The F55al is the top of the Fitness Range from Polar. It is the
upgrade to the Polar F11. The upgraded features include Polar Ownrelax,
Polar Bodyworkout for gym work and Infra red data transfer to your PC.
Polar
Ownrelax is a fantastic feature that will let you know how mentally
relaxed your body is. Have you ever had a training session that for
some reason doesn’t go very well? You don’t feel as strong or as
energetic and you can’t put your finger on why this would be? Well a
lot of this has got to do with your mental state – if you have got a
lot on your mind, your heart rate variability will not be very
consistant, and therefor you will not be able to perform as well in the
gym as you normally do. This test is all about finding out how mentally
able you are to face a training session.
Polar Bodyworkout is
great for people who want to know which exact exercises are best for
achieving the required results. It will tell you which exercise to
perform, how many sets and how many repetitions to perform to achieve
your goals e.g bigger arms, solid abs etc.
IrDa USB (optional)
The
IrDa USB is used for two-way data communication with a polar product
and your PC. If you have a computer that has infrared inbuilt, then you
will not need it. Compatible with Polar AXN500, AXN700, CS400, CS600,
F55, F55al, RS400, RS400sd, RS800, RS800sd, S610i, S625X, S710i, S720i,
S725, S725X and S810i
What's in the box:
- Polar F55al Aluminium Heart Rate Monitor
- Polar Wearlink+ Chest Strap
- FREE New Balance Training Socks - RRP £8
- FREE Polar Storage Pouch - RRP £9.99
Polar OwnRelax™
Follow your body’s state of relaxation. OwnRelax is the result of a relaxation session, which is an easy and
quick way to test how relaxed you body is. The 5-minute relaxation
session is based on heart rate and heart rate variability and can be
measured with the Polar F55 Fitness Heart Rate Monitor.
Polar Body Workout
Guidance in muscular strength training always with you. Polar body workout gives basic guidance for muscular strength training.
Body workout provides strength training movements, count of sets,
repetitions, and weights recommendations. The workout can be easily
performed by following the guidance given by the Polar F55 Fitness
Heart Rate Monitor. Body workout can be edited according to your
development.
Polar Fitness Test™ with OwnIndex®
Measures your fitness level in 5 minutes. A fitness test that measures your aerobic/cardiovascular fitness at
rest in just five minutes. The result, Polar OwnIndex, predicts your maximal oxygen uptake (V02max). With
the Polar Fitness Test you can measure your aerobic fitness by
yourself, automatically and without any exertion. No other equipment
other than a heart rate monitor is needed. The Polar Fitness Test is as
accurate in predicting the VO2maxas any sub-maximal fitness test.
The
test is based on gender, age, height, body weight, level of physical
activity, heart rate and heart rate variability at rest. The OwnIndex
ranges usually from 20 to 95 and is comparable to VO2max, the golden standard of aerobic fitness.
OwnIndex
is most meaningful when following changes in your fitness over a long
period of time. Find out how fit you are for your age and gender by
comparing your result to the global references listed in the Polar
user's manuals.
Polar Keeps U Fit ™ - Own Workout Program
Guides you to reach your personal fitness goals. The Polar Keeps U Fit
- Own Workout Program gives you personal guidance - how often, how
hard, and how long you need to exercise to
reach your personal fitness goals. The feature is included in the Polar
F11 and F55 Fitness Heart Rate Monitors. In addition, the program can
be used free of charge in Polar Fitness Trainer web service.
Polar OwnCal®
Counts and displays calorie expenditure. The Polar OwnCal feature shows your energy expenditure during one
exercise session as well as your accumulated kilocalories during
several exercise sessions.
You can set daily and weekly exercise goals in terms of calorie
expenditure with the OwnCal feature. Because the OwnCal tracks both the
energy expenditure during one exercise session and the accumulated
kilocalories during a longer time e.g. one week, it helps in achieving
both short term and long term goals.
Polar OwnZone®
Determines personal heart rate limits for an exercise session.
The Polar OwnZone (OZ) feature determines an individual exercise zone.
It guides you through an appropriate warm-up routine and automatically
determines a safe and effective exercise heart rate zone - your OwnZone
- while taking into account your current physical condition.
Polar Heart Rate Monitors use multiple methods for determining your
OwnZone. The primary method is to measure your heart rate variability
during the warm-up period before exercising. If the measurement is not
successful, your latest saved OwnZone limits are used. If there are no
previous limits in the memory, the Polar Heart Rate Monitor will
automatically calculate OwnZone limits based on your age-predicted
maximum heart rate (220 minus age). You should determine your OwnZone
at the beginning of your workout whenever you change exercise
environment and/or exercise mode or if your mental state changes when
feeling stressed, for instance.
The OwnZone Basic corresponds to 65-85 % of the maximum heart rate.
Exercise at the lower end of this intensity level can be conducted for
extended periods safely and often yields the best results for weight
control, while exercise at the upper end of this intensity produces the
best results for improving cardiovascular (aerobic) fitness.
The OwnZone Advanced feature consists of two training areas:
OwnZone Low and OwnZone High, providing greater variations in
exercising than the OwnZone Basic area, which can be rather wide for
more focused training.
The OwnZone Light corresponds to 60-70% of your maximum heart rate.
This intensity still feels fairly easy for most people. It helps in
weight control and improves endurance and cardiovascular fitness.
The OwnZone Moderate corresponds to 70-80% of your maximum heart
rate. This intensity is especially good for people who are exercising
regularly. Exercising in this zone is particularly effective for
improving cardiovascular fitness.
The OwnZone Hard corresponds to 80-90% of maximum heart rate. You
will find yourself breathing heavily, having tired muscles and feeling
fatigued. This intensity is recommended occasionally for fit people.
The OwnZone Weight corresponds to about 60-75% of your maximum
heart rate. The OwnZone Weight is ideal for weight loss exercise for
less fit individuals and for those recovering from sickness or
intensive training.
Polar OwnCode® (5kHz)
Prevents cross-talk from other heart rate monitors. As more and more people use heart rate monitors today, preventing cross
talk from other devices in group situations at the gym or when jogging
with a friend becomes essential. The unique coded technology blocks
unwanted signals from other heart rate monitors, ensuring
disturbance-free transmission of your heart rate data.
