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Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor

Fitness > Stopwatches & Timers

Mountain Gear

Take your cross-training workouts to the next level with Polar's FT80 Heart Rate Monitor that tracks heart rate, VO2max, and calories burned and records them in weekly logs with a memory of up to 100 files. Do more than track your heart rate - set up your training schedule with the multiple Polar fitness and training programs and keep track of the distances you run or cycle when you purchase the G1 GPS option.

Features:

  • Find and hit your pace with the automatic age-based or manual target zones that gauge percent of your maximum heart rate and beats per minute; observe it via the graphical target zone indicator
  • Keep track of your average heart rate and wireless EKG heart rate, the exercise date, fitness bullets, target zones, calories burned, and push the limits with the Polar OwnZone that takes your current physical condition into account
  • Know you've reached your target zone with the adjustable-volume audible alarms and ZonePointer indicator - a moving symbol that indicates that you're within the zone; access it all via the HeartTouch button-free operation
  • No matter your first language, your set with text displays in English, German, French, Finnish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian; plus, you get standard watch features like a date and weekday indicator, low battery indicator, and time of day with an alarm with snooze, and a backlight, for those early-morning and late evening training runs
  • Observe your heart rate with the WearLink monitor; worn around your chest, the pliable fabric has electrodes built into it for a more comfortable wear
  • Rely on the Polar OwnIndex to test your VO2max in 5 minutes, as the OwnCal records calorie expenditure - all as the Polar Star Training and Strength Training programs help you to set weekly fitness goals
  • Take it scuba-diving or train for a tri - water-resistant to 50 meters, with optional bike mount, plus it's compatible with Polar T31 coded and WearLink+31 coded transmitters
  • Track your distance and speed with accuracy using the G1 GPS option which includes a WAAS supported, water- and shock-resistant GPS unit with an SIRF-III chipset and a battery life of up to 30 hours

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Personalized training gives you the best workout available, the Polar® FT80 measures you aerobic and strength workouts so you always get the best feedback.

Features:

  • Audio and visual alarms help keep you in your target zones, volume adjustable
  • Comfortable WearLink® chest belt is coded to prevent interference
  • Fitness test measures your aerobic fitness in just 5 min. at rest
  • Heart rate displayed either as percentage or beats per min as well as on a graph
  • HeartTouch® changes display information without the need for button pressing
  • Innovative Strength training guidance feature helps you have a fitter body
  • Optional extras include a Polar S1 footpod or G1 GPS sensor for accurate distance and speed data
  • Polar FlowLink® device included and connects to your PC for uploading to polarpersonaltrainer.com
  • STAR training program gives you weekly training targets and adapts to you actual workouts
  • Training feedback includes the training effect, time in training zone, calories, average and maximum heartrate, duration, and information from optional equipment

Backcountry.com (Fall 2009)

You don’t want a clunky, awkward-looking heart rate monitor, and you also don’t want to do the same darn workout every day. Feast your eyes (and your cross-training soul) on the Polar FT 80 Heart Rate Monitor. Polar made this fitness watch with sleek, eye-pleasing style. This monitor also helps with your running, weight-lifting, and cross-training workouts. The FT 80 gives feedback on how long to rest between your lifting sets, shows calories burned, and provides an alarm to let you know when you’re above or below your target zones. Store up to 100 exercise files, and use the included Polar FlowLink to connect to the polar personal trainer site for workout reviews and suggestions.


Modells

The Polar(r) FT80 training computer is the most dedicated training partner for the most devoted fitness enthusiasts. This intelligent training computer helps you achieve maximum efficiency and reach your workout targets for both cardio and strength training. Plus, its stylish design is comfortable during an intense workout or in everyday use.

Features:

  • Alarm: Yes
  • Alarm: YesStopwatch: YesLocation of Transmitter: BeltLocation of Receiver: WristReceiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • Calculates Recovery Heart Rate: Yes
  • Calculates Recovery Heart Rate: YesElapsed Exercise Time: YesTime of Day : YesDate Displayed: YesAlarm: YesStopwatch: YesLocation of Transmitter: BeltLocation of Receiver: WristReceiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
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  • Clear and easy to read display.
  • Data Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLink
  • Date Displayed: Yes
  • Date Displayed: YesAlarm: YesStopwatch: YesLocation of Transmitter: BeltLocation of Receiver: WristReceiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • Display text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian
  • During your warm-up, Polar's technology analyzes your heart's beating to determine a safe and effective heart rate zone for you---your OwnZone. Using this info, the monitor provides two levels of intensity guidance for your workout, indicated by blinking and sounding alarms.
  • Elapsed Exercise Time: Yes
  • Elapsed Exercise Time: YesTime of Day : YesDate Displayed: YesAlarm: YesStopwatch: YesLocation of Transmitter: BeltLocation of Receiver: WristReceiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • Indicates when you are above, below, or within your heart rate target range.
  • Location of Receiver: Wrist
  • Location of Receiver: WristReceiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • Location of Transmitter: Belt
  • Location of Transmitter: BeltLocation of Receiver: WristReceiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • Measures the number of calories you use during your workout.
  • Model Number: FT80
  • Provides precision heart-rate data.
  • Provides user with training reminders based on date, time, or workout schedule.
  • Receiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 Meters
  • Receiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • Records Time in Target Zone: Yes
  • Records Time in Target Zone: YesCalculates Recovery Heart Rate: YesElapsed Exercise Time: YesTime of Day : YesDate Displayed: YesAlarm: YesStopwatch: YesLocation of Transmitter: BeltLocation of Receiver: WristReceiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • Records average and/or maximum heart rate for workout.
  • Shows each user his/her exercise file of time exercised, time in zone, average heart rate, calories burned, total calories burned, and total exercise time.
  • Stopwatch: Yes
  • Stopwatch: YesLocation of Transmitter: BeltLocation of Receiver: WristReceiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • Time of Day : Yes
  • Time of Day : YesDate Displayed: YesAlarm: YesStopwatch: YesLocation of Transmitter: BeltLocation of Receiver: WristReceiver Water Resistant: Up to 50 MetersUnique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • Triple LCD displays heart rate, lap time, elapsed time or time of the day.
  • Unique FeaturesDisplay text in English, German, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Spanish and ItalianData Transfer: Compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLinkCountry Of OriginChina
  • While at rest, you can use the unique Polar Fitness test, OwnIndex, to determine your current fitness level. Takes less than five minutes.

This description was also provided by: Dick's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, FogDog Sports

Additional Sensors:Footpod or GPS Sensors avaialable
Adjustable Declination:No
Alarm:Yes
Alarm(S):Yes
Alarms:1 Time with snooze, HR-based target zone audible & visual alarm
Altimeter:No
Altitude Function:No
Average Heart Rate:Yes
Backlight:Yes
Barometer:No
Battery Type:User replaceable
Calculates Recovery Heart Rate:Yes
Calories Burned:Yes
Chronograph:Yes, stop watch
Clock:Yes
Date Displayed:Yes
Digital Compass:No
Elapsed Exercise Time:Yes
Electronic Compass:No
Gps Enabled:No
Heart Rate Display:Yes
Heart Rate Monitor:Yes
Heart Rate Zones:3
Hr Memory/Recall:Yes
Hr Zone Alarms:Yes
Illumination:Yes
Location of Receiver:Wrist
Location of Transmitter:Belt
Low Battery Indicator:Yes
Manufacturer Warranty:2 Years
Material:[Housing] plastic; [Strap] rubber
Model Number:FT80
Mount Position:Wrist Top
PC Compatible:Included Polar FlowLink
Primary Use:Fitness, Running
Receiver Water Resistant:Up to 50 Meters
Recommended Use:Training, cross-training, running, weight lifting, cardio
Records Time in Target Zone:Yes
Size:Medium
Software Included:Online
Speed & Distance:No
Stop Watch Function:Yes
Stopwatch:Yes
Thermometer:No
Time In Hr Zones:Yes
Time of Day:Yes
User Replaceable Battery:Yes
Water Resistance:50m
Waterproof:Water resistant to 164ft (50m)

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  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Backcountry.com (Fall 2009)
  •     - Sports Authority
  •     - Modells
  •     - FogDog Sports
  •     - Dick's Sporting Goods

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