SMARTER TRAINING with polar 2013

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1 SMARTER TRAINING with polar 2013

2 Your training only smarter If you re looking for better health, to get slimmer or run faster, Polar can help you. Since 1977 millions of people have used the expertise and guidance from Polar to reach their training goals. Polar is here to help you understand your training better and to train smarter. 2

3 Benefits of heart rate training When you exercise you don t always have to go faster, harder or for longer to get the most out of your training session. Listen to your heart to train at the right intensity, and you ll get the effect you are looking for. Intensity (% of HRmax) Maximum % Benefits: Develops maximum performance and speed Feels like: Very exhausting for breathing and muscles Recommended for: Fit people and athletic training Hard 80-90% Benefits: Increases maximum performance capacity Feels like: Muscular fatigue and heavy breathing Recommended for: Everybody for shorter exercises Moderate 70-80% Benefits: Improves aerobic fitness Feels like: Light muscular strain, easy breathing, moderate sweating Recommended for: Everybody for moderately long exercises Light 60-70% Benefits: Improves basic endurance and fat burning Feels like: Comfortable, easy breathing, low muscle load, light sweating Recommended for: Everybody for longer and frequently repeated shorter exercises Very Light 50-60% Benefits: Improves overall health and helps recovery Feels like: Very easy for breathing and muscles Recommended for: Weight management and active recovery 3

4 polar recommends To help you find the right product for your training, we ve grouped them into the types of activity you tell us you do most often. This is just a selection of some of our best and most popular products. Ask your retailer or see our website for more information about our full line-up. 4 Take a look at pages 26 and 27 for the entire product portfolio.

5 Running & Multisport If you are serious about running and other sports, we re here to help you to do better. These products let you see how fast you are going, how hard your body is working, and what you have achieved with each session. RC3 GPS Integrated GPS. See page 7 RCX5 Optimised training. See page 8 RCX3 Instant Training Feedback. See page 9 Fitness & Cross-training Our FT family of products is used and trusted by millions of people just like you. Whether you want help with gentle exercise or are looking for detailed guidance and daily training programs, we have the right product! FT7 Clear Training Guidance. See page 13 FT60 Weekly Training Program. See page 14 Lilac avail. mid 2013 FT4 Simple Training Features. See page 15 Cycling All of our multisport products can be fixed to your bike so you can also use them while cycling. But if you are looking for a dedicated bike computer, here are a couple to help you defeat the next hill! RC3 GPS Integrated GPS. See page 17 CS500+ cad Functional Design for the Ride. See page 18 5

6 running & multisport Optimise your training Are you looking for help to reach your goals faster? Optimise your training by seeing your Training Load, or follow your Running Index to track how your running performance is developing. These and more Smart Coaching features can be found from Polar products for Running and Multisport. Get more out of your training with Polar. 6

7 NEW COLOUR! RC3 GPS Red/Orange Black For runners and cyclists who want integrated GPS and altitude with smart guidance. Smart Coaching features: Training Benefit Motivating feedback straight after exercise. Fitness Test Tells you exactly how your fitness is developing. Smart Calories Lets you know exactly how many calories you ve burned. Running Index Illustrates how your running performance is developing. Training Load Helps you find the perfect balance between rest and training. Endurance Programs Guiding you to improve your running and cycling performance. ZoneOptimizer Ensures you always train at the right intensity. Your training, your product Turn your RC3 GPS into a smart cycling computer by adding a cycling speed or cadence sensor and see how your cycling performance improves. Take a look at pages 26 and 27 for the entire product portfolio. 7

8 RCX5 Black Red For triathletes and endurance athletes who want superior multisport support. Smart Coaching features: ZoneOptimizer Ensures you always train at the right intensity. Running Index Illustrates how your running performance is developing. Fitness Test Tells you exactly how your fitness is developing. Endurance Programs Guiding you to improve your running and cycling performance. Training Load Helps you find the perfect balance between rest and training. Smart Calories Lets you know exactly how many calories you ve burned. Your training, your product The RCX5 is a true multisport product. Add the small G5 GPS sensor to get speed and distance information, plus see your route online at the end of your workout. To see the complete portfolio of accessories go to Products / Accessories at 8

9 RCX3 White Black For multisport athletes who want smart guidance in a slim design. Smart Coaching features: Training Benefit Motivating feedback straight after exercise. Fitness Test Tells you exactly how your fitness is developing. Smart Calories Lets you know exactly how many calories you ve burned. Running Index Illustrates how your running performance is developing. Training Load Helps you find the perfect balance between rest and training. Endurance Programs Guiding you to improve your running and cycling performance. ZoneOptimizer Ensures you always train at the right intensity. Your training, your product To view your route, speed and distance add a G5 GPS sensor. See how your running performance is developing by adding a stride sensor. Or add a cycling speed or cadence sensor to see how your cycling improves. Take a look at pages 26 and 27 for the entire product portfolio. 9

10 ACCESSORIES At the Heart of the Kit Every Polar training computer comes with a comfortable heart rate sensor which measures your heart rate and relays interference-free data to your Polar training computer. It seamlessly adapts to your body shape so you barely even notice you are wearing it. 10 To see our full range, go to Products / Accessories at

11 POLAR H7 HEART RATE SENSOR The H7 heart rate sensor gives you live heart rate information on your mobile training app, to make the most of every session. In addition to low energy Bluetooth smart technology, the H7 heart rate sensor uses coded 5kHz transmission to connect with the majority of Polar training computers on the market and with compatible gym equipment. Gives ECG-accurate heart rate Long transmission range (~10m) Compatible with iphone 4S & 5, the new ipad (3rd & 4th gen), ipad mini, new ipod Touch (5th gen) and the latest ipod NANO (7th Gen). Visit to find out which mobile applications work together with the H7 heart rate sensor and your smartphone. 11

12 fitness & cross-training Get smarter fitness results If you are looking to improve fitness or lose weight, Polar products for Fitness & Cross-Training can help you. These products include features to guide and motivate you along the way. Smart Coaching features such as Smart Calories, Star Training Program or Fitness Test, listen to your heart and interpret the data for you so that you can be sure you are training smart. It s a perfect partnership. 12

13 FT7 Silver Black Red Gold For those who want to know if they re improving fitness or burning fat. Smart Coaching features: EnergyPointer Gives you clear guidance on how to get into shape faster. Training Load Helps you find the perfect balance between rest and training. Smart Calories Lets you know exactly how many calories you ve burned. Your training, your product Get even better guidance and support by connecting to the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service with the FlowLink accessory. Take a look at pages 26 and 27 for the entire product portfolio. 13

14 NEW COLOUR! FT60 Lilac Available mid 2013 Black Black For committed exercisers who want to know how much and how intensively to train. Smart Coaching features: STAR Training Program A personal training program on your wrist. Smart Calories Lets you know exactly how many calories you ve burned. Fitness Test Tells you exactly how your fitness is developing. Training Load Helps you find the perfect balance between rest and training. OwnZone Guides you to train at the right intensity. Your training, your product Add a compatible sensor to get motivation from seeing how far and how fast you have gone. 14 Check out our website for tips and tricks with your training!

15 NEW COLOUR! FT4 Blue Silver Purple For those who want basic heart rate-based features to keep their fitness training simple. Smart Coaching features: Smart Calories Lets you know exactly how many calories you ve burned. Your training, your product Available in a range of stylish colours to match your equipment or your mood! The products in this catalogue are just some of our newest and most popular items. Polar has something to help you with your training and exercise, no matter what your goal. If you just want to lose a little weight, want to keep improving with your training, or are getting ready for a top sporting event, we have the right product for you. Many of them can also be customised for your specific sport. Take a look at pages 26 and 27 for our entire line-up. 15

16 cycling Improve your cycling performance If you are a cycling enthusiast and want the best support for improving performance, Polar Cycling products are your choice. In addition to all essential cycling features, they come with Smart Coaching features. Balance training and rest with the Training Load feature, or see how your performance is improving with the Fitness Test. See results, faster. 16

17 RC3 GPS Black For cyclists who want integrated GPS and altitude with smart guidance. Smart Coaching features: Training Benefit Motivating feedback straight after exercise. Fitness Test Tells you exactly how your fitness is developing. Smart Calories Lets you know exactly how many calories you ve burned. Running Index Illustrates how your running performance is developing. Training Load Helps you find the perfect balance between rest and training. ZoneOptimizer Ensures you always train at the right intensity. Your training, your product Turn your RC3 GPS to a smart cycling computer by adding a cycling speed or cadence sensor and see how your cycling performance improves. Take a look at pages 26 and 27 for the entire product portfolio. 17

18 CS500+ cad Black For ambitious cyclists seeking improved cycling performance. Smart Coaching features: Training Load Helps you find the perfect balance between rest and training. Smart Calories Lets you know exactly how many calories you ve burned. OwnZone Guides you to train at the right intensity. Your training, your product The CS500+ cad comes with CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. and can be turned into an even more powerful cycling tool by adding the innovative Kéo power pedals. 18 Take a look at pages 26 and 27 for the entire product portfolio.

19 Take your training online Webservice Get motivation and support by taking your training online in our free service already used by millions of people just like you. PLAN: Before training, you can get a personalised training program or create your own detailed training sessions. TRAIN: While training, a Polar training computer makes it easy to follow the intensity, so that you can be sure you are training according to your training program. ANALYSE: After uploading training files, you can analyse your results in detail to learn more about your performance. The Training Load feature helps you avoid over or under training, and progress charts show how you improve. You can also share your success with your friends in Facebook and Twitter. We do our best to give you the best guidance, but the training part we leave to you! Join now at polarpersonaltrainer.com 19

20 Our Most Popular Accessories With Polar accessories you can upgrade your training computer, enhance the training experience and achieve a more complete understanding of your performance. For Outdoor Sports For Cycling G5 GPS sensor Add the small G5 GPS sensor to get your speed and distance in outdoor sports, as well as your route later on a map with compatible software/web service. CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. Add the CS speed sensor and you can see your cycling speed and distance. CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. Add the CS cadence sensor to measure your real-time and average pedaling rate of the ride. Keo Power Add Keo Power to your bike for accurate power output measurement in watts and to help you improve your cycling technique by measuring left/right balance and cadence. For Running For Data Transfer s3+ stride sensor Attach the small s3+ stride sensor onto your shoe to get your speed and distance as well as your Running Index to measure your running performance. DataLink With Polar DataLink, you can transfer your training files from your W.I.N.D. compatible training computer to your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com FlowLink With Polar FlowLink, you can transfer your training files from your GymLink compatible training computer to your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com To see our full range, go to Products / Accessories at 20

21 Feature List Fitness & Cross-training FT80 FT60 FT40 FT7 FT4 FT2 FT1 Heart Rate Training Heart rate bpm / % bpm / % bpm / % bpm / % bpm / % bpm bpm Automatic age-based heart rate zones 2) 2) Visual and audible target zone alarm Manual heart rate zones 2) 2) Polar OwnZone personal heart rate zones Polar EnergyPointer Polar OwnCal calorie expenditure Polar Fitness Test Polar STAR Training Program Polar Strength Training Guidance Polar OwnRelax relaxation test GPS sensor (G1) Speed / Pace / Distance Footpod - Stride sensor (S1) Speed / Pace / Distance Webservice Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com 1) 1) 1) 1) General User interface languages ENG, GER, FRA, SPA, POR, ITA, FIN ENG, GER, FRA, SPA, POR, ITA, FIN ENG, GER, SPA, FRA, ITA ENG, GER, ENG, GER, FRA, SPA, FRA, SPA, POR, ITA, FIN, POR, ITA, FIN, SWE SWE User replaceable battery Water resistant HeartTouch button-free operation of wrist unit Training file memory ENG ENG 1) requires FlowLink and WebSync software 2) upper limit Some features may require additional accessories. Complete product set options and product comparisons can be found at 21

22 Feature list Running & Multisport RS800CX RCX5 RC3 GPS RCX3 RS300X Heart Rate Training bpm / % / Heart rate bpm / % bpm / % bpm / % bpm / % % HRR Automatic age-based target zone Visual and audible target zone alarm Manual target zone Polar OwnZone personal heart rate zones Polar ZoneOptimizer personalised sport zones Polar Sport zones Polar OwnCal calorie expenditure Polar Fitness Test Polar OwnOptimizer personal training status Polar Training Benefit 5) 5) 5) Time and distance-based interval timers 5) 5) 5) Number of laps Sport Profiles 6) Editable training views GPS sensor (G5) Built-in GPS Back to start Distance - training, lap total and distance based interval Speed Limits Speed / Pace / Distance Speed / Pace-based target zones with visual and audible alarm Speed / Pace current, average and maximum Race Pace Route mapping via webservice / software 3) 2) 4) 2) Running Index Altitude, ascent and descent 5) 5) Altimeter and barometer Altitude, ascent and descent Temperature Footpod - Stride sensor (S3+) Average stride length Race Pace Running cadence 22

23 RS800CX RCX5 RC3 GPS RCX3 RS300X Running Index Speed / Pace / Distance Cycling Cadence sensor Cadence Cadence Limits Bike Speed sensor Race Pace Speed Limits Auto start / stop Incline and decline measurement Webservice Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com 2) 4) 2) 1) General User interface languages ENG, GER, FRA, SPA, ITA ENG, GER, FRA, SPA, POR, ITA, FIN, SWE ENG, GER, FRA, SPA, POR, ITA, NLD, DAN, FIN, NOR, SWE ENG, GER, FRA, SPA, POR, ITA, NLD, DAN, FIN, NOR, SWE ENG, GER, FRA, SPA User replaceable battery chargeable Water resistant splash proof HeartTouch button-free operation of wrist unit Training file memory ) requires optional FlowLink and WebSync software 2) requires optional DataLink and WebSync software 3) requires optional IrDA USB Adapter and WebLink software (Windows OS) 4) requires data transfer / charging micro USB cable and WebSync software 5) via web service 6) editable Some features may require additional accessories. Complete product set options and product comparisons can be found at 23

24 Feature list Cycling CS600X CS500+ cad RC3 GPS Bike Heart Rate Training Heart rate bpm / % / % HRR bpm / % bpm / % Automatic age-based target zone Visual and audible target zone alarm Manual target zone Polar OwnZone personal heart rate zones Polar sport zones Polar OwnCal calorie expenditure Polar Fitness Test Polar OwnOptimizer personal training status Number of laps Reminders calorie expenditure, distance or time based GPS sensor (G5) Built-in GPS Back to Start Distance training, lap, total and distance based interval Speed Limits Speed / Distance Speed / Pace-based target zones with visual and audible alarm Speed / Pace current, average and visual maximum Route mapping via web service / software 2) 3) Altitude, ascent and descent Altimeter and barometer Altitude, ascent and descent Temperature Cycling Cadence sensor Cadence Cadence Limits Bike Speed sensor Speed Limits Speed / Distance Auto start / stop 7) Incline and decline measurement Power Power Limits Left / right balance Cadence 24

25 Cycling Efficiency Index CS600X CS500+ cad RC3 GPS Bike Webservice Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com 2) 1) 3) General User interface languages ENG, GER, FRA, SPA, ITA ENG ENG, GER, FRA, SPA, POR, ITA, NLD, DAN, FIN, NOR, SWE User replaceable battery chargeable Water resistant splash proof splash proof splash proof Training file memory ) requires optional DataLink and WebSync software 2) requires optional IrDA USB Adapter and WebLink software (Windows OS) 3) requires data transfer / charging micro USB cable and WebSync software 7) requires CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. Some features may require additional accessories. Complete product set options and product comparisons can be found at 25

26 MY GOAL: Simple Training MY SPORT: Fitness & Cross-training FT7 Clear Training Guidance. FT4 Fitness Improvement. FT2 Easy Start to Fitness. FT1 First Step into Training. MY GOAL: More complete training information MY SPORT: Fitness & Cross-training Running & Multisport GPS compatible GPS compatible GPS FT80 Strength Training Guidance. FT60 Weekly Training Program. FT40 Fitness Guidance. RC3 GPS Integrated GPS. MY GOAL: Maximum performance and training data MY SPORT: Running & Multisport Cycling GPS compatible GPS compatible GPS compatible RS800CX Maximum Performance for Endurance Sports. RCX5 Optimised Training. CS600X Maximise Road Cycling Performance. CS500+ cad Functional Design for the Ride. 26

27 product portfolio GPS compatible RCX3 Instant Training Feedback. For more colour and box set options visit 27

28 Polar is chosen by athletes, teams and federations all around the world and is proudly associated with: Before you go... Buying a Polar product is only the start of your experience with us. We will be there to provide advice and assistance for your training, to help you get the most out of your new product. You can look forward to free first-class global after-sales support, including:»» 2-year international warranty»» Extensive helpdesk support»» Global service network»» New Zealand based service centre (Parnell, Auckland) Visit polarnz.co.nz for more information about Polar products Specifications may change without notice due to the manufacturer s continuous program of development. Connect with Polar Global facebook.com/ polarglobal twitter.com/ polarglobal youtube.com/ polarglobalchannel Distributed by Brittain Wynyard & Co Ltd 24 Heather Street, Parnell, Auckland 1052 Ph: (09) / Fax: (09)