Polar RS100

Find out more about the features, strengths and weaknesses in the following Polar RS100 review.

Polar have a extensive range of HRM products that suit the casual keep fitter to the serious athlete. If you are looking for a mid priced HRM that provides the basic functions the Polar rs100 is heart rate monitor is worth  checking out. Lets take a deeper look into the rs100 polar watch:

This basic heart rate monitor will enable you to measure your heart rate levels so that you can gauge the intensity of your exercise workouts. The timer features include the time of day, dual time zones, interval timers and a  stop watch to time your laps. The Rs100 displays large and easy to read digits while you are on the go. During your training session it is important that the time spend is used efficiently to optimize your health and fitness. With the target zone function you can measure the total time that you spend within your tailored target zone. You will see your heart rate measured in beats per minute (bmp) and this can also be displayed as a % of your own maximum heart rate. You can either program the target zone function to include your age and weight manually or if you prefer their is a automatic feature to do it for you. The polar watch rs100 ensures that you stay within your target zone by setting off an alarm if you stray over your limit.

The Polar rs100 heart rate monitor will help you keep motivated and focused on your fitness goals with the OwnCal feature. With this feature you can set your own personalized goals either on a daily or per week basis. If your fitness goal is lose excess fat you can measure how many calories you burned during each training session. This feature also available in the Polar F11,enables you to store your accumulated energy expenditure over a number of workouts to enable you to track your real time and average expenditure against your daily and weekly goal.

If you are just starting out to keep fit then the Polar rs100 black Ownzone feature will determine a safe intensity level based on your current condition. The intensity levels can be increased each time you improve your fitness and stamina levels.

A common problem with many HRM training computer products is the interference of the transmission in a group environment. This can result in delays and inaccurate reading. However a great strength of this particular product is that its coded transmission sensors eliminate interference with other HRM monitors.

The cardio polar rs100 comes with a chest strap transmitter and is water resistant to 50 meters. Optional accessories include the bike mount enabling you to use it when cycling.

Strengths

• Easy to use and understand
• Larger easy to read display
• Determines safe intensity levels and optimum heart rate targets zones.
• Includes calories counter to measure your calories burned during fat burning workouts.
• Can be used for a various outdoor sports.
• Works with all Polar gym treadmills

Weaknesses

• Memory limited to storing performance data from one workout session.
• Lap time readings are smaller and harder to see that the large digit total time display readings.
• No capability to download and transfer your training files data onto a PC.

Verdict

The Polar rs100 running computer is a basic, no frills piece of equipment. Although it has a lack of features it does the basics very well to enable your keep track of total exercise time and your running performance. It is advisable that you study the polar rs100 manual in depth in order to fully understand each of its feature and functions and get the most out this HRM wrist watch. This HRM unit would be a good choice for those people who have not used a HRM before. However, the polar heart rate monitors rs100 probably has not enough functions to satisfy the  more serious running athlete.