Success Stories

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7/6/2008 - Polar F11 - A Great Investment

The best training partner!

4/16/2008 - Terri B. Green

Polar heart monitor made it possible to take my cardio walking to the next level after my Heart Attach and bi-pass surgery.

1/5/2008 - Acheiving healthier and more fit lifesytle

Healthier approaching 40!

9/21/2007 - S725x My dear friend!

Training tool for life.

6/27/2007 - 80 pounds in four months!

How my F6 HR monitor helped me focus on preparing for my second 50 years...

6/23/2007 - Exciting Workout Addition

After reaching a plateau, I embarked on a challenging workout regimen, and my heart monitor enabled me to zero in on my target zone.

12/25/2006 - Fat Fighter

12/17/2006 - A True Life Saver

Polar S625X helps cardiologist detect heart defect.

11/29/2006 - It helps me to stay in shape.

55 years of age and my Polar F11 is helping me to stay in shape.

9/3/2006 - My Polar saved my life

Polar detected a heart problem during a workout

8/24/2006 - Transforming myself

I never considered myself a runner but I am runnning my first marathon in fall '06.

8/24/2006 - Lost 42 lbs in 3 months

Using my CS200cad I have so far been able to lose 42 lbs.

8/16/2006 - Polar for the long run

I bought my Polar Accurex in 1991 via mail order. It still works and I still use it!

8/7/2006 - My Polar F4 Helped Me Lose 20lbs

My Polar F4 helped me lose 20lbs in two months.

7/17/2006 - F6

Training tool

1/3/2006 - S725X - a superb cycling training tool

Effective training guaranteed for any cyclist

8/31/2005 - The Ultimate Motivator

S625x keeps me going!

5/19/2005 - My motivating factor

I'm a 27 year old female who found herself overweight after falling in love and getting married.

6/27/2004 - 51 going on 30

6 Months of using a Polar monitor helped me lose 70 pounds. I feel like a kid again!

6/24/2004 - Losing Weight and Loving It

After 9 months and 90 pounds of lost weight I cannot tell you how excited I am.

6/11/2004 - DON’T TRAIN BLIND!

As a winner of 15 International Triathlons, including 6-time consecutive winner of the 1/2 Ironman in Hawaii, Polar Heart Rate monitors remain a vital part of my training and racing.  In fact, I am confident that the only way to effectively train for any endurance athletic event is through the use of a Polar Heart Rate Monitor.

3/14/2004 - Where Have You Been All My Life?!

All I can ask is, where have you been all my life? As as self-professed "lazy exerciser" (I hated cardio!), I never thought I'd fall in love with a watch and chest strap!

6/23/2003 - Training for my first marathon

I just ran 9.5 miles in 97 minutes! Chicago Marathon here I come!

5/22/2003 - US Marine

Awesome for training of all types.

5/20/2003 - Firefighter

Six months ago I weighed 245lbs now I weigh 215 and run two miles in 15min 30 sec.

4/1/2003 - TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR

I started using a Polar in 1996 and I could run 8:57 per mile at 155 beats. Today, I maintain the same heart rate and now I can run 6:53.

3/17/2003 - PRO CYCLISTS RELY ON IT

I rely on my Polar Heart Rate Monitor for peak performances. I consider it to be a critical component of my training, particularly as I come into peak form before my most important races. By using the appropriate zones indicated by my Polar Heart Rate Monitor, I am able to periodize my 20 week build up to perfection; therefore giving me the training advantage needed to win.

3/1/2003 - I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST RAN 6 MILES

I can't believe I just ran 6 miles. I had to write to you guys.

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