Polar FT60 Works great, on land and in water. Helps motivate you
I spent probably a month researching heart rate monitors. I was looking for all-in-one watch that would have GPS, barometer, thermometer, compass AND a heart rate monitor. I came close with Suunto vector but it does not tell you calories burnt, avg and max heart rate so I kept looking and ultimately realized I can't have it all.
The reason I went with FT60 was a)I have had a polar before and it worked great b)compared to others it had the best reviews and c)I wanted something that could track my historic data and maybe even help me set goals along the way with being a virtual coach to some degree.
I have had the watch for 3 weeks now and still am loving it. I find the menus easy to navigate, it looks great, and I can use it both in the pool as well as for all other workouts.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Polar FT60 Pretty happy with the FT60
Polar FT60 Pretty happy with the FT60
I've been using my FT60 for about 4 months now, and I LOVE IT!! Never gives me any problems. Only time it doesn't track my workouts, is when I forget to activate it (doh! user error). Seems to be very accurate. And it really shows me that the caloric burn estimates on the machines at the gym are way off, almost all the time. Chest strap took a little getting used to, but it was a new thing strapped to my chest. Now that I'm used to it, it's VERY comfortable. I'm VERY tough on my watches.... I can kill a Timex in 10 days or less (takes a licking.... NOT). I workout 5-6 days a week, doing cardio + weights for 2+ hrs per session. This HRM/watch has held up wonderfully. I'm also not gentle when I take it off, I just throw it into the gym bag, and it normally falls to the bottom where it gets knocked around a bit. Again never a problem from it. I'd buy it again without hesitation.
I've been using my FT60 for about 4 months now, and I LOVE IT!! Never gives me any problems. Only time it doesn't track my workouts, is when I forget to activate it (doh! user error). Seems to be very accurate. And it really shows me that the caloric burn estimates on the machines at the gym are way off, almost all the time. Chest strap took a little getting used to, but it was a new thing strapped to my chest. Now that I'm used to it, it's VERY comfortable. I'm VERY tough on my watches.... I can kill a Timex in 10 days or less (takes a licking.... NOT). I workout 5-6 days a week, doing cardio + weights for 2+ hrs per session. This HRM/watch has held up wonderfully. I'm also not gentle when I take it off, I just throw it into the gym bag, and it normally falls to the bottom where it gets knocked around a bit. Again never a problem from it. I'd buy it again without hesitation.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Polar FT60 Perfect to monitor.
Polar FT60 Perfect to monitor.
If you do not have a personal trainer and you need an exercise program, this is what you need; my husband is more motivated to go to the gym. I use the program to lose weight and he uses the program to improve his physical condition. We are rated every week based on our personal work; it really makes you keep on track. I use polar since 10 years ago and they are fantastic. Whenever I take it for service, I get it back as if it was a new one.
If you do not have a personal trainer and you need an exercise program, this is what you need; my husband is more motivated to go to the gym. I use the program to lose weight and he uses the program to improve his physical condition. We are rated every week based on our personal work; it really makes you keep on track. I use polar since 10 years ago and they are fantastic. Whenever I take it for service, I get it back as if it was a new one.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Polar FT60 Best HRM out there.
Polar FT60 Best HRM out there.
This is probably the best HRM out there. I use it and just love it. It keeps me within zones as I tend to far exceed the upper HR limit as I exercise vigorously. Easy to set up and use. I highly recommend to those devoted to getting or maintaining a healthy body.
Polar FT60 Very nice.
Had this FT60 for about 2 weeks now. First off, very nice looking watch, has some weight but not heavy like a dive watch. The chest strap is really flexiable, was really surprised by this, thought it would be like the old school one. Feature wise it has a lot, infact Im still dialing my watch in to make it work for me. Use the forums, dial in the watch. Heart rate is accurate to +/- 1 beat. You can upload to the site via the Flowlink ( Does not come with watch).
*Update* 11 Jun 2011
Still using this device, lost about 25lbs with it. Pretty simple in concept. Every week you get 3 heart rate zone and X amount of time you should train in each one. I have had weeks with trophy's and weeks without as i have gone 180-ish% of that heart rate zone. Ordered the RCX5 and will compare. Update coming in the next few months.
This is probably the best HRM out there. I use it and just love it. It keeps me within zones as I tend to far exceed the upper HR limit as I exercise vigorously. Easy to set up and use. I highly recommend to those devoted to getting or maintaining a healthy body.
Polar FT60 Very nice.
Had this FT60 for about 2 weeks now. First off, very nice looking watch, has some weight but not heavy like a dive watch. The chest strap is really flexiable, was really surprised by this, thought it would be like the old school one. Feature wise it has a lot, infact Im still dialing my watch in to make it work for me. Use the forums, dial in the watch. Heart rate is accurate to +/- 1 beat. You can upload to the site via the Flowlink ( Does not come with watch).
*Update* 11 Jun 2011
Still using this device, lost about 25lbs with it. Pretty simple in concept. Every week you get 3 heart rate zone and X amount of time you should train in each one. I have had weeks with trophy's and weeks without as i have gone 180-ish% of that heart rate zone. Ordered the RCX5 and will compare. Update coming in the next few months.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Polar FT60 Watch Great product.
Polar FT60 Watch Great product.
I bought an FT60 after using an FT7 for a year. Black with white screen.
My workouts are typically cardio followed by weights and I really like to see how effectively my workout is going.
The FT7 was reliable but I wanted some more immediate feedback than just Calories / HR and to be able to track how I was doing in terms of fat burn vs fitness - during not after my workout.
The immediate feedback provided by this HR monitor is great - you get to set a goal in terms of weight loss vs improving fitness, and weekly calorie and zone time goals. It will tell you what zone you are currently training in, how you should divide your workout between the three zones and if you are entirely outside (above or below) them (going too hard or not hard enough).
This is exactly what I was looking for.
It is also a nice watch that I can wear outside the gym - the FT7 quite frankly looks like a cheap plastic toy.
The strap on this watch is also pretty big if you need a watch for a bigger wrist.
I would definitely recommend this watch - would have gotten the FT80 but I heeded the warnings on this site.
I bought an FT60 after using an FT7 for a year. Black with white screen.
My workouts are typically cardio followed by weights and I really like to see how effectively my workout is going.
The FT7 was reliable but I wanted some more immediate feedback than just Calories / HR and to be able to track how I was doing in terms of fat burn vs fitness - during not after my workout.
The immediate feedback provided by this HR monitor is great - you get to set a goal in terms of weight loss vs improving fitness, and weekly calorie and zone time goals. It will tell you what zone you are currently training in, how you should divide your workout between the three zones and if you are entirely outside (above or below) them (going too hard or not hard enough).
This is exactly what I was looking for.
It is also a nice watch that I can wear outside the gym - the FT7 quite frankly looks like a cheap plastic toy.
The strap on this watch is also pretty big if you need a watch for a bigger wrist.
I would definitely recommend this watch - would have gotten the FT80 but I heeded the warnings on this site.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Polar FT60 Watch Great HRM! Flawless Performance.
Polar FT60 Watch Great HRM! Flawless Performance.
This is my first HRM and I love it. I've been using it for almost 6 months and it is solid as a rock, setup was easy, read-out is clear and features are just what I need. Not too much. Not too little. Tracks my HR w/o issue every time. Keeps me in the right zone every workout.
I use my HRM when swimming, running, HIIT, elliptical and weight training.
I bought a Polar RS300x for my girlfriend and have had nothing but problems. Maybe it's a fluke - I hope it is- but still, nothing but problems with the RS300x. Nothing but satisfaction and solid performance with my FT60. The FT60 feels solid, well built and large, easy to read display.
This is my first HRM and I love it. I've been using it for almost 6 months and it is solid as a rock, setup was easy, read-out is clear and features are just what I need. Not too much. Not too little. Tracks my HR w/o issue every time. Keeps me in the right zone every workout.
I use my HRM when swimming, running, HIIT, elliptical and weight training.
I bought a Polar RS300x for my girlfriend and have had nothing but problems. Maybe it's a fluke - I hope it is- but still, nothing but problems with the RS300x. Nothing but satisfaction and solid performance with my FT60. The FT60 feels solid, well built and large, easy to read display.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Polar FT60 Heart Rate Monitor ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!
Polar FT60 Heart Rate Monitor ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!
I'm not a professional athlete or a runner, but I have a goal to get in the best shape of my life before my next birthday (won't mention that exact number!). I also used it as an incentive to quit smoking (which I have actually done!). I've been using the Polar FT60 for about a month now and I look around at the gym and wonder why everyone else doesn't have one! It is an awesome motivational tool... (I have had a bit of a glitch in using the Flowlink to download my data to my iMac, but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that they'll help me straighten that out. Otherwise, I'll resort to using my brother's PC to download the info.) Thumbs up, though. No regrets on the purchase.
I'm not a professional athlete or a runner, but I have a goal to get in the best shape of my life before my next birthday (won't mention that exact number!). I also used it as an incentive to quit smoking (which I have actually done!). I've been using the Polar FT60 for about a month now and I look around at the gym and wonder why everyone else doesn't have one! It is an awesome motivational tool... (I have had a bit of a glitch in using the Flowlink to download my data to my iMac, but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that they'll help me straighten that out. Otherwise, I'll resort to using my brother's PC to download the info.) Thumbs up, though. No regrets on the purchase.
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