September 10, 2005 Though the advanced Polar-Adidas Fusion training system is still some way off, Polar has just released a new range of running computers (the RS100, RS200 and the RS200sd) which provide specific running features and heart rate information for the entry level, goal orientated, or event runner. Features include as lap/splits and independent count down timers, plus a suite of software to analyse what you’re doing with your bod – calorie expenditure tracker, heart rate and even a fitness test. There are five fully-programmable target heart rate zones that can be customised to support your individual training needs. The graphics indicate where you are within your target zone, guiding you to achieve your desired training result. The large screen makes viewing your running information easier which offers a fantastic user-configurable dashboard for a human being when used (RS200sd only) with a Polar S1 Footpod advanced inertial sensor to provide real time running speed, pace and distance … and when the Adidas Fusion partnership bears fruit, the footpod will be incorporated into the shoe.
The computers have a number of really useful features for runners) such as lap/splits and independent count down timers, plus a suite of software to analyse what you’re doing with your bod – the OwnCal calorie expenditure tracker, OwnCode coded heart rate transmission, OwnZone automatic zone calculation and the OwnIndex fitness test. The new RS computers go further to provide the new Polar Sports Zones - five fully programmable target heart rate zones based on % heart rate max. These zones can be customised to support your individual training needs. The visual on screen display indicates which zone you are in or where you are within your target zone, easily guiding you to achieve your desired training result. The RS200sd goes further again to provide running speed, pace and distance to your training. The large user-configurable screen makes viewing your running information easier.
The RS200sd is the entry-level speed and distance unit perfect for the event runner! The RS200sd comes complete with the Polar S1 Footpod, which uses the same advanced inertial sensor technology as the Polar flagship product the S625X, to provide real time running speed, pace and distance. With Polar’s Patented ECG accurate heart rate and running specific features, the RS200sd has the features to support your running challenge. Feature List: Continuous wireless ECG accurate heart rate, time of day watch with alarm, 99 lap/split timers, OwnCode coded heart rate, OwnCal calorie expenditure, OwnZone automatic zone calculation, Night light, Sports zones, interval trainer, Wearlink transmitter belt, Sonic Link to Polar Running Coach web service, Running speed pace and distance provided by the Polar S1 Footpod, Auto lap.
