Polar RS400 Heart Rate Monitor Review

The Polar RS400 Heart Rate Monitor is for runners that want a lot of data and software to analyze it. Water resistant to a depth of 50 meters, you can also add on a foot pod.

In today's world, heart rate training is utilized by the top-class athletes. Polar, the leading heart rate monitor brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide, has recently launched the Polar RS400 heart rate monitor into the market. Fully loaded with various pioneering training attributes, the Polar RS400 heart rate monitor wrist watch is a great alternative for devoted runners.

The Polar RS400 heart rate monitor is for serious runners. The runner can analyze the stored data of the workout using the new ProTrainer 5 software, which is considered to be one of the best training analysis software available in the market. An optional S1 foot pod can be added to the device to record speed and distance. This helps a runner that enters numerous sport events each year by aiding him/her in keeping a close eye on the related factors affecting the performance. Added to this is the Running Index feature will helps the athlete in improving their running performance.

Polar RS400 Heart Rate Monitor Watch

The data stored in the RS400 can be transferred to your PC through the infraRed download (or optional IrDA USB Adapter)which saves up to 99 workout files into memory. RS400 assists in planning and executing workout sessions so as to obtain desired training outcomes. Predetermined intervals provides for the most advantageous exercise routine since it begins with a warm-up and covers the aspects of average heart-rate zone and the relaxation time as well. The SportZone feature pre-defines the target zone centered on the percentage of maximum heart rate.

Data from the RS400 can also be transferred to the PolarPersonalTrainer WebLink software to generate a complete on-line training diary that you can share with others. The Polar OwnZone Advanced feature helps in accessing your individual heart rate limits for a particular workout session. Polar OwnCal computes the calorie expenditure and fat burned based on age, weight, height, heart rate and exertion level. The Polar Fitness Test together with Polar OwnIndex assesses your fitness level to predict your standard VO2 max lung capacity.

Polar RunningIndex evaluates your total well being along with running efficiency. The S1 Foot Pod transmitter transmits the data related to speed, distance and pace to the wrist component. The Polar WearLink heart rate transmitter operates using coded transmissions so as to avoid cross-talk by other heart rate monitors or like devices. Apart from these, the watch has the following features: indicates the time, has built-in alarm, shows dual time zone, shows the date and day, has a stopwatch, and a low-battery indicator. The wrist unit is water-resistant up to 50 meters.

The Polar RS400 heart rate monitor coupled with the stopwatch makes it an useful gadget for the active endurance athletes. The device also has one of the largest display screens of heart monitor watches, which is totally user-friendly and easily accessible.