Polar FT1 Heart Rate Monitor - Men's
Translucent Blue
- Included Polar T31 coded transmitter chest strap accurately measures your heart rate; transmitter is coded, eliminating interference from other heart rate monitors
- Watch offers average and maximum heart rate during total exercise time
- Heart-rate-based target zones help you train at the right intensity; manual target zone lets you define the zone as you want so it suits your training
- Visual and audible alarm alerts you every time your heart rate exceeds the upper limit or falls below the lower limit of your target zone
- HeartTouch function enables button-free operation of certain heart rate functions; simply bring the watch close to the transmitter on your chest to change functions
- Watch features include time of day (12 hr. or 24 hr.), date and weekday indicator, and backlight
- Polar FT1 heart rate monitor is water resistant to 30m (100 ft.)
Imported.
| Best use | Running, Fitness |
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| HRM included/integrated | Yes |
| Heart rate sensor type | Chest strap |
| Average heart rate | Yes |
| Heart rate target zone(s) | Yes |
| Time display | Yes |
| Illumination | Backlight |
| Average battery life | 2 years |
| User replaceable battery | Yes |
| Compatible fitness accessories | Heart rate monitor |
| Included fitness accessories | Heart rate monitor |
| Gender | Men's |
(31 reviews)
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Feb 6, 2016easy, accurate, durablebought it years ago and lasts. Easy, simple and accurate. Wish strap battery was easily replaceable thol
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Jan 20, 2016DisappointedI've been satisfied with my polar products in the past - the main problem here is that the instructions are so poor. I can see under "file" the total amount of time spent exercising, the ave...
Read More I've been satisfied with my polar products in the past - the main problem here is that the instructions are so poor. I can see under "file" the total amount of time spent exercising, the average heart rate and the maximum heart rate, but what the heck does the last number mean? Nothing in the instructions explains how to use the watch - you have to figure it out by trial and error.
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Jan 12, 2016waste of moneyI got this for a Christmas present and am so disappointed the packaging got thrown away. It takes forever for it to pick up my heart rate and then it says it's 40BPM when I know it's not - w...
Read More I got this for a Christmas present and am so disappointed the packaging got thrown away. It takes forever for it to pick up my heart rate and then it says it's 40BPM when I know it's not - when it gets above 100BPM it start tracking, maybe a records it a little high...I'm not quiet sure though because it spends about 10 minutes or more on each of the functions and rarely gets to telling me my heart rate - SOOOO frustrating. If you press the one "easy" button to try to get it to scan, it stops the whole workout. What a waste of money.
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Dec 1, 2015Breaks easily and causes a rashAfter less than 3 months of use, the transmitter was not sending a signal. I replaced the battery replaced and verified that the belt had a conductive connection to my skin. Still no signal....
Read More After less than 3 months of use, the transmitter was not sending a signal. I replaced the battery replaced and verified that the belt had a conductive connection to my skin. Still no signal. I was doubly irritated because my skin on either side of the POLAR transmitter battery holder was red and raw with a rash. Realized in reading about fixes that the belt had leaked the connective gel/fluid and caused the rash.
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Jun 18, 2015Easy to Read, easy to use, BasicI have an 8 year old Polar F1 that still works, but the transmitter belt has finally deteriorated (the plastic ends broke through). This FT1 is very similar, but the watch band looks suspect...
Read More I have an 8 year old Polar F1 that still works, but the transmitter belt has finally deteriorated (the plastic ends broke through). This FT1 is very similar, but the watch band looks suspect. I just received this, have used it two days and am concerned the "gel-rubber" band may not last. I will update over time. The one-button entries have a short learning curve and you won't regret the simplicity. After entering execute (start) you merely swipe your wrist past the chest sensor to toggle between heart rate, elapsed time and actual clock time. No buttons to push while working out! This is basic; no upload or tracking, but gives you right-now feedback of your workout intensity. The LARGE font is easy on these 60 YO eyes and preferable (to me) over the FT4/7 Polar's watch face and font size. The band is the only reason to not give it 5 stars.
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Jun 17, 2015I'm confusedI just purchased the FT1. The instructions are absolutely horrible!! The salesperson told me you can use your age to determine your target heart rate, but that's not hte case. I'm returning ...
Read More I just purchased the FT1. The instructions are absolutely horrible!! The salesperson told me you can use your age to determine your target heart rate, but that's not hte case. I'm returning it tomorrow.
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Apr 12, 2015JunkI have always been thrilled with my Polars, last one stopped working and could no longer change the battery for some reason. Purchased this in January and today, 3 months later it doesn't wo...
Read More I have always been thrilled with my Polars, last one stopped working and could no longer change the battery for some reason. Purchased this in January and today, 3 months later it doesn't work, transmitter strap not reading hr even after wetting the strap again. Save your money,
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Apr 10, 2015Good value, entry level deviceIt's a good value, does the few things it does well. A good choice for a first heart rate monitor while you're deciding how much money to invest. The official battery replacement method is g...
Read More It's a good value, does the few things it does well. A good choice for a first heart rate monitor while you're deciding how much money to invest. The official battery replacement method is going to cost you as much as a whole new unit, so consider it disposable after a year or two of use. There are videos on replacing the battery yourself, but it may ruin the waterproofing and will definitely void the warranty.
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