Product Description

For a good start. Here is a nice and easy way to get fit. With extra large digits and one-button functionality this wrist unit lets you view the results from your workout instantly.

Product Details

• Brand: Polar
• Model: FS1

Features

• Time of day
• One button functionality for ease of use
• Wireless ECG accurate heart rate
• Target zones with visual and audible alarm
• Average heart rate of total exercise
• Exercise time (total)
• Stop watch

Manufacturer's Description
Entry level heart rate monitor that measures your heart rate ECG accurately and guides you to exercise in your target zone and achieve health benefits. With cool looks and a watch function, the FS1 is also convenient for everyday life.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant product
If you havent run for some time like me or your wanting to train more effectively then this product is well worth the money (and if its not for you then you will not have wasted alot!).

I used to run at the pace my body could cope with, the down side was that i frequently "blew up" and had to stop to get my breath. Whereas this is not a bad thing i wanted to push myself harder but without stopping. By knowing my heart rate and when i will start to feel the effects of it being too high (you can set limits on the watch) i can prevent (by slowing down my pace) getting too out of breath and having to stop.

This product acts as a watch (you keep your finger on the one button for three seconds to activate the light-otherwise it goes through the functions- its easy to use so dont be put off!), a stop watch and it tells you, your current heart rate, highest heart rate and average. The watch is comfortable even for those with thin wrists like me. The strap is also very comfy and easy to fit once you have done it a few times (You only have to moisten it slightly on the back for it to pick up your heart rate).

One advantage that i didnt know about is that my gym has polar enabled equipment, so i can just wear the belt and the machines give me my heart rate without having to grip the sensors!

Its a simple bit of kit but ask yourself why pay more?

Good Heart Rate
Polar heart rate monitors are not the cheapest but, they offer good reliability and functionality. The FS1 is a good introduction level heart rate which provides the basic functions you need for training.

Note: I have had a polar watch for 10 years, it needed the battery replacing so i took it to a bike shop who sent it off to Polar to get a new battery, I can't remember how much it cost, maybe £10

Does what you expect it to do
As i said it does the job and what i wanted the HRMonitor to do. The only thing is i prefer my previous 'older' Polar HRM. The reason i prefer the older one is that the only thing i dont like about this new one is that the strap, that you place around your chest, has to be made wet. I always forget to make it wet so, because i don't want to have to go back in the changing rooms, I always end up using some drinking water to moisten it. This is the only thing i don't like about this HRM.
I know i'm not the only one who forgets too i see lots of people at the gym going through the same annoying experience because before it was just strap on and off we go! This is why i've given it 4/5.