't comment about the site, but I wonder if it's really needed because the watch is pretty easy to use to review your workout history. That said, I'd still like to have it on the web for historical analysis.
Bottomline, if you're new to HRMs like me and are not sure if you need all these features (the F6 is about $150 cheaper!) I would take a serious look at this watch. And, if you are in the same boat as me (cardio, weights, variable routines that change so I don't get bored) I think this watch is the best way to go.
127 of 127 people found the above review helpful.
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Works flawlessly with Macintosh Computer, April 15, 2009
By Richard K. Barry (Chevy Chase, MD)
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There is a lot of discussion at [...] about wanting polar software that works natively under Mac OSX. However, I have worked with this fantastic HRM and was able to upload all the data acquired by it to the website blindingly fast on the first try using the Flowlink interface. I am running Windows XP under bootcamp. The polarpersonaltrainer website gives you lots of ways to analyze your workouts and to understand what you need to do to improve. This should not be undervalued when looking at HRMs from the various manufacturers.
I do note that the FT60 does not record your actual heart rate as a function of time for upload but it does record a whole bunch of metrics derived from your heart rate and performance over the course of a workout that are useful for understanding and improving your performance. (Frankly, I don't know why one would want to stare at a graph showing how your heart rate varied as a function of time.) The FT80 does make an actual record of your heart rate together with these other metrics. For me, this did not really matter as the FT60 has everything I need to keep me motivated and to help me to understand my progress. You must be clear on this before deciding between the FT60 and FT80. (The FT80, as of April 15, 2009 has lots of problems and flaws from what I can tell. I wouldn't buy it - it is an extra $100 for a bunch of misery.)
What I was after is a set of metrics or some rubric that I could measure my performance against. I now understand that just looking at your body weight is not going to do it and may be quite detrimental to your progress. The FT60 gives you several great ways to keep tabs on how you are doing and also offers a weight log so you can record that to the website as well.
By the way, the picture give for this product does not do justice to it. It is a fantastic looking watch! I wear business casual most days and frequently a suit out to dinner. This fits my wardrobe perfectly! Very handsome. It would certainly go with bluejeans and a baggy sweatshirt, too.
I have already recommended this fantastic product to co-workers and other gym rats.
21 of 21 people found the above review helpful.
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 Erratic HR readings, July 22, 2009
By J. Roth (Charlotte, NC)
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I recently purchased the FT60 for cycling training. The first few times I use it, the max hr value recorded during my training sessions was over 214 bpm. However, I never saw a value higher then 184 on the wrist unit and 214 is much higher them my max hr. I contacted support about the erratic HR readings and gave me an faq link with some tips. Unfortunately, after trying several tip, none seemed to help. I also found it odd that they publish a long list of things that cause disturbances between the wrist unit and the hr transmitter (below).
Disturbances may occur near high-voltage power lines, traffic lights, mp3 player, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor-driven exercise equipment, cellular phones, or when you walk through electric security gates. Microwave ovens, computers and WLAN base stations may also cause interference. To avoid erratic readings, move away from possible sources of disturbance.
Seem unlikely that you can avoid many of these sources of disturbances while cycling (bike computers, car motors, electric lines, traffic lights, cellular phones). Maybe Polar needs to add an option to change the frequency in such cases.
The other annoying thing I noticed about the FT60 is that you can not select the wrist display to display between hr only and hr and % max hr in the same screen during training. This can only be selected during setup settings and is not easily changed on the fly during training.
21 of 23 people found the above review helpful.
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 Not what one would expect..., August 22, 2009
By P. Fouliras (Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece)
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I have Polar FT60 for a few weeks. My experience with HRMs is limited to this and OMRON HR-100c. I was impressed by the personaltrainer site, the reviews I read about the product and the fact that the batteries are user-replaceable.
Well, things unfortunately are not as they seem. The watch is supposed to have the STAR training feature which (based on the data entered by the user, plus measurements) plays the role of a personal trainer with three possible goals (weight loss, fitness improve/maximize).
Problems:
1. The weekly plan produced is vague: It states only how many minutes one should spend in each of the 3 training zones. Should I do it in 2 sessions? 3, 4, 5? It doesn't tell you. As a contrast check the (much more impressive) programs created by the respective site: They give you specific days (depending on a reasonable choice you have made in terms of the number of desired training sessions) and specific time duration for successive sub-sessions. E.g., try 20' in zone 1, then 10' in zone 2 and 10' in zone 1.
2. If I want to follow a session as suggested above, I cannot do it: No timer(s) available to inform me that the first sub-session has ended, so that I should go to the following one!
3. Suppose I must train x minutes in Zone 1 and y minutes in Zone 2 and no minutes in the highest Zone. There is NO way to lock the first 2 zones so that I do not overtrain!
4. The training alarm does not work unless I specifically lock a PARTICULAR zone. What if I forgot myself in the 'warming-up' and my heart-rate is below Zone 1? NO SOUND unless I have locked Zone 1! What if I do not lock any particular zone and my BMP is either below Zone 1 (or above Zone 3)? NO SOUND! And I have tested that with the training sound level at various levels before writing this.
The OMRON HR-100C is much better at this. Its sound is stronger (one level but a decent one) and once you set the low and high BMP values, it will beep if you under- or over-train. The display is also clearer and the figures larger and crisper.
6. The Polar strap is supposed to be upto XXL, but it is short a few cm. I had to go to a tailor and put a little extension (4-5cm) to make it fit. The OMRON was OK from the beginning.
7. The OMRON came with a zippered storage case and a mounting bracket. The much more expensive Polar FT60 with none of these...
8. The batteries are user-replaceable, BUT the Polar manual specifically states that once you change the battery, you must also replace the sealing ring on the watch, or else...
9. The calories burned, etc. feature is nice, but its accuracy disputed in the relevant forum.
Final remark: Unfortunately the rule "you get what you pay for" is not the case here. For the features offered FT60 is not what I would expect, but it is too late now.
17 of 25 people found the above review helpful.
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Great Product - Highly Recommend, July 8, 2009
By hvaleagues (NV)
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My wife wanted a HRM for her birthday and after alot of research I ordered the FT40 for her. She loves it so much that I decided to get one for myself. I opted for the FT60 instead, since it has the option where it simulates a personal trainer telling how long to work out and at which intensity based on what you tell it you want to accomplish (weight loss, fitness improvement or Max fitness level). Set up is very easy and documentation is good. You enter your height, weight, age, etc and then your goals and it creates a profile for you based on that information.
I have only had the FT60 for a week, but I find myself working out longer and at the correct intensity for my goals. Before I had no real logic to my workouts, I would just break a good sweat. With this HRM I target certain levels of intensity to be more productive and accomplish my goals. After entering all the required data and doing the fitness test built into the watch, it gave me my goals for the first week. It included overall time to work out and how much time to spend in each of the 3 zones of intensity. It tracks your progress in data and bar graph form and is real easy to understand and keeps you motivated to accomplish all the goals they give you for the week. I am a person who is competitive and find myself working out more on days where I might not have simply b/c I want to meet the goals for the week.
The watch is a great size and actually can be worn outside of the gym as its quite attractive. The Chest strap is very comfortable being made of cloth instead of plastic,like some competitors versions. A very cool feature that was a suprise to me is that the equipment at my gym picks up your HR from the chest strap wirelessly and displays your HR, which matches the watches display. Much easier to look at that then to keep glancing at your watch. This works all the cardio equip in my gym (Life Fitness treadmills, Precor ellipticals, and the Stair Master).
I also ordered the FlowLink so I can upload the data to polars personal trainer website. It works great so far. You can join competitions on the website to "compete" against others in all kinds of categories (ie. Most calories burned in a month, most miles run in a week, most weight lost, etc. You can also create your own competitions).
All in all a great product and I highly recommend it. If you don't think you will want/use the built in "personal trainer" option, then save yourself $40 and get the FT40.
9 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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So far so good!, May 8, 2009
By David A. Sifre (Bronxville, New York United States)
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I had some Reward points to use from AMX so I settled on this watch. I thought it was too many points and now I realize why - I wound up getting a model with the GPS unit included... Now I have to start running!
It is very easy to set up right out of the box. My main reason for owning it was to get a measure of my fitness level as well as my heart rate. Basically, I put on the chest strap, start the exercise DVD (thank you, Gilad) press the button twice, the stopwatch starts, my heartbeat is picked up and it tells me how fast I am beating by glancing at the watch, and afterwards it tells me my average heart rate, my maximum heart rate, calories burned and how much time I spent in each "zone" I found that when doing cardio with Gilad I am mostly in zone 3, and when doing "sculpting" I am in zone 1 and 2. I do not have the "flowlink" yet, as I do not mind inputting the data manually on the website (its only 5 or 6 numbers to put in for each session- and I think I am more apt to "look" at the numbers if I type them in manually. Plus, it does not work with a mac yet.
The watch is not gorgeous. The display is very large. Looks fine but is a lot thicker than my dress watch, which is not surprising.
8 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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 Does what it's supposed to, most of the time., January 24, 2010
By Timothy A. Peterson (Tacoma, WA)
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Pluses:
Easy to use.
Training programs are useful.
Requires only a small amount of sweat or moisture to read your heart rate.
Has a nice appearance, fits comfortably, and display is easy to read.
Can wear it in the shower with no problems.
Syncs with treadmills, bikes, ellypticals in gyms.
Minuses:
No stopwatch or lap function.
Sometimes when it syncs with a treadmill the readings on the watch and the machine go crazy; ie, watch 148bpm, treadmill 58bpm.
Sometimes it will stop reading your heart rate entirely.
I haven't determined if it does this when I sweat a lot and the transmitter gets wet or if it's just the battery dying.
If the battery is low, it should tell you instead of requiring you to guess. If readings are inaccurate due to excessive moisture from sweating, then that kind of defeats the purpose of using it in the first place.
7 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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 Polar FT60 works almost perfect, December 21, 2010
By John A. Covey
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Let me say right off I like my FT60. This will be my forth Polar sports watch and I am amazed at how the technology is getting better and better. My FT60 is a definite up-grade for me as this watch has many more features then my previous Polar's ( M52 and F11). My only complaint is that when I am at the gym I usually work out first with weights and then finish with my cardio routine. I have noticed that when you are working out at a moderate pace and not sweating profusely that the watch looses contact with the transmitter. i have tried wetting the band/transmitter and still get the same problem. Once I start my cardio it works great. It has a load of features. It is easy to use right out of the box and it not bad looking for a sports watch. I would recommend this product.
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Great buy to improve training., March 30, 2010
By =CRBF=gB^link (Costa Rica)
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I got two of these, one for my Dad and the other one for myself, I started looking for a HR monitor about two months ago, when I realized that the training I had been doing and the way it was done was not the "correct" way for me, with this HR, set up takes about 10min the first time, it ask for your age, weight and height then you NEED to calibrate the clock so that it knows your rested HR and it can calculate what your training zones are. Once I did this and set up a training program its been working perfectly for the past 2 months, We train together everyday and never had any interference issues.
The HR will tell you exactly in which zone are you and how many minutes you need to exercise in the zones depending on what program you choose (weight loss, improve performance etc...), it does this by day and week total, it also keeps tracks of the previous training results so you can monitor it as well, This is my doctor favorite feature since he can take the watch and check all the trainings I have done and what was my HR.
Our model is the one with White display and Blue lights. The white display works great is light and low light situations, When you use the blue light its perfect, just the right amount of glow and makes everything readable in no light situations.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Andrei from Russia, December 7, 2009
By Andrei (Moscow, Russia)
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Bought my piece of FT60 about 2 months ago for about $250. Didn't have any problem with the watch BUT it fell a couple of times on the floor from about 4 feet height - now after I swim I get water under the cover glass. Amazing, it's a sports watch! I had a G-Shock one bought in Germany in 1999, it's still running on the original battery and I wouldn't describe in detail how my kids played with it with an ice-hockey stick. POLAR should pay more attention to shock resistance.
5 of 15 people found the above review helpful.
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Finally a legible display! (compared to my F11), December 15, 2010
By Just Jim (Houston, TX USA)
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A winner at last. I like it and recommend it. My F11 was a confusing, hard-to-read, and somewhat inflexible Polar monitor. This FT60 makes up for those past frustrations. The display uses bold characters and is easier to read. No longer do I have to deal with those awful timed training sessions such as Normal 1, Short 1, etc., ad nauseum. Now I can exercise as long or little as I like in a week and if I'm being a little too carefree the watch will suggest what I should be doing differently to stay on track to my goals. This monitor is, as you have seen, rather expensive but if you are really serious about wanting to pursue a healthy or more healthy lifestyle I think this is a worthwhile purchase. My only minor complaints are that I dislike Polar's wrist bands as a matter of personal preference. I like a watch to be able to lie flat and face up but you can't do that with the fairly stiff, curved Polar band. A washable woven nylon band would be nice perhaps with a Velcro closure. I wish the monitor's beeps were louder (even when set on Very Loud) as I really can't hear it well but my ears are old so that's just me. I like the accessories available that may be useful to me should I purchase them in the future. I am happy with this purchase and recommend it. I'm not convinced that the photo Amazon uses is of the watch I bought, at least for the men's style. Go to Polar's site and see what the watch actually looks like if that is important to you.
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Very Happy!, July 27, 2009
By joetagaz (Scottsdale, AZ USA)
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I spent a fair amount of time researching which HRM to buy. Getting sold on a Polar was pretty easy, but then you have to figure out which Polar.
I didn't care about running which put me into the FT category. I do like "toys" and I do like data, so I settled on the FT60 and I'm glad I did.
Setup was easy, just answer the questions. Using it is also easy. It'll start/pause/stop and you can review your workout on the screen. I also like how it calculates a program for me based on my goal and I can see where I am relative to that goal. When I meet or exceed the goal for the week it even displays a trophy on the screen (cute).
I upload my data to Polar's website which has been a breeze and it's free.
Unlike some of the other Polar models, you can replace the battery in the HRM and the transmitter yourself on this model. A big plus in my opinion.
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Flow Link and Web Sync don't work good enough , its almost a beta product. Both are too important for FT60, July 10, 2009
By Osvaldo Urzua Castillo
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Polar FT60 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black with White Display)
Web Sync its very important for the Polar FT 60 and unfortunately Web Sync don't work good enought , its almost a beta product.
If you don't believe me go to the Polar Forus , then to websync and you can see all the problems.
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Helps establish a workout routine, August 28, 2010
By imarrcuss (Washington, USA)
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I bought the HRM to monitor my heartrate while I was working out. This HRM does volumes more. Establishes workout zones based on an assessment of your current condition, but it will allow you to customize your workouts, as well. Combined with the Flowlink you can monitor exercise progress on your computer. It is a great monitor and motivator.
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FT60 / FlowLink / S1 Foot Pod, July 25, 2010
By Big_Mike
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The FT60 is Excellent product with great features. My primary uses for it are: tennis, gym workouts, and daily walks.
I upgraded from a Polar F11 and am glad I did...more features and useful options. For example, its both MAC & pc compatible. I also like the ability to be able toggle to the time/watch feature during a workout and its Polar STAR Training Program capabilities.
Additionally, I highly recommend the FlowLink & S1 Foot Pod accessories. The FlowLink is far superior and more dependable (compared to the F11's sonic transmission) for uploading data. The S1 Footpod allows the user to view his/her pace during a walk/run and, when the data is uploaded to Polar's Personal Trainer program, it automatically includes the distance traveled, average speed, and maximum speed. All nice features/accessories.
The things that could improve this product (and S1 Foot Pod accessory), and results in my rating of a 4 instead of 5, would be: 1) integrated pedometer feature (via S1 Foot Pod?), 2) Polar ProTrainer 5 compatibility, and 3) lower, "bundled price" when buying the FT60 with the FlowLink and/or S1 Foot Pod. Paying over $325 for all three is hard to justify (although I admittedly did).
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FT60 Works Well, March 20, 2010
By P. Walton (Fredericksburg, VA)
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I've had my FT60 for about two months now and it works flawlessly. I bought it to help me monitor my heart rate when I exercise following a heart attack several months ago. Once you figure out the menu in the book, it's pretty easy to use. The HR display is easy to read when I work out; and, the three zone readings, though I thought a bit quirky at first, are actually pretty helpful for me in keeping my HR in the HR zone I want (and not exceeding my maximum).
Relatively easy to read (even without my glasses). What I really like is the capability to replace the battery in either the watch or the transmitter.
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Works great, on land and in water. Helps motivate you, August 1, 2011
By Farshid (Seattle, USA)
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I spent probably a month researching heart rate monitors. I was looking for all-in-one watch that would have GPS, barometer, thermometer, compass AND a heart rate monitor. I came close with Suunto vector but it does not tell you calories burnt, avg and max heart rate so I kept looking and ultimately realized I can't have it all.
The reason I went with FT60 was a)I have had a polar before and it worked great b)compared to others it had the best reviews and c)I wanted something that could track my historic data and maybe even help me set goals along the way with being a virtual coach to some degree.
I have had the watch for 3 weeks now and still am loving it. I find the menus easy to navigate, it looks great, and I can use it both in the pool as well as for all other workouts.
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Great features, but unreliable and horrible customer service, October 5, 2011
By Adam V. Floyd (Austin, TX United States)
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I had a Polar F4 for about 6 years. I used it primarily in a gym environment (weights and aerobic). I never had a problem with it until the battery in the chest strap started to fail. The batteries on the old straps could not be replaced. Rather than send it in for repair, I opted for a new Polar.
The FT60 was a big step up in terms of functionality. Also, the display is larger and has a back light function making it easy to read (at least in the gym).
After just 4 months of use, I started getting erratic heart readings which I knew were wrong. I replaced the batteries to no avail. I sent it back over a month ago (still under warranty) but haven't received it back. To make matters worse, the customer service is horrible. I've never been able to get through on the phone (perpetual busy signal). I received a response a week after I submitted two emails telling me to call or try the LiveChat. I eventually got through on LiveChat (which also mostly down presumably due to volume). They indicated that had sent my unit back, but could not provide a tracking number because it was sent U.S. postal which I found difficult to believe. However, they indicated that they would send me a new unit and email me a tracking number the following day. That was over a week ago -- no tracking number, no unit.
LiveChat is down. Phone is busy. Still waiting on a reply to my emails.
While the HRM has cool features, if it doesn't work and Polar won't fix it, one star is all it worth.
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Works great, on land and in water. Helps motivate you, August 1, 2011
By Farshid Sedghi (Mercer Island, WA United States)
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I spent probably a month researching heart rate monitors. I was looking for all-in-one watch that would have GPS, barometer, thermometer, compass AND a heart rate monitor. I came close with Suunto vector but it does not tell you calories burnt, avg and max heart rate so I kept looking and ultimately realized I can't have it all.
The reason I went with FT60 was a)I have had a polar before and it worked great b)compared to others it had the best reviews and c)I wanted something that could track my historic data and maybe even help me set goals along the way with being a virtual coach to some degree.
I have had the watch for 3 weeks now and still am loving it. I find the menus easy to navigate, it looks great, and I can use it both in the pool as well as for all other workouts.
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Pretty happy with the FT60, June 8, 2011
By aflane (Virginia)
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I've been using my FT60 for about 4 months now, and I LOVE IT!! Never gives me any problems. Only time it doesn't track my workouts, is when I forget to activate it (doh! user error). Seems to be very accurate. And it really shows me that the caloric burn estimates on the machines at the gym are way off, almost all the time. Chest strap took a little getting used to, but it was a new thing strapped to my chest. Now that I'm used to it, it's VERY comfortable. I'm VERY tough on my watches.... I can kill a Timex in 10 days or less (takes a licking.... NOT). I workout 5-6 days a week, doing cardio + weights for 2+ hrs per session. This HRM/watch has held up wonderfully. I'm also not gentle when I take it off, I just throw it into the gym bag, and it normally falls to the bottom where it gets knocked around a bit. Again never a problem from it. I'd buy it again without hesitation.
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Great HRM! Flawless Performance., February 13, 2011
By CzechPleez (Shawnee, KS United States)
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This is my first HRM and I love it. I've been using it for almost 6 months and it is solid as a rock, setup was easy, read-out is clear and features are just what I need. Not too much. Not too little. Tracks my HR w/o issue every time. Keeps me in the right zone every workout.
I use my HRM when swimming, running, HIIT, elliptical and weight training.
I bought a Polar RS300x for my girlfriend and have had nothing but problems. Maybe it's a fluke - I hope it is- but still, nothing but problems with the RS300x. Nothing but satisfaction and solid performance with my FT60. The FT60 feels solid, well built and large, easy to read display.
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ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!, January 31, 2011
By M. Niemi (Bennington, VT)
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I'm not a professional athlete or a runner, but I have a goal to get in the best shape of my life before my next birthday (won't mention that exact number!). I also used it as an incentive to quit smoking (which I have actually done!). I've been using the Polar FT60 for about a month now and I look around at the gym and wonder why everyone else doesn't have one! It is an awesome motivational tool... (I have had a bit of a glitch in using the Flowlink to download my data to my iMac, but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that they'll help me straighten that out. Otherwise, I'll resort to using my brother's PC to download the info.) Thumbs up, though. No regrets on the purchase.
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Fantastic Workout Tool, September 8, 2009
By Ryan P. Stivers
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My first heart rate monitor and well worth the money. It is comfortable, not unsightly, packed with features and appears to take a decent amount of abuse. The strap is easy to wash and fits well around all sizes. The weight loss program is simple but great at making you realize just how hard you actually need to work out. (I would guess that without a heart rate monitor most people don't realize how they are not working in their zones at all) with diet and this little tool I have so far lost about 20lbs. Display was easy to read, and while intimidating, it is not complex despite all it can do. The weight graph is fantastic!
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Very nice heart monitor, August 18, 2010
By K. Brown (Jacksonville, FL USA)
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I upgraded from the F55 and so far have been pleased. I created a training session and have found it much easier to track how well I'm doing each week with the FT60 than it was with the F55. I was kind of bummed that I could not use the USB IR dongle that I used with the F55 to transmit data to [...] but once I got the flowlink I found it was easier to use anyway so overall I'm very pleased with my purchase.
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Excellent Heart Rate monitor!!!!!, April 12, 2009
By P. M. (Trinidad and Tobago)
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I love this monitor....I like that it provides you with stats on your work outs after and during. I recommend this product to anyone.
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I spent how much?, December 26, 2011
By Vladimir
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I spent 150 dollars on this.......about 120 dollars too much. First of all everything works, which is more than I can say for the web sync, but all you are going to get is your heart rate. That's it. Nothing else useful. I followed the directions, wore the watch, did the fitness test, blah, blah, blah. It said I was elite? I mean, it is nice that my watch can stroke my ego, but I know that I am no where near elite. I've seen elite, I'm not it. I went ahead and followed the training plan that my watch devised for me, spent all of the times in the zones that I was supposed to spend time in, got my little trophy at the end of each week, and do you know what I found......I am slower.....and poorer. So if you want to be slow and poor then this watch is just what you need!
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Great watch for staying in your HR zone!!, June 19, 2011
By John (Michigan)
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It was between this and the Garmin ForeRunner 305 and I'm really glad I got this one! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that it was $25 more than the Garmin and doesn't even have GPS. I didn't really need the GPS part of it, and this one is much smaller. It gives you 3 HR zones to try to stay in and depending on what training options you choose, you have different goals in each. For example, 1 hour in Zone 1, 2 hours in Zone 2, and 30 minutes in Zone 3. With the ZoneLock function, it will beep at you when you go outside that zone, so I usually leave it locked on Zone 2 and then I know when I'm above or below it. I've had it for a week now and mostly use it with my bike and I love it. Great watch!
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Polar FT60 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch, June 15, 2011
By Dang Huynh (San Diego, CA United States)
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I need a heart rate monitor for my Insanity workout and after reading beach body forum and some online research I decided to buy this model. I have Prime membership and with extra $4.00, I had it shipped the next day. The package arrived today just in time for my workout. The setup is very simple and straight-forward. The instructions in the manual is very clear, surprisingly. If you want to learn the setup procedure ahead of time, you can watch youtube videos put up by Polar. They are very informative. Since I'm doing Insanity workout, I just needed to run the five-minute VO2max test, a commonly used aerobic fitness measure, and started the heart rate monitor. My reading was 51 which is in Very Good range (49-54) for 35-39 age group.
The Insanity website claims that people could burn up to 1000 calories doing one of their DVDs. I was skeptical about that number until today. The training feedback screen showed I've burned 902 calories after doing the Max Cardio Circuit DVD. I was pleasantly shocked because I never thought I would burn that much of calories in an hour. All I knew was I'm wiped out after doing these workouts. Besides the total calories burned, the training feedback also displays the fat percentage, time spent in intensity level 1, 2, and 3. (* intensity level 1 = 60-70% of max hear rate, level 2 = 70-80%, and level 3 = 80-90% *) My training feedback reading showed I spent about 45 minutes at level 3, 11 minutes at level 2, 3:38 minutes at level 1. Calorie fat 11%. I'm still not sure what calorie fat means yet. I have to look it up.
So far my experience with this hear rate monitor is positive. Of course, it's too early to know how reliable it is only time can tell but I like the simple setup and the training feedback.
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great for heart monitoring, cheap construction, April 2, 2010
By quest armstrong (NYC)
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The Polar FT60 is a great heart rate monitor and has some excellent features. It will auto adjust a program for you based on your exercise habits and track your progress. My biggest qualm with the product is that after owning it for only a few months, the wrist strap broke. Something so simple rendered the watch almost completely useless.
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just works, February 28, 2010
By Kurt A. Zoglmann (Manhattan, KS USA)
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I use this watch nearly every day of the week during cardio. I really have no complaints. In general, it just works. Once in a while it will lose track of my heart beat. It makes a particular sound so you'll know when it happens. I usually just pull the band sideways slightly so it makes a better or different contact with my skin. This seems to happen more if you don't follow the instructions about washing the band. Salt seemingly builds up in the band and likely is effectively how easy it is to follow your heart rate. This seems to happen even if you rinse the band after each workout. Wash the band in a laundry bag with your workout clothes and you'll be happy. :)
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Awesome product, January 12, 2012
By Mark
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Polar is a great brand. I bought it to keep track of my workouts and ensure I stay in the fat burning zone. It has been 1 month and 1 week and already lost 23lbs of fat (in sure some is water weight) ! The watch told me so. Back light is a little dim but thats not a concern for me. The chest strap used to chafe me something fierce because I had it on to high on my chest. Be sure to keep proper maintenance on the strap (rinsing off after every work out) because it can become hard and scratchy. The watch itself has a great feature called training. Set that up and it tells you how much you need to work out, how many calories, and how intense you need to work out. All in all GREAT produce and I highly recommend. I was 303lbs and burn 1000 calories per workout and it dropped my weight nicely (combined with a low fat high protein diet).
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Works like a charm, but very expensive for what it is, December 21, 2011
By GDH
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I bought this watch after having an older polar model for several years, so I'm kind of used to all the functions. The watch is easy enough to use, the display clear and the watch itself is very lightweight. I love the training program and the "time in zone" function.
I was a bit disappointed that there were hardly any new functions, and they even removed the "trophy" logo that used to appear on the screen when you reach your goals, which was a great motivational concept. My older watch could sync files with a computer, but this watch cannot do this unless you buy an additional flowlink accessory. I was also a bit annoyed that when running on a treadmill in the gym my heart rate appeared on the tracks next to my own, so the "owncode" isn't exactly what it's cut to be. Another problem that I had also with my old watch is that the glass screen has no protection, and any small bump of the wrist against a hard object can scratch it. This is so annoying because once you get that scratch on your screen the watch becomes ugly and looks old and shabby.
So to sum up- this i a watch with not much more functions than the basic HR monitor, but 3 times the price.
pros: comfortable chest strap (flexible), self exchangeable battery, easy to use, good display, great training program, accurate HR reading.
cons: expensive, no sync with computer, "owncode" does not work, screen easily scratched
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Its just not getting any better....., December 5, 2011
By nelsonish (ny, ny)
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This is the third Polar HRM i've owned, and I will say the FT60 is now cheaper than it was. But the hardware really doesn't do anything more than it did five years ago. Getting a HR reading in the pool is still nearly impossible. But I would give the Polar hardware maybe 4 stars, maybe 3.5. But the Polar software and web service needs a lot of work. The software is more like two stars. The support is more like one star. I don't know that any other Polar, or any other brand, is any better, but I think the product is still pretty expensive and the software still doesn't work very well. I want to like this product and this company, but they make it so hard. So 3 stars; pretty good, but not nearly as good as it could be.
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nice watch, until battery dies, November 21, 2011
By MBA2008 (San Jose, CA)
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The watch performed very well, helped me meet my fitness goals, and was stylish and wearable for everyday use for about a year.
Unfortunately, the battery died right after I moved overseas. I followed instructions for replacement to the letter, the watch was no longer functional afterwards.
The battery component is poorly designed - not sure why the instructions to replace a battery should ever be so complicated, but now, I have a rusty useless timepiece that was formerly a great workout partner.
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Great Monitor, September 27, 2011
By Julian Mejia (Atlanta, Georgia United States)
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I love the big numbers, make it easy to read while exercising and to operate.
The strap fits comfortably and the weekly reports help me to keep my training on target.
Highly recommended. I give it a A++
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Great!, September 21, 2011
By Nicolas G. Ramirez
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This is a really great watch. I am very happy with it. So far, the best Heart Rate Monitor Watch I have experience. And the day/week summaries of your workout are great.
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First time use, September 17, 2011
By Nick-zx2
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This is my first heart rate monitor. It took me two months before I finally settled on this paticular model and brand. I wanted a watch that I can train for a tri. The FT60 provided enough features, for me, without becoming overly complicated or not providing enough. What I really enjoy about this watch is its ability to revise itself to a new target zone. So if your feeling somewhat under the weather activate the "ownzone" program (which can act as your 5 min warmup) and it will calibrate for your current condition. Knowing if you're exceeding allowable HrBM it will send out an audible tone to tone it down a bit; keeping in you on the right path.
One concern was size. I was under the impression the watch was going to be gigantic but to my suprise it wasn't. The watch was the same size as the one I always wear.
If your a runner I would have to suggest purchasing the combo that contains the footpod for speed and distance. If not you can purchase the footpod seperately at a later date. Also you can purchase a flowlink allowing you to download all of your saved data onto Polarpersonaltrainer website. Of course depending on what you want. I choose to just purchase the basic model and then as time goes by purchase the additional features.
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Amazing Workout Computer, August 18, 2011
By bkleemd
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The FT-60 is so much more than a heart rate monitor. The training programs it develops and monitors your progress on are excellent and motivating. The watch and chest strap are comfortable and easy to use. I did a great deal of research and am happy I decided on this monitor. The only issue I have with the watch is the light turns off too quickly when you push the button to turn it on at night.
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Polar FT 60 HRM, July 17, 2011
By JAACK
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Great HRM and a nice looking watch. Wish there was more information in the instruction booklet. I would recommend to anyone.
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Perfect to monitor, June 3, 2011
By Monica
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If you do not have a personal trainer and you need an exercise program, this is what you need; my husband is more motivated to go to the gym. I use the program to lose weight and he uses the program to improve his physical condition. We are rated every week based on our personal work; it really makes you keep on track. I use polar since 10 years ago and they are fantastic. Whenever I take it for service, I get it back as if it was a new one.
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Very nice, April 1, 2011
By Decepticons, Soundwave rules all
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Had this FT60 for about 2 weeks now. First off, very nice looking watch, has some weight but not heavy like a dive watch. The chest strap is really flexiable, was really surprised by this, thought it would be like the old school one. Feature wise it has a lot, infact Im still dialing my watch in to make it work for me. Use the forums, dial in the watch. Heart rate is accurate to +/- 1 beat. You can upload to the site via the Flowlink ( Does not come with watch).
*Update* 11 Jun 2011
Still using this device, lost about 25lbs with it. Pretty simple in concept. Every week you get 3 heart rate zone and X amount of time you should train in each one. I have had weeks with trophy's and weeks without as i have gone 180-ish% of that heart rate zone. Ordered the RCX5 and will compare. Update coming in the next few months.
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Best HRM out there., March 22, 2011
By oldawgstu
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This is probably the best HRM out there. I use it and just love it. It keeps me within zones as I tend to far exceed the upper HR limit as I exercise vigorously. Easy to set up and use. I highly recommend to those devoted to getting or maintaining a healthy body.
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Great product, March 17, 2011
By Derek W Edward
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I bought an FT60 after using an FT7 for a year. Black with white screen.
My workouts are typically cardio followed by weights and I really like to see how effectively my workout is going.
The FT7 was reliable but I wanted some more immediate feedback than just Calories / HR and to be able to track how I was doing in terms of fat burn vs fitness - during not after my workout.
The immediate feedback provided by this HR monitor is great - you get to set a goal in terms of weight loss vs improving fitness, and weekly calorie and zone time goals. It will tell you what zone you are currently training in, how you should divide your workout between the three zones and if you are entirely outside (above or below) them (going too hard or not hard enough).
This is exactly what I was looking for.
It is also a nice watch that I can wear outside the gym - the FT7 quite frankly looks like a cheap plastic toy.
The strap on this watch is also pretty big if you need a watch for a bigger wrist.
I would definitely recommend this watch - would have gotten the FT80 but I heeded the warnings on this site.
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Works well, highly motivating, July 9, 2009
By Trader100
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I've had the FT 60 for a week and find it easy to use, and highly motivating.
I'm already curious about what next week's training targets will be. I wouldn't want to work out without this monitor.
The Flowlink accessory works perfectly and there have been no problems with the Polarpersonaltrainer web site so far. I recommend this HRM to anyone who is serious about fitness and who understands the crucial role of heart rate in measuring intensity of exercise.
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Terrible Quality, February 3, 2012
By William L. Fisher (Spokane, WA USA)
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This is my third Polar monitor and my last. The recommended exercise times are laughably inadequate. I work out about 10 hours per week and it recommends 7.5 hours but wants me to spend about 3.5 hours with a heart rate of less than 110. That's a casual stroll, not a workout.
The worse part of the monitor is the link between the monitor and the watch. It doesn't stay linked for more than a few minutes without dropping the signal or giving ridiculous readings. This morning I had readings of 40 bmp and a minute later it was 207 bpm. A minute after that it was 0. I've replaced the batteries in both units with the same results.
Shame on Polar!
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So far, very good. Crappy user's guide. No idea about durability yet., February 1, 2012
By Rob (WILMINGTON, NC United States)
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I intend to provide a detailed, long-term review as the reviews I have read are all over the spectrum for this model, and for all other heart monitors as well. Normally reviews are helpful to me when making decisions about what to purchase but that was not the case for these products.
As background, I have had 2 Polar monitors previously (don't remember the models, but basic types). The first one worked well for years but the second was slightly disappointing. So then I switched to Timex - one of their Ironman moderately priced models - and it worked well for less than a year, even when using the gel products that are supposed to enhance conductivity. So I said no more to Timex, but other brands, including Polar, had reviews that were all over the place. I finally dove in and hoped for the best. I picked this model because of the Polar Star training program.
The packaging is elegant and nicely done. The watch is pretty good sized - to me, the design looks slightly European and slightly blocky. The display has big numbers. The band is very secure - the attachment area is a little too secure for me but the band will probably become more flexible with time and swimmers will appreciate the security.
Going into the manual, it starts with the basic settings - language, time, date, weight, height. On the next page, it explains which buttons are what. The buttons should be explained before the basic settings, so you don't have to guess which button to use. Not terribly bad, but strange. The buttons have corresponding designs on the front of the face of the watch. I can hardly make out the symbols because they blend in with the background unless I turn the watch to one particular angle. Even when I can make them out, the symbols are useless for me. I assume I will memorize the buttons with time anyways, but the symbols are poor.
Next is activating the Star training program. Number 1 of the directions assume you know how to find things already, which I don't, but are not terribly difficult to figure out. Then number 2 tells me to (skip the rest of the directions to) go the next page. Go to the next page, it tells you to do the fitness test. Why I have to skip a bunch of directions to go to another page, I don't know. The fitness test requires you to wear the unit and relax for 5 minutes to get your reading. They haven't told a new user the proper way to prepare (dampen the transmitter maybe?) and wear the transmitter but you're already using it. Don't worry, it tells you how on the next page. Now flip back a page and complete 3,4,5,6, and 7.
These instructions are not insurmountable, but really? Is there no one there who could say "Let's show them which buttons do what first. Maybe we should label them so they can understand which button is which too. OK, now they know what each button does. Let's have them enter the basic settings. And for the Star programming, let's do it right in order so they don't have to skip back and forth to do one thing. Here are the buttons to press to get there. OK, now you need to wear the transmitter. This is how it is worn. Ok, wear it as directed, then complete the following directions (which are in order)."
The fitness test is very easy, with my heartbeat being easily detected. You're asked to remain still and relax for 5 minutes. That I can handle, no problemo. There is a beep when the test is complete and then when you press ok, your "ownindex" number shows on the screen. The higher this number the better condition you are in. I was bummed out because my number was a few last than my age and I thought that I was in the shape of a younger man. There is no discussion of the meaning of this number or reference chart that I could find. I did a search on Google for an explanation.
I love the Star training program so far. During my first workout, the P90X Yoga DVD, my pulse was not sky high except for a few bursts. Afterwards, the results showed the approximate calories burned and the % from fat. Most helpfully though, it showed exactly how long I was in each of the automatically calculated zones. Fool-proof so far. And the Star program showed me earlier what my goals were for the week - in other words, how many minutes in zone 1, 2, and 3. As long as it keeps accurately reading heartrate, I think it is money well spent for the Star program.
So far, with only one moderate workout under my belt, I give it a 4 and 5/8. No 5 only because the directions were written so foolishly and there is no discussion about what some of the data that is provided to the user actually means in the user's guide. Unknown durability so far, so I can't comment on that.
PolarUSA has a much better user's guide on their website.
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I'm loving it, January 13, 2012
By redm
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I'm new to polar but so far so good, easy to use and to keep progress of your workouts. A must!!!
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Great features!, December 16, 2011
By GABRIEL SOUZA
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It took me a long time to decide which Polar HR to buy. I started analyzing many different Polar options, I discovered is basically all very similar.
The FT60 has a great differential that is consumption of calories, quite accurate. It really makes the difference when your goal is fat loss.
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Poolar FT 60, November 16, 2011
By Jonathan E. Lepoff (North Monmouth, Maine United States)
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I am a long time user of Polar products. The monitor I have been using most recently is a 710i
The FT 60 has a lot of features that would be particularly useful in establishing an exercise program and encouraging you to stick with it. I will be using it primarily in the gym and continue to use the 710i when hiking and biking.
Although I have only uploaded 1 set of exercises to the Polar site the Flowlink performed very well and more conveniently than the infrared usb device the 710 uses
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Love it....except for the chest strap, November 10, 2011
By MarathonShopper (IL)
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I bought this for my husband who is a bigger guy. It had all of the features that he needs and wanted except the chest strap is just a bit too small. He already has a BodyBug but wanted something to alert him if his heart rate left the target zone. Unfortunately, this wasn't it.
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A really great fitness tool, November 3, 2011
By Nathan Eric Esplin
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I have had this for a few months now, and it has worked flawlessly. I highly recommend it for anybody who wants to keep track of their exercise. The weekly programs are awesome, and its estimates of my data compared to tested lab values are pretty much spot on. I highly recommend it.
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Must have for working out - cardio, November 1, 2011
By Norman
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I have a friend that purchase the women's version of this heart rate monitor and she really liked it. I ordered this one to help me keep track of my heart rate while doing cardio exercise. I have to say that it works extremely well. I have had no issues with it picking up my heart rate and the results at the end of your workout help me stay in line with my goals. If you have the money, it is a great investment to add to your workouts. It is amazing how much more motivation that I got to hit the gym and workout smarter since I am more informed now.
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I'm satisfied, October 10, 2011
By Ed (Hingham, MA USA)
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The monitor works as advertised. I really enjoy tracking my heart rate and weekly calorie burn against the weekly targets. This is the first heart rate monitor I've owned so I can't really compare it to others, but overall I'm satisfied.
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LOVE THIS WATCH!, October 9, 2011
By Tribbsgasm
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I love this watch!!!! I've replaced the battery a few times, and even replaced the chest band a few times, that's how long this watch has lasted. It's rare that a watch for me survives to live through 1, let alone 2 battery replacements. All of the finish on the outside has worn off from sweat, and I've been using it so long that If I get to the gym and I happen to have forgotten it for some reason, I'll go all the way back home to get it. That's why this sucks so bad, and I hope someone can help me!!!!!
The pin that holds the metal clasp pieces on the band has broken! after 2 years! I'm not sure what size pins I'm supposed to use for replacements, so If anyone has any suggestions let me know please!!!
Thanks!
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