The Polar FT80 heart monitor with white display was a huge leap forward for all those who love the features and looks of the Polar FT80 but were not
thrilled with how difficult the black screen was to read outdoors. Polar responded and the newest Polar heart rate monitor is awesome for both strength
training and outdoor workouts now correcting which was the watches biggest single problem - visibility in bright light.
We have always felt that the Polar FT80 heart monitor was the best strength training watch ever created. Now it is going to be much more usable for
running, cycling, and all forms of outdoor aerobic training. Add the G1 GPS sensor and you have an outdoor training companion that gives you accurate
speed and distance right on the face of the watch to go with all your heart rate based training data.
Polar's Strength Training Guidance feature is what truly sets the Polar FT80 apart from any other watch for strength training. It lets you know exactly
when to begin your next set to have the optimal impact upon your training and no other heart monitor has anything quite like it. Combined with the
graphical display of heart rate it is an awesome tool for those serious about improving their strength.
This Polar heart rate monitor has corrected the outdoor visibility issue and now brings all of the tools necessary to make a great outdoor training tool,
it already was the undisputed leader in the gym environment. Polar FT80 with a white display is also allows you to download all of your workout data
with the included Polar Flowlink data transfer device quickly and easily to Polar Personal Trainer software.
Your Polar FT80 heart monitor is also compatible with the S1 foot pod to measure speed and distance running as well as the G1 GPS sensor for all outdoor
sports allowing these Polar heart rate monitors to quickly adapt to the outdoors. For somebody who is serious about cross-training this is our absolute favorite
heart monitor thanks to the white display.
If you'd like help with the Polar FT80 or any of the fine Polar heart rate monitor products just give the experts a call at the Heart Rate Watch Company
at 866-586-7129.
Here is a complete list of all features:
Physical measurement functions:
- Auto age-dependent heart rate target zone and beats per minute or % of max
To help you workout efficiently, the Polar FT80 heart rate monitor determines your heart rate target zone limits automatically according to your age-based maximum heart rate (220 minus age). The limits are determined either in beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage (%) of your maximum heart rate, or as a heart rate reserve (% HRR). See also Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and Manual target zone.
- Avg. and maximum heart rate of training
- Heart rate as bpm / % / graphical trend (in Strength Training Guidance feature)
Heart rate is the measurement of the work your heart does. Heart rate can be expressed as the number of beats per minute or as percentage of your maximum heart rate. Heart rate can also be expressed as a percentage of your heart rate reserve, meaning the difference between your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate (HRR = HRmax - HRrest). In Polar software or during strength training, heart rate can be displayed as a graphical trend.
- HR-based target zones with visual and audible alarm
You can define your target zones for a training session based on heart rate to help define the right intensity. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.
- HRmax (user set)
- Manual target zone as bpm / %
This feature enables you to define the target zone as you want and is suitable for your training. You can set the target zone for your training as beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, or as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (HRR%).
- Polar Fitness Test
Polar Fitness Test measures your aerobic fitness at rest in just five minutes. The result, Polar Own Index, evaluates your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). With the Polar Fitness Test you can measure your aerobic fitness by yourself, automatically and without any exertion. All you need is your training computer. The Polar Fitness Test is as accurate in predicting the VO2max as any sub maximal fitness test. The test is based on heart rate and heart rate variability at rest and personal information.
- Polar Own Cal as calorie expenditure with fat percentage
Polar Own Cal calculates the number of calories expended during training. This feature allows you to follow the calories expended during one training session and cumulative calories expended during several training sessions. Some Polar products also estimate the fat-burning percentage (fat% on display), that is, calories expended from fat during a workout which is expressed as a percentage of the total calories burned.
- Polar Own Code (5kHz) coded transmission
Coded heart rate transmission automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to the Polar FT80 heart rate monitors. The training computer picks up your heart rate from your transmitter only. Coding prevents interference from other training computers.
- Polar Own Relax relaxation test
Polar Own Relax test is a feature that tells quickly and easily how relaxed your body is. During a five-minute relaxation session, your heart rate and heart rate variability are measured. Own Relax helps to track and improve overall well-being. Daily relaxation session can be done anywhere, anytime, lying down, or sitting comfortably with no talk or disturbing noises.
- Polar Own Zone personal heart rate zone
Polar Own Zone determines your personal heart rate limits for a training session. Depending on the day and time, your physical state may vary, for instance, if you are stressed or tired, or if you are not fully recovered from your latest training session, Polar can determine that information from your heart rate and guide you to your ideal training zone for that moment.
- Polar STAR Training Program
The adaptive and personalized Polar STAR Training Program helps you reach your training targets. The training program gives you weekly targets, including intensity and duration, for your training. The Polar STAR Training Program is based on your fitness level, activity level, training goal and personal information (weight, height, age and sex).
- Polar Strength Training Guidance
Polar Strength Training Guidance helps you to optimize your strength training by reading your heart rate and informing when your body is ready for the next set. It guides you how long to rest between each set in order to get the optimal impact. You can also download max. three strength training workouts to your training computer from Polar Personal Trainer software.
Data transfer:
- Compatible with Mac (Intel-based) opt. with Polar FlowLink
- Compatible with Polar Personal Trainer Software opt. with Polar FlowLink
G1 GPS sensor features:
- Distance training and total
Distance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.
- Speed/Pace current, average and maximum
Speed (km/h or mi/h) is measured with GPS, foot pod, stride sensor or cycling speed sensor. Pace (expressed as min/km or min/mile) stands for the rate of speed. Pace is usually used in running. By setting a target pace, you can follow how fast you need to run in order to reach a certain distance in a predefined time.
Recording features:
- Totals
Totals includes your training data starting from the last reset enabling you to follow your long-term training.
- Training files (with summaries) 100
- Weekly history
Weekly history gathers your weekly training data. By selecting a week, you can review your training data for the week.
S1 foot pod features:
- Distance training and total
Distance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance traveled during a training session. Trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip reset. Lap distance tells you the distance of one lap. Total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset. Odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.:
- Speed/Pace current, average and maximum
Speed (km/h or mi/h) is measured with GPS, foot pod, stride sensor or cycling speed sensor. Pace (expressed as min/km or min/mile) stands for the rate of speed. Pace is usually used in running. By setting a target pace, you can follow how fast you need to run in order to reach a certain distance in a predefined time.
Training features:
- Graphical target zone indicator
This feature points out graphically on the display the zone you are in during a training session helping you to stay on the desired intensity zone.
- Heart Touch button-free operation of wrist unit
When Heart Touch is on, different training information during training can be accessed without pressing buttons, for instance, when gloves make pressing buttons difficult, by bringing your Polar heart rate monitor close to your transmitter.
- Zone Lock
Zone Lock feature helps you to accumulate certain intensity. You can either lock a zone before a training session or during it by pressing a button when you are on the desired zone.
- Zone Pointer
Zone Pointer is a visible and moving symbol on the training computer display indicating whether you are inside the pre-set target zone. This feature helps you to reach the desired intensity/pace/speed/cadence targets.
Watch features:
- Back light
- Date and weekday indicator
- Display text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian
- Dual time zone
- Key Lock
By activating Key Lock, your Polar heart rate monitors buttons are locked, and accidental presses do not cause problems, for instance, during training.
- Low battery indicator
- Stop Watch
Stop watch can be used for timing, for instance, recording lap times. In some products, Stop Watch tells the total training time.
- Time of day (12/24h) with alarm and snooze
- User replaceable battery
- Water resistant to 50m
copyright 2013, Rusty Squire, author, support@heartratewatchcompany.com
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