Polar S725X Pro Team Tour de France Edition Heart Rate Monitor Watch with Free Cadence Sensor | 
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| Brand: Polar
Category: Sports
List Price: $369.95
Buy New: $339.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 12120
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6 x 1 x 2
MPN: S725
Model: 90027632
UPC: 000000000000
EAN: 0725882276328
ASIN: B000CSI61U
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Powerful cycling computer with heart rate monitor; measures speed, distance, and training conditions like altitude and temperature | | • | Wirelessly sends exercise data to PC via infrared connection; can also wirelessly transmit to Nokia 5140i or 5140 cell phones | | • | Displays your heart rate as beats per minute and percentage of maximum heart rate, average heart rate, and exercise duration | | • | Ability to enter two different wheel sizes, enabling you to train on two different bikes | | • | Large easy-to-read display with backlighting and split screen |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Polar S725x cycling heart rate monitor combines the highest level of personal performance data, training conditions like altitude and temperature, and cycling functions. It includes the WearLink coded transmitter, which is made from a soft fabric material that contours to your body's every curve. Featuring a sleek carbon fiber look, it offers a variety of cycling performance measurements, including trip, distance based on interval, speed (current, average, max). It comes with a wireless sensor that measures cycling speed and distance via a magnet rotating on the front or the rear wheel depending on the sensor. It also offers the ability to enter two different wheel sizes, enabling you to train on two different bikes. This powerful cycling computer enables you record personal performance, running and cycling data plus training conditions like altitude or temperature, then analyze your performance when you download via Infrared technology directly to your PC using the included Polar Precision Performance (PPP) 4.0 software. You can also manage your exercises with a Nokia 5140i or 5140 cellular phone with the MobileLink feature. You'll get instant feedback on your training sessions by reviewing graphical summaries of your exercise on the large color display of the phone. You can also free memory of your Polar product during longer trips by storing the exercise data in the phone. Train and rest in the right balance. The OwnOptimizer test tells you whether you have recovered enough for your next training session. Based on the test, you are provided with a nice-scale description of your personal training status. The OwnCal feature shows your energy expenditure during one exercise session as well as your accumulated kilocalories during several exercise sessions. It also allows you to set daily and weekly exercise goals in terms of calorie expenditure. The OwnIndex feature will determine your fitness level, track your improvements, and provide motivation. Polar's OwnCode technology blocks unwanted signals from other heart rate monitors, ensuring disturbance-free transmission of your heart rate data. Feature Detail: - Heart rate displayed as BPM (beats per minute) as well as percentage of maximum heart rate
- Time in Target Zone feature calculates the amount of total exercise time spent in your personal target zone
- Automatic lap recording, with 99 maximum laps
- Records maximum and average heart rate of total exercise, maximum average heart rate of each lap, and recovery measurement (heart rate/time)
- Visual exercise reminder appears on the display after three inactive days
- Visual and audible alarm occurs your heart rate and/or speed/pace exceeds the upper limit or falls below the lower limit of your target heart rate zone
- 24-hour clock with day/week indicator, stopwatch, and dual time zone
- Backlit display
- Water resistant to 30 meters
What's in the Box?
S725x heart rate monitor watch unit, wireless transmitter, elastic strap, battery, bike mount, wireless cycling sensor, printed instructions Manufacturer's Warranty
Two-year limited warranty About Polar
The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of "intensity training" by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.
Product Description
This unique heart rate system combines speed with heart rate, for vital information on the fly. Add distance, altitude, temperature, ascent, cadence and optional power output with mobile connectivity and OwnOptimizer recovery test. Heart rate functions include current, average and maximum heart rates, interval timers, Polar fitness tests and much more. On days when a run is in order, track your speed and distance with the (optional) Polar S1 Foot pod. Download all your information onto a PC for a detailed analysis of your workout. Optional wireless candence sensor.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Cadence and speedometer can't seems to work August 14, 2008
I purchase this item with great expectation especially after all the rave reviews given.
I got my item about 2 weeks back and happily installed the cadence and speedometer on my bike. However, it is sad to note that it does not seems to work.
I verified that the device got the signal as light was blinking everytime the magnet went pass the receiver but the watch was receiving the information very slowing , like about 3 secs after I spin the wheel and did not even stop until about 5-10 secs after the wheel stop spinning.
Speed reading is also erratic and wrong. For example, Speed reading from the watch suggest that speed was increasing from 15km/hr to well above 20km/hr even though I only spin the wheel once and it is visibility slowing down.)
Having said that, the HRM function was very good and it also works well with the G1 Polar GPS I purchase separately.
Anyone can advice what is happening on the bike ?
 This is a True Multisport Heart Rate Monitor April 19, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been an avid fan of heart rate monitors ever since I got my first Polar HRM about seven years ago. It was a basic model that just showed heart rate. Very helpful, and it still works. I'll be passing that one off to a family member soon. After that Polar, I upgraded to a Timex 5F011 Bodylink System. For that review, check out:
Timex Ironman T5F001 Unisex 100-Lap Target Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch
And look here for the rest of the Bodylink System:
Timex T5G751 Data Recorder 2
Timex GPS Speed & Distance T5F891
I recently upgraded to the Polar s725x, which is marketed primarily as a cycling computer, but will also work as a running computer, much like its sister watch, the Polar S625X Heart Rate Monitor Watch, which comes with the running S1 Foot Pod.
A couple of reasons why I bought this particular HRM:
1) It counts calories fairly conservatively and -- I think -- fairly accurately
2) It's a multisport watch
3) It is compatible with my VidaOne Diet & Exercise software for Windows (www.vidaone.com)
4) It will download workout data to my Palm Tungsten T3 with VidaOne Palm software installed (see my old review of the T3) PalmOne Tungsten T3 Handheld
5) It has a huge amount of memory
6) It has a Fitness Test that calculates your max heart rate and your VO2 Max.
Back to the issue of calories... I used to get really excited when I would work out on the rowing machine and see the huge calorie count, only to find that I had gained a pound the next day. Most calorie counters just base their calculations on weight. The Polar series watches take into account not only your weight, but your sex and your age.
This watch is a multisport watch... It has five programmable Exercise Sets, plus the Basic Set which has no predetermined zones. I've used it for rowing, aerobics, walking, etc. Though, as one reviewer said, the interval training feature could use some improvement.
The watch is compatible with my diet and fitness software... I use VidaOne software for my weight loss, mostly because of its huge functionality with the Palm OS system. If you just want something basic, there's Weight By Date [...], but that is more nutrition-based than it is both nutrition AND fitness. If you want something more comprehensive, you can go with CrossTrainer 6 [...]which has a robust analysis software for Windows, but is severely lacking the Palm OS department. Both CrossTrainer and VidaOne can import Polar HRM data files directly, but only VidaOne will allow you to download your Polar data via IRDA directly to into the VidaOne software.
VidaOne also has Polar HRM software for both the Palm and Pocket PC, so you can download the data directly after a work out and do your analysis. This is really important if you're cycling (or hiking) and rest for the night and want to see how you did that day.
The Polar s725x has a huge memory capacity. I can log 14 hours of work outs, which have heart rate, work out time, zones, altitude, and temperature. Your memory will be less if you activate the speed & distance and cadence features, but even then, most people aren't away from their computer that long... I always download my data daily, so I haven't run into that problem. The default setting of the watch is to take a sample every 5 seconds, but if you increase it to 15 seconds or 60 seconds, you can store tons of exercises!
Finally, I like the Fitness Tests as well. They tell me if I've fully recovered and how my health is.
I really like this watch and recommend it or its sister watch the s625x, which is basically the same thing. I'll miss my Timex Bodylink watch with all of its features, especially the GPS, but this new watch is now my training tool and I'm happy to have it along on my journey towards improved health and increased fitness.
Great HRM and Computer all in one! February 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
WOW. I was about to get the Garmin 305, but after looking closely, I rarely get lost and have Google maps on my Cell Phone. If you are looking to really track your fitness, the s725x if for you. I have heard the complaints of no pause, and yes there are versions that don't include that, but the new software enables you to view, cut and paste to cut out what you don't want. I like the HR to continue when I stop so that I can judge my recovery and conditioning. If I want just my riding or running, I just cut out the down time which is simple in the software. Great tool that really makes training fun! I also just purchased foot pod and it seems to work very well too!
I really like it but don't love December 6, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The product works well. I love the included software, as it really gives me the motivation I need.
I have found that the product, like your training will give you as much as you put in. The more time I have spent learning the capabilities and how optimize the set up for my needs the better the product seems.
For the poster who commented on attaching the speed sensor to the rear wheel, I made the switch to the rear wheel a few weeks ago when I shifted my training indoors and have had no problems
The best polar option yet September 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The S625x or S725x are still the best option for heart monitors. Robust, reliable and accurate. I already owned several suunto and Polar devices after I sold my S625x but I had to return to them.I just bought the S725x pro and this is again a great product, very nice looking and contains all the features to improve your performance. Go for it!!!!
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