Product Description

Polar M32 Heart Rate Monitor Watch Monitor your exercise routine with a Polar M32 Heart Rate Monitor Watch. The Polar M32 is an updated version of the M21 and a stripped-down version of the M61.Includes POLAR Wearlink Transmitter belt.OwnZone & OwnCal ... Read more

Features

• Polar OwnZone helps determine an individual exercise zone; calorie counter and goal management
• Large easy-to-read, backlit display with split screen; water resistant to 30 meters
• Displays heart rate, exercise time, and average heart rate
• WearLink Coded transmitter made from a soft, fabric material, eliminates interference from other heart rate monitors
• Personal target heart rate zones with audible and visual alarms

Reviews (1)

Excellent
This is an excellent heart rate monitor.It has all the basic functions that I need and has the comfortable fabric strap for the WearLink transmitter.It is very easy to use.I set my heart rate zone manually since the Ownzone function has given me some weird settings.During exercise, I can see my heart rate, and it can give an alarm if my heart rate is above or below the zone.After exercise it saves a file that gives me the total exercise time, total time in the zone, average heart rate, calories burned, and % fat burned, total exercise time since the last reset and total calories burned since last reset.

I find it easier to just set a wider heart rate zone of 60% - 90% of maximum heart rate.If I want a light aerobic exercise I just try to keep it above 60%.If I want to work harder, I will get the heart rate higher but slow down if it gets above 90% so I don't over do it.

This is a great way to get back into better physical fitness and to do it safely with some guidance.I highly recommend the book Younger Next Year, which talked about why and how to use a heart rate monitor. ... Read more

Product Description

Welcome to The Journey to Wild Divine, the first in a series of Inner-Active computer adventures to combine the science of biofeedback with a beautiful, enchanting and entertaining multimedia experience. The Journey to Wild Divine is an enchanting adventure for mind, body and spirit that links special biofeedback equipment with your computer to create a truly enlightening and entertaining multi-media experience. Adventure through a mythical world of towering palaces, sacred temples, sumptuous gardens and wise mentors where you are challenged to deepen your self-awareness with every step you take. The innovative hardware platform measures skin conductance level (SCL) and heart rate variability through the three "Magic Ring" sensors gently attached to your fingers. The measurements are registered through the "Light Stone" and fed back to you through biofeedback "events" on the screen. Characters within The Journey help you learn to control your body's reactions. By increasing, decreasing or synchronizing body rhythms, through techniques the characters will teach you techniques like the "Heart Breath"you'll quickly learn to master the "events" and progress in the game. The knowledge you gain will help enhance your personal growth and well-being. On your quest, you will master a whole new purpose and discover a whole new direction. The lessons you learn will become your own unique tools to be used outside the gameat any time, in any place and in any situation. Through The Journey to Wild Divine, you will be given the opportunity to reach a level of awareness you might not have thought possible. There are many secrets still to be told, and there are many stories that have yet to unfold. Free your mind as you begin this passage to discovery. Skills learned from playing The Journey can become priceless tools to be used in every day life. ... Read more

Features

• Spectacular high-definition 3-D graphics & video
• Easy-to-use 'Magic Ring' biofeedback sensors
• More than 40 unique energy and breathing 'Events'
• Personal guidance from a Virtual Mentor
• Includes MAC and PC software, biofeedback hardware, USB cable and user's manual and guide book.

Reviews (5)

I Don't Think Most People Will Appreciate This Game
What bothers me about having to write this review is that I was really looking forward to recommending this system. I have to admit that the idea of an interactive video game based on your own biofeedback had me sold. I believe I remember reading somewhere that this game is supposedly a lot like Myst. What could be more cool than puzzle-solving, exploration and meditation all in one convenient game?

While the potential seemed to be there, the execution here is just downright flawed. This game is no Myst! I would compare it more to one of those kid's educational titles where you do a bunch of silly activities with rabbits and turtles to learn to read: in fact this game may be far more suited to three or four year olds than adults (although I question whether children would have the patience to play this game). As it is, I suspect most people do not have the enormous reserve of patience it must take to get through this game; and once you finish it (total gameplay time is only eight to ten hours at best), I can't see why one would want to replay it.

You start out the game as a "Seeker" and meet a kindly woman named Sophia who hands you a magic wand and makes you take a deep breath to enter the magical kingdom of Wild Divine. After that, there is absolutely no plot whatsoever. You meet a bunch of strange characters who speak to you as though you're a little child. They all repeatedly explain the concept of the deepth breath (counting in to 7, holding, counting out to 7). This allegedly relaxes you; however, this particular form of meditative breathing does not work for everybody, myself included, and you may need to experiment to find another meditation technique to successfully release tension (I personally find using a mantra far more effective).

Exploration in this game is extremely limited. The map is pretty small, and there are clearly linear paths to go from place to place. The only reason you even know what you're supposed to be doing in this game is by trudging back to a "Magic Mirror" that tells you what your next quest should be. I found it strange that the game designers wouldn't just have in-game characters tell you what you should be doing and why, but I suppose this would have involved writing a story for the game. As it is, when the Magic Mirror tells you to fetch flowers as an offering to the Drejja, you'd better not expect any answers about who or what the Drejja is and why you should be making offering to him/her/it.

Gameplay is similarly unsatisfying. There are very few items to find as you go about your journey. Along the way you can choose to click on various activities like juggling, making birds fly in circles, and "archery." I suppose this is the real heart of the game, but these activities aren't that different from each other. Almost all of them involve deep breathing until you slow your pulse down enough to complete the activity. Umm, so basically to make birds fly in circles you take deep breaths and relax. And to shoot an arrow you take deep breaths and relax. And to juggle you take shallow breaths to "build energy." And to build a fire you take deep breaths and relax. Those four sentences just gave away about 75% of the game...

All in all, highly disappointing. In fact, until biofeedback gets to the level where you can monitor brain waves in your home while playing a video game, I suspect that using biofeedback to monitor the results of meditation will just produce silly results like we have here in this game.

You'll amaze yourself
As a woman who is still in her early twenties I have played a lot of video games since I was a kid.Problem with Video games is that they actually drain your energy.I could never figure out why even in the rush of winning a game, you turn off the screen to find yourself drained, unfocused and tired.I don't believe they are a good habit to pick up for anyone.

This game has the oppisite effect.With each game you play you'll find yourself to get more energy, focus, and peacefullness.There will be times when you will be amazed at your own abilities during the game and the amount of energy within you at your disposal.

Wonderful game!
I am so pleased to see this sort of game being offered and hope the creators will continue with more. It's a wonderful tool for stress management, but also just plain fun to play. Kids will like it as well as adults since it has many entertaining and magical elements. "Energy events" allow you to learn to control your energy and open your heart. Now this is the kind of game we all should have had as children. I highly recommend it!

Wonderful game with health benefits.
The Journey to the Wild Divine is wonderful; I've just competed the game and plan to start a new game right away to see if I've missed anything and practice the bio-feedback exercises.While this game is great fun the bio-feedback exercises are remarkable and worthwhile without the enticement of the game. Buy it for fun, buy it for health! I will buy the sequel as soon as it is available

A playground for the mind and a classroom for the spirit
OK. I admit it. In some ways Wild Divine is a form of escapism. When wars, the economy, the ecology, earth changes, and 2012 get just too much to worry about, it is a relief to move into a world of peace and light and beauty. The colors are a bit brighter, the people loving and helpful and I get to float rather than walk. Addictive? It could be, but in our list of possible addictive scenarios I can't think of a more positive one.

The first evening I used The Journey to Wild Divine before going to bed, I slept a deep, comforting sleep - for nine hours! Yes, there are some goals in the game but most of them concern adapting body rhythms not deciphering cryptic clues. In fact, those in the Myst 4 camp may find that there is not enough challenge. Wild Divine is not a typical adventure game. You don't need to be a gamer to play as clues are available through guides and magic mirrors and sometimes words in your "head".

The actors (real people, not animations) portray a variety of archetypes. There is the pagan Lady of the Woods, the Eastern guru / yogi, the mystical Lady of Compassion, the clock making wizard and the list goes on.

Many health care professions advise daily meditation. Many laypeople agree. Still, it is sometimes difficult to make the time in our busy schedules to do our yoga or qi gong or drumming. Sometimes-even though we know it is good for us-it seems like merely a chore. Enter Wild Divine. Play with the ball or the pinwheel. See if you can hit the bullseye with your imaginary, mind-body controlled arrow. Move on to more difficult tasks as you will. PLAY!!!!

The Journey is not a typical 360 degree navigation game. You cannot delve into each nook and cranny. In other games this inability to explore has bothered me, but in the land of Wild Divine there is no hurry and as the land glides by I am content to play the part of observer. There is no choppy change of scene; everything glides effortlessly together. The experience, in part at least, is a guided meditation. The initiate has control of his main movements, but the paths are clearly defined.

The downside? For some people it will be the price. Since Wild Divine is not simply a game, the cost reflects that. The biofeedback components (you could think of this as a metaphysical Xbox of sorts) attach to fingers and measure your Skin Conductance Level as well as your Heart Rate Variability (HRV). You can visit the Institute of Heart Math to learn more about how HRV can boost your immune system. Moving through the game involves mastering the Heart Breath. Don't worry (after all the point of all this is to relax), there are lessons and guides along the way.

The upside? A new game is in production, so if you love Wild Divine you can explore the sequel without purchasing new hardware. Wisdom Quest featuring Deepak Chopra's new book, The Book of Secrets is due out in Spring 2005. Keep your fingers crossed. And The Journey includes a music CD is included for the times when you just can't get to your computer.

From the users guide:
To succeed in The Journey, players have to learn certain principles, which basically require an "allowing attitude" - a kind of passive will. It's the difference between saying, "I must do this" and learning that the only way you're going to progress is by deepening your breath or being in touch with more positive emotions or imagining that what you want to happen is already happening - bringing the wished-for event into the present.

Yes, there is indeed a scientific explanation to WHY objects move for you in The Journey, but sometimes I have to admit it simply seems like magic. And why not? We are! ... Read more

Product Description

Polar Running & Cycling Computer Watch S625X. The Polar S625X Heart Rate Monitor is the perfect heart rate monitor for the serious runner or triathlete. Fully loaded with features, the Polar S625X has all the features of an advanced heart rate monitor plu ... Read more

Features

• 24-hour clock with day/week indicator and stopwatch
• Large easy-to-read, backlit display with split screen; water resistant to 30 meters
• Heart rate monitor designed to help you hit training and fitness goals in multiple exercises
• S1 foot pod relays computed velocity and distance information to monitor
• 5 exercise sets for interval training with HR target zones and recovery calculation

Product Description

Polar S150 Heart rate Monitord for the cyclist. Full Functional Cycle Computer/HRM - with hard wired speed, distance, and auto start. Exercise Set - program your favorite workout. Three target zone settings with out of zone alarm. Recovery function. Stopwatch ... Read more

Features

• 24 hour clock with day/week indicator and stopwatch
• Large easy-to-read, backlit display with split screen; water resistant to 30 meters
• Heart rate monitor designed for the recreation runner, biker, or triathlete
• Measures maximum heart rate, average rate for lap, and how long it takes you to recover (in heart rate or time)
• Includes bike mount; features trip and speed (average, max) measurement

Reviews (1)

Great monitor, good bike computer but a complex beast...
I've had the S150 as a heart rate monitor and sometimes bike computer (on my mountain bike) for about 8 months now.Here's what it does REALLY well:

1) Instantaneous heart rate.
2) Lap timer that captures average and peak heart rate during each split and also displays lap time and instantaneous heart rate during the workout.
3) Instantaneous bike speed.
4) Total mileage covered.
5) Average speed per lap/distance covered in each lap.

Here's what it does satisfactorily:
1) Ease of navigation through all of the functions.

My only real gripe with this heart rate monitor is the labyrinth of menus and "paths" that you must travel down by clicking on numerous buttons to get to the true functionality of the device.This may scare off the technologically inept or the impatient types, but those familiar with Polar HR monitors or the kind of person that will sit down with the manual and learn the device will come to enjoy the accurate biofeedback this training tool offers.

I've worn it in 3 triathlons, swim with it 3 times a week, mountainbike with it, run, everything!The only thing it DOESN'T do it log your workout stints and make them available for download to a PC.That'll be my next HR monitor purchase!But in the meantime, I'll be happy with the functionality of this killer Polar monitor. ... Read more

Product Description

Welcome to The Journey to Wild Divine, the first in a series of Inner-Active computer adventures to combine the science of biofeedback with a beautiful, enchanting and entertaining multimedia experience. The Journey to Wild Divine is an enchanting adventure for mind, body and spirit that links special biofeedback equipment with your computer to create a truly enlightening and entertaining multi-media experience. Adventure through a mythical world of towering palaces, sacred temples, sumptuous gardens and wise mentors where you are challenged to deepen your self-awareness with every step you take. The innovative hardware platform measures skin conductance level (SCL) and heart rate variability through the three "Magic Ring" sensors gently attached to your fingers. The measurements are registered through the "Light Stone" and fed back to you through biofeedback "events" on the screen. Characters within The Journey help you learn to control your body's reactions. By increasing, decreasing or synchronizing body rhythms, through techniques the characters will teach you techniques like the "Heart Breath"you'll quickly learn to master the "events" and progress in the game. The knowledge you gain will help enhance your personal growth and well-being. On your quest, you will master a whole new purpose and discover a whole new direction. The lessons you learn will become your own unique tools to be used outside the gameat any time, in any place and in any situation. Through The Journey to Wild Divine, you will be given the opportunity to reach a level of awareness you might not have thought possible. There are many secrets still to be told, and there are many stories that have yet to unfold. Free your mind as you begin this passage to discovery. Skills learned from playing The Journey can become priceless tools to be used in every day life. Package includes Complete Game, Hardware, and the Grapher Expansion pack at a discounted price. ... Read more

Features

• Combo includes complete Wild Divine Biofeedback Game + $49 Grapher Expansion Pack!
• Spectacular high-definition 3-D graphics & video
• Easy-to-use 'Magic Ring' biofeedback sensors
• More than 40 unique energy and breathing 'Events' & Personal guidance from a Virtual Mentor
• Includes MAC and PC game and grapher software, biofeedback hardware, USB cable and user's manual and guide book.

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for cardiac patients, seniors, and anyone looking for a simple strapless heart rate monitor, the Mio Wave gives you the reassurance of being able to check your heart rate throughout the day with just a touch of a button. Minimal programming is necessary.

Feature Detail:

• ECG accurate heart rate without a chest strap
• Displays percentage of maximum heart rate
• Ability to customize with personal data
• Minimal programming necessary

What's in the Box?
Mio Wave Heart Rate Watch, instructions, warranty

Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

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Features

• Includes free acess to ClubMIO, MIO's online personal-training web portal
• Bright Backlight
• Strapless ECG Accurate Heart Rate
• Displays % of maximum heart rate based on personal stats
• Full featured watch including time, date, daily alarm, stopwatch, backlight.

Product Description

The Polar S625X is like having a performance lab with you on every workout. All the heart rate, running and cycling data you will ever need is available right on your wrist. The S625X delivers continuous running speed without relying on where satellites are positioned. With the optional cycling and power sensors and enhanced training tools like the Polar OwnOptimizerTM recovery test, plus altitude and ascent for route profile, the Polar S625X lets you cross train and put the power of information to work for you. The Polar S625X is a combine heart rate monitor and running speed and distance device. It comes with the S-1 foot pod- Polar's footpod technology is highly accurate-- It is not a pedometer, it does not count steps, nor does it rely on an equal stride length. The Polar footpod measures 360 degree, 3-D, forces of inertia (speed, magnitude, impact, direction etc). These sensitive accelerometers then translate these measurements in to realtime speed and distance-- with approximately 95-97% accuracy. For cyclists, the Polar S625X Running Computer is fully compatible with all Polar cycling sensors (speed, distance, cadence and power output). Base your training on heart rate, speed, cadence, altitude and optional power output information. The Complete Cycling System consists of a Bike Mount Set, Speed and Cadence Sensors and an optional Power Output Sensor Set. ... Read more

Features

• With optional cycling features: use the speed sensor, power kit and/or cadence sensor!
• 3 target zones with visual and audible alarms
• Temperature and altitude features
• With OwnCode, OwnCal, OwnOptimizer and Fitness Test
• Automatic lap recording

Reviews (1)

Very practical and useful
I trained for the 04 Atlanta half marathon with this device.
It gave me alot of useful information before the race, like
- My max sustainable heart rate is 180.
- My mind convinces me that I am tired at mile 9 eventhough my body is capable of more output. I realize this when I see my heart rate at only 160.
- Exactly what mileage I run and the pace DURING the run, together with the heart rate. This information is all on the screen without you having to fiddle with buttons during the run. The watch also automatically beeps every 1 mile and tells you your pace!
- The watch's distance measurement did not need any calibration before the first use! Other devices are normally very off before the first use. I verified this with a treadmill and with the mile markers during my race.

The download to computer feature is very easy to use. It chronicles all my runs in a very user friendly program. The data is stored in a text file in case if you wanted to graph it differently.

The heart and distance sensors are very unobtrusive. I especially surprised by how comfortable the heart sensor was.

I already convinced 2 other work mates to buy it and they swear by it.

My only wish is that the watch logged temperature! Temperature has a substantial effect on my run and I would have like the ability to analyse it.

[Note that my first half marathon was done in 2:02:35. I don't consider my self a runner and I feel that this watch together with alot of sweat made it possible.]
Look at the profile of the half marathon run at
http://www.parasram.com/marathon.jpg ... Read more

Product Description

The F11 is an exerciser's dream come true. It's the world's only heart rate monitor that creates a workout program to tell you how much, how hard and how long to exercise to reach your goals. The new, revolutionary Keeps U Fit - Workout Program guides you to your personal goals. OwnIndex® will determine your fitness level, track your improvements, and provide motivation. The OwnCal® feature counts the calories and fat that you burn and the OwnZone® feature will automatically determine each day's target zone. The F11 also features the WearLink Coded transmitter made from a soft, fabric material. The electrodes, which pick up the heart signals, are integrated right into the strap for added flexibility and comfort. The Coded feature eliminates interference from other heart rate monitors. The F11 is the closest thing to having your own personal trainer. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Mio's Shape Select Heart Rate Watch is an excellent workout companion by providing helpful information to achieve your fitness and weight loss goals. The display features include showing your heart rate, your personalized percentage of maximum heart rate, and the number of calories burned while exercising. Additionally, you can monitor your heart rate throughout the day and also track your calories consumed against a daily calorie target and monitor your daily calorie balance. The Mio Shape Select also includes a healthy living guide with valuable advice and information.

Feature Detail:

• ECG accurate heart rate without a chest strap
• Displays percentage of maximum heart rate
• Ability to customize using age, gender, weight, and resting heart rate to provide personalized feedback
• Tracks calories burned during exercise
• Tracks calorie intake
• Target calorie setting option
• Includes MioSENSE healthy living guide
• 43 beats per minute minimum readable heart rate
• 199 beats per minute maximum readable heart rate
• 99:59.59 maximum stopwatch/chronometer reading
• Water resistant to 10 meters
• CR2032 battery
• One-year average battery life
• Clear acrylic display lens
• Polished stainless steel sensors
• Stainless steel back cover and buckle
• Polyurethane strap
• Bright backlight with 3-second display
• LCD easy-to-read format
• Keys include light, set/start, stop and mode
• Membership to ClubMio included to chart your progress, keep a personal diary, access a personal trainer, create fitness reminders, receive a fitness newsletter and personalize your weight management program

What's in the Box?
Mio Shape Select Heart Rate Watch, MioSENSE Guide, instructions, warranty

Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

... Read more

Features

• Features an interchangeable watch strap (additional colors sold seperately)
• Includes MioSENSE pocketsize calorie and carb guide!
• Strapless ECG Accurate Heart Rate
• Complete calories monitoring: tracks calories consumed against a daily target
• Calculates and subtracts calories burned during exercise

Amazon.com Product Description

Mio's Shape Select Heart Rate Watch is specially designed for women and people with wrists sized 6-3/4 inches or smaller. While exercising, this watch provides helpful information to achieve your fitness and weight loss goals, including displaying your heart rate, personalized percentage of maximum heart rate, and the number of calories burned, Additionally, you can monitor your heart rate throughout the day and also track your calories consumed against a daily calorie target and monitor your daily calorie balance. The Mio Shape Select also includes a healthy living guide with valuable advice and information.

Feature Detail:

• ECG accurate heart rate without a chest strap
• Displays percentage of maximum heart rate
• Ability to customize using age, gender, weight, and resting heart rate to provide personalized feedback
• Tracks calories burned during exercise
• Tracks calorie intake
• Target calorie setting option
• Includes MioSENSE healthy living guide
• 43 beats per minute minimum readable heart rate
• 199 beats per minute maximum readable heart rate
• 99:59.59 maximum stopwatch/chronometer reading
• Water resistant to 10 meters
• CR2032 battery
• One-year average battery life
• Clear acrylic display lens
• Polished stainless steel sensors
• Stainless steel back cover and buckle
• Polyurethane strap
• Bright backlight with 3-second display
• LCD easy-to-read format
• Keys include light, set/start, stop and mode
• Membership to ClubMio included to chart your progress, keep a personal diary, access a personal trainer, create fitness reminders, receive a fitness newsletter and personalize your weight management program

What's in the Box?
Mio Shape Select Petite Heart Rate Watch, MioSENSE Guide, instructions, warranty

Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

... Read more

Features

• Includes MioSENSE pocket-size calorie and carb guide
• Strapless ECG accurate heart rate monitor
• Complete calorie monitoring by tracking calories consumed against a daily target
• Calculates and subtracts calories burned during exercise
• Features an interchangeable petite length watch strap (additional colors sold seperately)

Product Description

The Polar F6 heart rate monitor has all of the essential functions required by the fitness enthusiast who wants to train in "zones" maximising their training. With "crosstalk coding", percentage of fat burn calories, an exercise diary and automatic training zone calculation. It uses Polar's OwnZone feature to automatically calculate your training zones, calculates calorie expenditure and incorporates an exercise diary, making it an ideal introduction to improved fitness and weight management. Polar F6 Features: Own zone - Automatic calculation of training zone with visible/audible alarm. OwnCal - calorie expenditure with % fat burn. Own Code - coded transmission. Backlight - for ease of use in low light conditions. Exercise Diary. Soniclink transfer of data to web service. Zone Pointer: visual guidance to target zone. Fitness Points (every 10 min. in target zone). Display of current heart rate, percentage of maximum heart rate and training time. Storage of previous workout, including date, average and maximum heart rate, time spent in target zone, training time and calories burned. Storage of cumulative training time and calories burned, as well as total number of workouts and average workout frequency. Integrated clock with date, weekday and alarm. UpLink function: transmittion of training settings to pulse watch. Audible and visible alarm on exceeding or falling below the target zone. Water resistant to 30 m. Easy-to-read display. Simple operation with two buttons. ... Read more

Product Description

The Polar Infrared interface kit is used to download data from the Polar S625X, S725, S720i, S610i, AXN500, and AXN700 heart rate monitors to your PC. If you are buying one of these monitors, you will need an IR interface kit, unless your computer already has an IRDA compliant IR port. ... Read more

Features

• USB infrared interface for quick transfer of heart rate data.
• Works with Polar S625X, S725, S720i, S610i, AXN500, AXN700 heart rate monitors.

Product Description

Enter your personal stats: age, gender, weight and resting heart rate and the Mio Sport Select Petite does the rest! It takes an ECG-accurate heart rate without a chest strap, calculates percent of maximum heart rate during exercise so users know their exertion level and tracks calories burned during exercise. The Mio Sport Select Petite offers a comfortable petite fit designed specifically to fit slender female wrists smaller than 6.75 inches. You can also remove the straps from the watch face and add a fashionable extra strap in either petite or regular Select length. Straps are sold separately in sets of two. ... Read more

Features

• FREE Shipping Sale!
• Retail price includes shipping to Continental US
• Ships in 3 to 5 business days

Product Description

The F11 is an exerciser's dream come true. It's the world's only heart rate monitor that creates a workout program to tell you how much, how hard and how long to exercise to reach your goals. The new, revolutionary Keeps U Fit - Workout Program guides you to your personal goals. OwnIndex® will determine your fitness level, track your improvements, and provide motivation. The OwnCal® feature counts the calories and fat that you burn and the OwnZone® feature will automatically determine each day's target zone. The F11also features the WearLink Coded transmitter made from a soft, fabric material. The electrodes, which pick up the heart signals, are integrated right into the strap for added flexibility and comfort. The Coded feature eliminates interference from other heart rate monitors. The F11 is the closest thing to having your own personal trainer. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

GREAT PRODUCT! BUT BEWARE OF THIS MERCHANT
I paid $15.95 extra to have this item shipped expedited which I ordered on May 23rd, by the 28th, I still haven't got it. It has not been shipped, and it was promised by the 29th. Guess what? That's Sunday. I emailed this merchant prior and got no reply. Finally, I drove about a hundred miles to another state and purchased this item.I plan to return the order placed with bikesomewhere.com back when it gets here. Before I placed my order with this merchant, I read its good ratings, which all show up first. But when I didn't get my order as promised I looked further into their profile and found recent customers with similar compliants. Buyer Beware!!!!!!! If you want this item look elsewhere at other merchants. By the way the product is great! It gets the above five stars. Its kinda like a custom personal trainer on your wrist. I love it! ... Read more

Product Description

The S625x is the most powerful training tool available. Included with the package is the new S1 Footpod.This S1 Footpod uses inertial techology to measure the speed and distance while running.When calibrated correctly, the S1 is 99% accurate.Also included is the Wearlink 31 Coded chest strap.With the new Infrared technology, you can download directly to your PC without a separate interface.* Get back from your workout and in seconds, the most in-depth performance analysis is right there on your PC. New enhanced Polar Performance software lets you look at your workouts every 5, 15 or 60 seconds. The 625x was designed for the athlete who trains with their head.Guaranteed 2 Year warranty from manufacturer when purchasing it from us.HDO Sport also offers Life-Time warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Guaranteed 2 Year warranty from manufacturer when purchasing it from HDO Sport. On top of the Manufacturer Warranty, HDO Sport provides a life-time warranty
• Download training data to your PC with the built in IR interface along with Polar Precision Performance software
• S1 Footpod uses inertia technology to measure speed and distance at 99% accuracy after calibration
• 99 Storage Files
• Displays time and maximum and average heart rate at end of each split in interval workouts or at the end of tempo portions of workouts

Reviews (3)

Essential tool for any runner
Though I sometimes question the accuracy of the distance (and hence pace) there's no doubt that this has helped my training.I'm aiming for a marathon and usually use it in pace and distance mode. This helps me to know if I'm on target for 7.00 min mile; the autolap give me the time for the last mile and the time so far. If I'm running a new route I know precisely (~1% out) how much I've run and the heart rate monitor tells me if I'm actually over-exerting myself or just feeing lazy.
I still have a lot to learn - I haven't spent any time using the zones function but I'll do that after the marathon.

Honestly though, I never seem to analyze my runs on my PC - my main use for this equipment is Pace/speed and distance.

I'm also considering purchasing the Nokia 5140 phone (I need to change my mobile anyway), though since I don't do much post run analysis on my PC there's not much need.

(One weird thing is that a run given as say, 7 miles on the watch is given as 6.5 on the PC.) To elabourate on the accuracy, the last race I did the watch was reading 4.04 when I crossed the 4 mile line on the road, however remember that this line was drawn by someone who measured using a car - they would have driven closer to the middle of the road and therfore possible covered less than I actually did.

EXCELLENT HRM that will take 4 to 6 hours to learn.
I LOVE my Polar S625X Heart Rate Monitor... and I'm VERY picky about the design and implementation of techno gadgets.There are only three things I've thought of that it could do better.

First, the temperature sensor is on the wrist side of the watch.So, when I was running and the air temperature was about 16 degrees fahrenheit, the sensor reported 65 degrees.Since I know of no good reason for this design decision, I have to call this a silly and unfortunate design error.

Second, the accelerometor could probably very easily provide a pedometer reading, i.e., "How many steps did that run require?"It doesn't... at least as far as I can tell.

Third, the menu system appears to be inaccessible during a recording session.That is, you have to stop the recording session to look at or change file information or user information, etc.

But, other than these 3 things, I'm very impressed.(I'd be very very impressed if the pedometer and menu shortcomings mentioned above could be fixed via an EPROM upgrade via the Infra Red port.)

The Polar S625X Heart Rate Monitor is a complex tool.Plan on spending between 4 and 6 hours of concentrated study to learn to use it to its full capability.

And finally, I'd like to add that PC Coach/Biometrics, Inc. shipped on time and provided EXCELLENT technical support when I asked them questions about this HRM.I highly recommend them.

Best training tool available
The Polar S625X does everything I have wanted a HRM to do for some time now. I am a triathlete and always wonder: "How far have I run?". Now you know. It does everything that the S725 does with the added running info.

There is nothing wrong with the build quality or the interface (if you are willing to read the manual).

Only buy it if you are going to use all the features. Without connecting it to a computer and following a well structured training programme it is definitely not worth it. Rather then opt for a cheaper model and upgrade when you see the need. ... Read more

Product Description

Polar S210 Heart Rate Monitor. Polar S210 Heart rate monitor The newest member of the Polar S series. Water resistant to 50 metres. Target zones with visible audible alarm. Backlight. OwnCode - coded transmission. Stopwatch. Calendar. Interval training fu ... Read more

Features

• 24-hour clock with day/week indicator and stopwatch
• Large easy-to-read, backlit display with split screen; water resistant to 50 meters
• Heart rate monitor designed to help you hit training and fitness goals in multiple exercises
• 5 exercise sets for interval training with HR target zones and recovery calculation
• Displays your heart rate as beats per minute and percentage of maximum heart rate, average heart rate, and exercise duration

Features

• Machine washable strap
• Soft fabric design for revolutionary comfort
• Coded to eliminate interference from other HRM's
• Battery changeable

Product Description

Get more out of your new Polar S-Series heart rate monitor (models S-610, S-720 and S-810) with Polars cutting-edge technology. Easily gather and study the data your heart rate monitor provides. New Polar IR Data Feature: Transfer training data effortlessly using infrared enabled laptop/desktop computers and the Polar Precision Performance 3.0 training software (included with monitor). Upload data with the new Polar Infrared Interface. Load user or standard settings, exercise settings, as well as advanced exercise profiles, depending on the features available to your heart rate monitor. New Polar UpLink Feature: All of the new Polar S-Series monitors include an innovative for wireless transmission letting you upload basic settings to your monitor utilizing standard PC dynamic loudspeakers and soundcard. NOTE: The optional USB interface unit is necessary only for PC's that are not infra red compatible. If you use Windows 98 or 2000 you will require this IR interface to download your training info. If you use Windows 95 then you do not need this device and can use your existing infra red interface. ... Read more

Product Description

Displays heart rate only - Not a time-keeping device. Entry level heart rate monitor to track your heart rate. Continuous heart rate - at rest, play or during your workout. Simple, one-button operation. Large easy-to-read digital display. Automatic activity timer. Recall average, peak and minimum heart rate (for workout). Water resistant to 30 meters. Personal Heart Rate Sensor Features: Comfortable lightweight strap. Owner-replaceable battery. Water resistant to 30 meters (sensor will not provide accurate heart rates when under water). ... Read more

Features

• Candle is in a beautiful decorative glass
• Solebury Home Aromatic Fragrance
• Burn Time 30 Hours
• A look of Elegance and Style
• Softly illuminate any occasion