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Polar F4 Heart Rate Monitor

Fitness > Heart Rate MonitorsRated: 4 by 7 reviews.

Backcountry.com

If your humungous heart rate monitor watch looks like it would fit your ankle better than your wrist, switch to the Polar F4 Heart Rate Monitor—a sleek, small design just for women. Not only will this Polar heart rate monitor watch fit you better, it also tells you the zone you're in, which allows you to focus on your workout. The F4 tells you how many calories you burned during a workout, so you can figure out how many ice cream sundaes you can eat when you're finished. Use the F4 Heart Rate Monitor as your daily watch as it shows time of day, date, and day of the week.

Jenson USA

It comes with all the standard features of a Polar heart rate monitor but is designed to fit around a woman's wrist.  It includes Polar's ZonePointer features that helps you stay in your Target Zone and track the calories you burn during a workout.  It has a stopwatch and button free operation.
 
Polar Exercise Features
    * Wireless ECG accurate Heart Rate
    * Heart Rate displayed as bpm or % of maximum
    * Polar OwnCal
    * Target Zones with Visible & Audible Alarm
    * ZonePointer
    * Fitness Bullets (every 10 minutes in target zone)
    * Maximum & Average Heart Rate of Exercise
    * Exercise Date
 

FinishLine.com

For you who want to get a fitter body by knowing how many calories you have burned. The small and simple F4 gives you accurate information and motivates you to reach your targets.

Alarms:Target zones, audible and visual
Altimeter:No
Backlight / Electroluminescent:No
Band Type:PU
Barometer:No
Chronograph:Yes
Compass:No
Heart Rate Monitor:Yes
PC Compatible:No
Recommended Use:Running, cycling, aerobic activities
Size:Small
Stopwatch:Yes
Thermometer:No
Warranty:2 Years
Waterproof:Water resistant to 30m
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ColorSize
Fitness HRMN/A
Black
Black
 99.95
Blue Ice
Blue Ice
91.5089.95
Black Amber91.50 
Black Thunder91.50 
Red Berry91.50 

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Polar F4 Heart Rate Monitor Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Uber Functional

Rating:*****

I just received my Polar HRM about a week ago. I used it for the first time this week - - - I love it! It shows how many calories you've burned, as well as min/max heart rates. You can switch back to the time, and it will continue to track heart rate and calories burned.

On a side note, when setting it up, make sure that you set the time correctly (12-hr vs. 24-hr) the first time, as I set mine for 24 hr and I haven't figured out how to change it back.

The chest strap is super comfortable, much more so than I thought it would be. I don't even notice it once it's on. Hint: put it under your sports bra and use it to keep the strap in place.The watch is comfortable; this is something that I specifically notice, since I am not a watch-wearer. It looks great, and is pretty girly :)

Enjoy!

gabrielle.2198741 at Backcountry.com on 04/20/2009

Great entry level HR Monitor

Rating:*****

This is a great entry level heart rate monitor. It is super easy to use and does exactly what it's supposed to do. Comfortable chest strap and watch strap. It reads accurately and its nice that my gym has cardio equipment that is Polar ready and I don't need to wear the watch when I'm just using the cardio equipment.

gspann212101596 at Backcountry.com on 12/21/2009

Nice watch

Rating:****

Very nice and easy to work with. Not easy to navigate menu without the booklet it comes with is the only downfall. Accurate readings and works way better than the Gym machines. Some of the new gym machines will show the readings from the watch & strap which is pretty cool.

cra3287196 at Backcountry.com

it works for what I need

Rating:*****

Easy enough to set up but sometimes the watch and the chest strap don't sync up right away. Wish the chest strap wasn't so bulky

Anonymous at Backcountry.com on 07/13/2007

simple

Rating:*****

Simple design and fuctions great. Everything you need and nothing you dont.

MA Hale at Backcountry.com on 09/08/2008

Negative Reviews:

Ok....if it worked.....

Rating:**

Well I got this for my mother-in law as a Christmas gift and when she opened it up it didn't work. Called Backcountry, they recommended changing the battery. Went to change the battery and if we change the battery the warranty will be void. So we have to send it back and either get a new one that hopefully works or find a different brand.

Anonymous at Backcountry.com on 01/09/2009

Neutral Reviews:

My HR monitor reads other people HR

Rating:***

When I worked out at the gym close to other people that have Polar HR monitors, it reads other people heart rate. I tried to re-set it but it still sometimes reads other people instead of my heart rate.

Jolanta at Backcountry.com on 03/25/2008