The Polar FT40 Fitness Training Computer

For all of the fitness maniacs and gym rats out there, a new product called the Polar FT40 training computer has entered the market of fitness gadgets. The Polar FT40 comes in a wrist watch or a chest strap. While the past fitness gadgets have assisted workout sessions such as allowing people to monitor their heart-rate, timed their run, keep track of distance ran, and their pace, the Polar FT40 adds a new feature to these already helpful tools for workout sessions. The Polar FT40 training computer allows an individual to see whether he/she is training in a fat-burning zone or simply a fitness zone. This information is extremely important to an individual who wants to maintain a certain workout in order to achieve their goal. The product has fraction type of display. Desonta Holder gives the example an example of how the product works:

“For example, if your fitness zone is a heart rate of 115 or higher, you'll always see the number 115 beneath a bigger number indicating your actual heart rate. You'll know to keep your heart rate below 115 if you want to be in the fat-burning zone and above 115 for the fitness zone.”

Those looking to lose some weight or maintain their weight will want to stay in the fat-burning zone. In the fitness zone, the individual will be giving himself or herself a high intensity workout while increasing their blood circulation to their muscles. Depending on the individual’s goals, this product can help them stay in certain zones to achieve their goals from maintaining their weight to extremely transforming their body.

Some other features includes a fitness test where the Polar FT40 helps you to determine you fitness level, from very low to elite. For this, the individual will wear the gadget and lie down for a few minutes as the FT40 measures his/her aerobic capacity. A chart is given in the user manual that helps you interpret the results. Also, after every training session, your calories burned, percentage of fat calories burned, average heart rate, max heart rate and time spent in either the fitness zone and/or fat-burning zone is displayed. The 50 most recent workout sessions are stored in your FT40 and can be transferred to polarpersonaltrainer.com where a journal with detailed graphs can be kept to monitor progress made.

Probably some of the greatest features of this product and the most overlooked is its simplicity and comfort. It is relatively easy to punch a couple of buttons to enter your weight, height, age, and sex. The chest strap and wrist watch is extremely comfortable and stays in place despite intense workouts. The product is also water proof, which allows you to swim with it.

Despite the Polar FT40 looking very much like a giga pet, it has many tools that helps you monitor your progress and hopefully can also help to motivate people to work for a more healthy and fit lifestyle.

-Sam Hua

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