Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch

Reviews of Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch

1.) Not that hard to use, just play with it
Reviewed by: Cub Fan
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Just like any gadget, you learn how to use all the functions on this watch by just playing around and pressing buttons. True, the manual should be clearer, and seems to be talking about doing things in a different order than what's really needed sometimes, but unfortunately that's the case with most electronics these days. It's really not all that hard to figure out, and anyway that's part of the fun of getting a new gadget (for some of us, anyway).
It has worked pretty well since I got it. Took a few trials to get the strap tight enough so it wouldn't slide down while running. About 1/4 mile into my first 5k wearing it that's exactly what happened, and my grand plan of closely monitoring my performance went up in smoke. I've had no problems with the receiver picking up my heart rate, or interference from power lines or cars.
So, all in all, highly recommended. I think it's got just the right level of functionality for me, someone who wants to train with a monitor to get a little faster running 5k's and 10k's, but it also makes running a little more interesting on those days you just don't feel like doing it.

2.) Getting me fitter
Reviewed by: average guy Palo Alto, CA USA
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A great device for fitness motivation for a newcomer. Before, when I was running and rowing it was difficult to be sure of progress, now I see that, for the same heart rate, I am, week on week, increasing my pace and distance. Highly recommneded.

On the downside: I was cautious and bought the entry level model. Now, I would probably go for a model with some of the extra features. The Polar personal trainer website is interesting, but not great.


3.) I don't run without it
Reviewed by: L. Boling San Diego, CA United States
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This heart rate monitor is my first, and is in the middle of my second marathon training season, and has gone with me to five half marathons. I bought it because of the dual timer. I started as a run walker and with two timers, it told me when to run and walk to take a walk break, and then got me back running again. I tuck the monitor underneath the bottom rim of my sports bra, and occasionally it slips down a bit, but mostly the elastic strap, not the actual monitor. I also used to have weird connection problems - out of the blue I would get impossibly readings. 95% of that has gone away since I got "buh bump," an electrode cream created by one of the makers of the polar watches.

I consider this watch an essential part of my running wardrobe. It always shows your heart rate, and you can toggle the top level of information including the time, calories, and other features. I follow my heart rate closely because I tend to push myself a bit much, and the beeping is a great reminder to slow down, as annoying as it is. I use all the manual features on it though as the fitness test or whatever it is to find out your minimum and maximum HR is lame.

I work out at 24 hour Fitness, and I was surprised to see that their machines are Polar machines, so I wear my monitor on the treadmills and there's lots of programs that I can use without having to hold the metal part of the machine. And what's cooler than knowing how many calories you burned/have to replace. ;-)

The only thing I wish this watch would have is the ability to store more than one run in the memory (though this was more important to me in the beginning), and that Polar was as good in their GPS line (like Garmin) as they are with the Heart Rate side. But I have to remind myself that the simplicity of running can be the best part, and my watch should reflect that.

4.) Still the BEST!
Reviewed by: shooter OKUSA
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I tried several other brands before came back to purchase this excellent HRM. I had an old Polar that displays only heart rate, more than 10 yrs old and still works, but I thought I want a little bit more.
The RS100 has a very good transmission range, unlike others that I couldn't even put it on my bike's handle bar. HRM functions are super simple, you don't need a degree in engineering to learn how to use it. The watch function is adequate. It is also a good looking watch, so you can use it for more than just working out. Buy it, you'll love it.

12/2/07: I am waiting for Polar support to get back with me. I had a maddening problem with this HRM. In time mode, all of a sudden, the watch shows the Polar logo on the top line instead of day of week and date. I read the manual no less than 10 times and wasted hours but could not switch it back. In 2 days, if I don't get an answer, it goes back to Amazon.
3/20/09: Still working great! I have been using it at least 3 times a week and have yet needed to replace the battery. Polar is the BEST!

5.) Great heart rate monitor for cardio
Reviewed by: S. Kahle Austin, TX
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The Polar RS100 is solid. This is my second - lost the first one.

I use it for measuring my heart rate swimming, biking and cardio with workouts.

I have seen a significant athletic performance increase by working the three heart zones of 65%, 75% and 85%.

My wife also uses one for her marathon training.

6.) Response to "Polar" logo problem
Reviewed by: Sofa Charlottesville, VA
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This is in response to the problem H. Dinh "shooter" reported in his/her comment posted on 11/20/07 in regards to the "Polar" logo appearing in the top line in Time mode instead of the date:

Just FYI I figured out how to fix this problem, because the same thing just happened to me today. I remember reading your comment when I was researching this model (RS100), and when it happened to me, I immediately thought about your comment. Anyway, if you hold down the upper right corner button (the up arrow) for about 2 seconds, it switches back and forth from the "Polar" logo to the date. I found this in the manual on page 3 in the bullet points describing each button's functions. The third bullet down in the function list for the up arrow says "Change the top row information in the Exercise recording mode and in the Time mode." I know this is easy to miss, but I hope you didn't trash your watch! Hope this helps.

As another point, I love this watch/HRM as well. It really lets me push myself when I'm working out. And I love that almost every cardio machine at the gym is compatible and is able to pick up my HR.


7.) Simple, easy to use, and reliable
Reviewed by: Kenneth W. Grzymalski Virginia Beach, VA
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I am a running novice and had received advice from several more experienced runners to utilize a heart rate monitor for my training. I saw this model as a way for me to easily monitor my heart rate during training. It has been reliable and easy to use. I have even used it while swimming. I haven't used the computer upload feature yet. I recommend this product for other novices.

8.) Excellent tool to help you achieve goals
Reviewed by: Scott Davis London, ON Canada
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I have had several Polar Heart Rate Monitors over the years and have even given them as gifts. I enjoy the ability to monitor my heart rate and stay within my Target Zone as well as set goals on the number of Calories that I burn. The more calories I burn the better I feel about eating a balanced diet and the odd treat. I have used for cycling, running, in the pool and for fun wear it on while driving on the Expressway to see how stressful those moments really are.

9.) My First Heart Rate Monitor
Reviewed by: SoCal Triathlete
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This is the first heart rate monitor I've ever purchased and it's extremely easy to use. All of the buttons are in the right places when you're running and the strap is pretty comfortable. Recommend this for anyone who cycles and runs like myself. The display is big enough to see if you want to glance at it quick on the run and the backlight works great for running at night.

10.) great starter watch!
Reviewed by: wendydoodle New York, NY
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I like this watch! It allows me to monitor my heart rate with percentages. Working out is more fun with this watch. It's also very easy to use.

11.) Perfect
Reviewed by: Nanda Deschamps New Hope, PA UA
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That was a really good choice. The purchase was delivered on time and it's been working perfect. Everything new!!!

12.) Polar RS100 my first HR monitor
Reviewed by: Jack NC
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I'm real happy I finally got around to buying one of these. I think the calories burned is perhaps as much as 100 per hour low, based on my comparing it with an ACSM formula, but that's no matter as long as its consistent. I like knowing what percentage of my heart rate I'm working at; it's gets me to work a little harder than I might otherwise on days when I don't have as much energy as others. It's comfortable and very easy to put on and take off.

13.) Super product
Reviewed by: BigWaveDave St Louis
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I had never used a heart rate monitor before and now I wont run without it. The feedback I get on run is great and helps me challenge myself towards the end of my run. The buttons on it are very intuitive. Very easy to start, get the lap splits, see you total time, lap time, number of laps, and see what time it is. This is a very good choice for a watch and heart rate monitor.

14.) Great Polar RS100 heart rate monitor
Reviewed by: The Shopaholic Planet Earth
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I'm very please with this purchase since I get lots of functions and utility's. I replace my old Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey) with this model and is like comparing a Ferrari with a Fiat. Basic functionality is there but this have a lot of goodies like calorie count, laps, stopwatch, and heart rate monitor, plus the new wearlink T31 coded transmitter which is more comfortable than the older models. Overall a heart rate monitor is key if you serious about getting fit and this is a great option.

15.) Works Well
Reviewed by: Scott Gage Cincinnati
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I got this heartrate monitor to improve my conditioning. I didn't want to work too easy or too hard. This monitor works very well. Wetting the electrodes on the chest strap is needed to get accurate readings, but that is simple to do. The wristwatch makes two distinct sounds to let you know if you are outside of the range that you setup. However, if you in a louder environment or listening to headphones, you won't be able to hear the sounds.

16.) Excellent Product
Reviewed by: Michael Mcadam East Hartford CT USA
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This is my first heart rate monitor. What an amazing product, it is very easy to use and set up. I especially love the calorie count feature and the ability to link to machine monitors, this has dramtically improved my workouts.

17.) Great product
Reviewed by: Ignite Toronto, Ontario
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All the other reviews are dead on, I just wanted to add another 5 star review to say that this watch is awesome. Its really not that hard to use, just read the manual and play around with it. Highly reccomended for runners looking for their first heart rate monitor plus stopwatch

18.) Polar RS100
Reviewed by: Eric J. Oconnor
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Watch works as advertised. I had problems with the first one I order, no problem exchanging. Chest strap is comfortable and easy to activate with just a little water. A good basic monitor

19.) Excellent running watch and heart monitor!
Reviewed by: bvanstaa
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There's a reason Polar sits on top of the heart-rate monitor heap, and that's because they do it better than anyone else. This watch/monitor has received accolades for years from runners, all well-deserved. It worked straight out of the box, the manual was clearly written, and I have been happily sweating and putting this monitor through its paces as I train for my next half marathon.

20.) HRM that actually works!
Reviewed by: matthew
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I had tried a timex hrm before this and it didnt even come close in accuracy. Even though the RS100 is a bit more than some of the timex models its well worth the money. It is accurate and simple enough to use. I would actually reccomend this one over the RS200 since that model seems to have more problems. The only gripe I had was the T31 chest strap which always felt like it was slipping down while I ran. Although my dog has recently destroyed the T31 transmitter and I am looking forward to getting the Wearlink chest strap which looks to be an improvement over the contemporary design. Apparently my dog didnt like the T31 either....

21.) Know how you are training
Reviewed by: Susana Hernandez
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It is simply the best product anyone can give themselves to workout, because you know exactly what you are doing. It gives you heart rate, calories, fat%, you can gradute so it lets you know on what basis you want to work out.

I wont work with out it

22.) LOVE THIS HRM!
Reviewed by: mommaT Virginia
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I recently purchased this Heart rate monitor less then a week ago..took me a day to get all the functions down and I wore it for the first time yesterday while working out.. I have wanted one for a LONG time and while working out yesterday I saw I burned 400 calories running 2 miles and another 400 during my Weight lifting class "body pump" which lasts and hour...I was so suprised I cant wait to wear it again and try to burn more and more...5 stars from me!

23.) Very happy
Reviewed by: M. Conlon Murray, UT USA
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This is one of the few items I have purchased that has greatly exceeded my expectations. I love it.

24.) Lovin it
Reviewed by: Guns Are Not Evil Houston, TX USA
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I bought this over a year ago. I use it constantly for biking, running, and general fitness. I bought this item specifically because it provides for lap tracking (this is a running monitor vs the fitness monitors that do not offer this feature). I did try to use it for swimming but the chest strap will not stay in place. I am using a strapless monitor for this purpose though I don't think it is quite as accurate.

25.) New toy = win.
Reviewed by: Insanelybored San Francisco, CA
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Got it today, took it for a test run.
Awesome is the one word for it.

It took me about 5 minutes to configure it fully. Granted, I would probably say I'm above average when it comes to figuring gadgets out so don't feel bad if it takes a little longer. It seemed rather intuitive to me, but when I showed it to my roommate he was completely lost.

This is the perfect self-motivation tool for someone that wants to lose weight, burn fat, and ultimately get in better shape.
Speaking as a soon-to-be (250 hours through a 500 hour program) personal trainer, I consider this a solid investment for myself.

You don't need to be a total fitness nerd to love this toy. If you're just looking to burn fat and lose weight without paying for training (which is understandable given the current state of the economy), I would highly recommend this (type of) watch to help you achieve your fitness goals. Whatever they may be.

26.) Great features, no overpriced frills
Reviewed by: C. Brown Baltimore, MD, USA
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It's unisex, easy to use, and has all of the features a runner needs without all of the expensive frills. I chose the RS100 because it had features that the women-specific watches did not, including interval timers, two zone limit monitors, and a back light (essential if you run at night or cross train in spin class where the lights are usually low). I recommended spending a half hour reading the manual and setting up the watch that way. It covers every feature simply and clearly.

Being able to set my own heart rate and percentage limits is great since those numbers change as my fitness improves. I also like that the running total tells me the percent of calories burned from fat, super essential for proper training.

The total only keeps track of one run at a time, which is fine. I log my runs in an Excel spreadsheet and I've found this to be more useful than storing them in the watch because I can write all sorts of formula combinations and create averages and see a big picture and completely geek out. Other models allow you to upload logs to the Polar website but paying the extra money wasn't worth it for me. I like doing that stuff myself.

The medium chest strap fits me fine once it is adjusted (female, 34" chest) and stays in place. Be sure to moisten the transmitters before wearing, a few drops of water will do, your sweat will take care of the rest ...

My only issue is that the watch is a little bulky for my small wrists, which causes some discomfort at times, but I've come up with a few workarounds to solve the bulky problem:

1. I wear it somewhat loose but not so loose that it spins around on its own. This keeps some of the pressure off. It's loose enough that I can manually rotate the face around to the inside of my wrist if I need to.

2. For longer runs, I sometimes wear the watch strapped to my gear belt or zipped in my pocket. Since the watch has interval timers and warning beeps when I go out of zone, I've been able to keep track using my hearing instead of my eyes. The beep is pretty loud so as long as my headphones aren't cranked, I can still hear it.

3. The treadmills at my gym are Polar ready so they pick up the transmission without me having the wear the watch. While the treadmill doesn't have any logging features, I can at least keep track of my heart rate during a run if I don't want to wear the watch.

Overall, it's a great running computer for the money.

27.) Sleek and New
Reviewed by: book raven nyc
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I was addicted to my Polar s-120 for a few years, then I lost it. Now the Rs100 has given me more functions, easier to program, and prettier to wear. The Polar OwnCode strap technology, doesnt allow other heart rate monitors to disturb my heart rate monitoring during group excercises. The HR% of max feature, and the calories/fat burned data are now a new addiction. Log files I can now easily find and analyze.

28.) Most Solid HR Monitor
Reviewed by: Steve Jackson St. Peters, MO United States
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This is my fourth HR monitor. I've owned a Nike (garbage), two Timex models (one solid and one I returned). I bought this one because it had three lines of information so I would know my total time and my lap time.

Some points:
- For the first month the watch never gave me an inaccurate HR. Since then I've had two instance when it's been whacky (you know, shows you at 185 when you're at 145). My previous HR monitors were MUCH worse than the Polar on this account.
- The three lines is nice, however it does not allow you to swap the lap time with the total time. I would much prefer the lap time to be in the middle or at least bigger (it's hard to read when you're doing a hard run and you're bouncing around).
- There is a lap number. I like that a lot.
- If you press and hold the button a little too long it will pop up Limits and adjustments and whatnot. This is annoying and happens too easily.
- If you use the light/indiglo while using the stopwatch it will automatically light up whenever you hit lap/stop afterwards. This is a great feature. Often I'm running in the dark and this feature is a lifesaver.
- Getting the information from the watch is just OK. Not terrible, but not as streamlined as the simple Timex HR monitor I previously used.
- I don't use the totals. I have a database for that.

The bottom line is that HR monitors are pretty unreliable generally. After 2 months, this model has been solid. I would still like a tweak here or there because of my personal preferences.

29.) Great product
Reviewed by: Suzanne Cardenas Mather, CA
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Based on other reviews I choose the RS100. I love it! I really enjoy using it in the water for my laps. That was a awesome surprise. I would recommend this product, but had troubles during my last half marathon and bike ride. I couldn't get it to read my heart rate and keep it for the duration of my workout. Disappointing to carry it without it working and not quite sure why, but next time I will make sure its working with no interference before heading to the start line.

30.) Good product
Reviewed by: AmazonUser
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Works well. Good features. I think for the extra money this is a better value than the really inexpensive models that offer heart rate and nothing else.

31.) Just what I needed !!
Reviewed by: Superman USA
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I have had some another HR watches, but nothing like this, this is just great, I've been using is since the very first day, no problems so far, easy setup, ease to navegate thru all features.
I use it most in my spinning class, also while I'm running and sometimes when I play outdoor soccer, it gives you an idea of your workout.
Haven't try in the pool, I'm just afraid stop working, but I'll give a try once the summer comes
:).
If you are planing to buy a HR Monitor watch, this is one of the best options, Timex are good, but compare with the price this is much better.
Sunnto watches are nice, but to small for me, and a little bit more expensive.
I love my "chaparrita".


32.) Nice quality and features for an entry level unit!
Reviewed by: Mom to Z and M Montgomery, AL USA
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Nice quality, display, appearance, etc. I'm pleased with the unit with one exception: I wish it would show time of day and heart rate on a single display. I should have examined the features more closely before buying.

33.) Review Polar RS100
Reviewed by: Martu Houston
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Very practical and good relationship between quality/price of the product. Relatively easy to use and hasall the functions I need for monitoring my weekly jogging performance

34.) Good even for a newby
Reviewed by: T. Thompson
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This is my first heart rate monitor. Bought it after comparing reviews, and I'm not disapointed. It is easy enough to figure out, and the instruction manual helps you get there quickly with good illustrations and descriptions, and a layout that helps you find what you're looking for. I've used it while doing ligher weight supersets as a fatburning/toning exersize, to keep my heartrate within the zone. It is simple enough to use that I was able to read a few targeted pages in the manual, fiddle with it for about 5min, then go get started. So far I have not had any problems with the watch losing contact, except for the first trial-run when I didn't put any moisture on the electrodes in the band.

35.) Product is as it is advertised to be
Reviewed by: Walter S. Handy
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This product has more functions than I am likely to use but it is easy to read. This is my second polar heart rate monitor having replaced the battery in the first watch several times. I was ready for a newer model. The watch band is very comfortable to wear, something that cannot be said for all "speciality" watches.

36.) Good exercise equipment
Reviewed by: Dave Mukilteo, WA USA
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Polar RS100 is a pretty good cardio monitor. Everything works as advertised. However the whole body is made of plastic including the wrist strap (part of the body). If the strap breaks then you have to buy another watch. Also the metal buckle on the strap is not designed right. The strap has a hard time to get around the buckle. This might induce material fatigue for the strap. I like the transmitter with a changeable battery. I don't want to throw away the transmitter (chest strap) even though it might be inexpensive. It is not good for the environment.

37.) Excellent to
Reviewed by: Marcelo Goncalves SP, Brazil
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For people who are interest in get the control of the running without complex features and a very good price. The only feature that I miss is measuring the distance.

38.) Good fitness computer
Reviewed by: BerlinMan From Europe by way of Dallas
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Quality product would recommend for anyone who wants to better understand what you doing while working out. Only con is no heartrate value display.

39.) POLAR RS100
Reviewed by: Phillip M. Gonzalez
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Good product. Exactly what I expected. It serves the purpose for a basic running watch.
Will buy other polar products based on future needs.

40.) Decent Product, Decent Value
Reviewed by: R. Pettey California
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Purchased as a replacement HRM, The unit does what its intended to do and it does it well. The quirks of changing face information or retrieving data takes a while to learn and get used to. The push-button sequencing doesn't always seem intuitive, but - the good news is - its easy to learn. I don't use my HRM as a watch except as a convenience after working out, so that feature is fairly useless to me, anyway. One simple improvement would be a strap thats a notch or two bigger - I have to wear my unit at the end notch making it somewhat more difficult to fasten and unfasten.
Given the quirks and a design you have to grow into, its a decent product and a fair value.

41.) Missing one option
Reviewed by: Michael A. Latorre Seattle, WA USA
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I purchased an earlier model of a Polar heart rate monitor a number of years ago. At that time I had no experience with heart rate monitors but always interested in new gagets not only to measure intensity and consistency of daily exercse but also to enhance interest in exercising. I can't remember the model but it was basic and met my needs. I would probably still be using it other then I lost it.

In replacing it I accessed the Polar web site and shopped around. Since it had been a few years since my original purchase I was sort of overwhelmed with the various models. I settled on the Polar RS100 which was an upgrade from the original monitor I purchased. It is an excellent device but missing one option I would really like. It does not have the capability to download data into a laptop. This was unclear to me on the Polar webpage and I'm sure Polar would have exchanged it for me, but it wasn't worth the hassle of sending it back. If I had to do it over again I would purchase the model that has the download capability.

Summary: This is an excellent product with all the basic functions, a stop watch, and an alarm. If you want download capability the RS100 is not the model.

42.) Challenging to program
Reviewed by: L. Anzalone Carmel, Indiana
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I was warned that this watch would be difficult to program and the other reviewers were right on the money. The manual isn't much help and nothing about the design is intuitive. I'll probably never take advantage of all the features because I won't have the patience to grind through the programming. I probably should have purchased a more basic watch for a lot less money.

43.) Good, but could be simpler
Reviewed by: Andre Souza Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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It's a great heart rate monitor, but it's a little complicated.

I think they could make it easier to use, but it has some cool features.

44.) Polar sin la funcion mas importante
Reviewed by: Gonzalito Venezuela
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Este modelo es buenisimo, pero le falta lo mas importante, oder calcular al terminar de entrenar con el toque de un boton, en un lapso de tiempo q uno programe (normalmente es 1 minuto) la recuperacionlograda despues del ejercicio( exactamente el numero de pulsaciones q desciende nuestro corazon en un minuto una vez parado el entrenamiento)
Este dato es muy importatnte para medir los avances en aduision o perdida de condicion fisica

45.) Not the Polar quality of the past- Cheap and nasty
Reviewed by: Robert Buchan Huntersville, NC
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I have been using a Polar S120 for 5 years and when it finally broke I decided to go with a polar again without any research other than finding a similar model. If I am happy with a product I stick with it. I also travel extensively and Polar T31 chest straps work with 99% of gym equipment out there unlike my Garmin 305 which works with no other equipment, this being a primary reason for investing in another Polar. After duly doing my research I decided that as I was only using this for travel training the RS100 was the way to go. The item that was delivered wouldn't turn on. I sent it back for a replacement. I also noticed that it was flimsy and cheap looking compared to the S120. The replacement arrived and it activated just fine. However I realized that my due diligence was poor and this watch had only one HR zone. No worries its just for travel. This watch lasted 3 workouts before the HRM malfunctioned. I sent it back for a refund and am now looking at other brands and higher priced models.

46.) Biker in DC
Reviewed by: G. Gaboury Washington DC
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The HRM malfunctioned during first use - a four hour ride. Polar seems to be having some QA problems.

Features of Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch

If running is what you do to stay in shape, the RS100 will give you valuable feedback that can help improve your fitness or lose those last few pounds. It combines all the heart rate features you need with the stopwatch you're used to. Track your average heart rate and time for each lap, so you can integrate heart rate easily into your fitness running program.

In order to reach your fitness goals, you need to exercise at the right intensity. The Polar RS100 wrist heart rate monitor helps you to easily and accurately measure your heart rate to help you get to just the right intensity or your exertion level. This basic HRM features added stopwatch and time-of-day watch features as well as extra-large digits for easy readability. The Time in Target Zone feature calculates the amount of total exercise time spent in your personal target zone. You can use this feature together with the Total Exercise Time to determine the effectiveness of your exercise program.

The RS100 displays heart rate as beats per minute (beats per minute) and as a percentage of the maximum heart rate. The Target Zone feature can be set manually or automatically (for age/weight), and the RS100 provides visual and auditory alarms when you've moved away from the zone. Other features include dual time zone, alarm with snooze, and water resistance to 50 meters.

It's a great choice for using in large groups, where other exercisers might be using wireless training gear that could interfere with your own signal. The RS100's coded transmission prevents crosstalk with other monitors so you'll get a personalized workout--even in a class environment. It also includes the following exclusive Polar features:

• Polar OwnCal: This feature shows your energy expenditure during one exercise session as well as your accumulated kilocalories during several exercise sessions. You can set daily and weekly exercise goals in terms of calorie expenditure with the OwnCal feature. Because the OwnCal tracks both the energy expenditure during one exercise session and the accumulated kilocalories during a longer time e.g. one week, it helps in achieving both short term and long term goals.
• Polar OwnZone: This feature guides you through an appropriate warm-up routine and automatically determines a safe and effective exercise heart rate zone--your OwnZone--while taking into account your current physical condition.

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.

Note:
Polar heart rate monitors are precision instruments; consumers are not advised to change their own battery. Polar recommends that all service be done by an authorized Polar Service Center which will include a warranty for 90 days on repairs and 6 months for batteries.

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.

1.) Improve your training with watch-style heart rate monitor with stopwatch functionality;
2.) Monitor your intensity level to ensure you achieve the desired goal for each workout;
3.) Calculates the amount of total exercise time spent in your personal target zone;
4.) Comes with Polar T31 coded transmitter, which prevents interference from other nearby monitors;
5.) Backed by a 2-year warranty;

Package Height x Length x Width: 6.9 in. x 6.9 in. x 5.2 in.
Package Weight: 0.85 lbs.

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