Fitness Tracker With Wrist-based Heart Rate
It is always hard to find wearable technology that does everything that you want. As I train and compete in many different facets of fitness, including marathons, CrossFit, weights, aquathlons, cycling and more, it is extremely important for me to be able to monitor my body so that I can take it to the next level.
Having used so many different products, I was always struggling with bulky ugly watches or chest straps that slide down your midsection whilst training, therefore I was keen to try the all-new Polar A360 with its sleek, slimline design and exciting new wrist-based the best heart rate monitor technology.
There are currently two colours available in the Middle East, black and white. I measured the wrist strap as per the instructions and it fitted perfectly – like a glove. It is very light, comfortable and I don’t even know that I have it on sometimes. I downloaded the Polar Flow app and proceeded to sync the product. The syncing process for this product does take time, so each and every time you have to sync it, be a little patient. When you begin your exercise you can select the style of training you are doing so that it can monitor appropriately, reading your heart rate through the base of the watch and top of your wrist.
Once you have selected your training mode, the Polar A360 will record your average heart rate, max heart rate, calories and percentage of fat burnt. The most important features for me are the heart rate monitoring, calories, activity tracker and the sleep tracker. It also has some new features helping to motivate you to be more active through the activity tracker, the smart coaching features and the activity benefit tracker. At the end of each month, the app and A360 allows you to review your month’s training to help you set your goals for the next month.
On the slimline wearable technology, the touch screen is clear and bright and sensitive to the touch. With a simple flick of the wrist the screen turns on to display the time. This is perfect for me as I always have my hands full and cannot possibly have a free hand to touch the screen and turn it on. It does however turn on whilst in bed, but until now the light has not woken me, so I don’t feel that it is an issue at all.
The technology doesn’t stop there; it syncs to your phone and notifies you when you have calendar alerts, incoming calls, messages and social media notifications. It also gives you a gentle vibrating reminder when you have been sitting still for too long.
Polar A360 Benefits:
- Light, slim, professional
- No chest strap
- 24/7 activity tracking
- Notifications – calls, messages, social media, being inactive
- Bright readable screen
- One-stop shop for all types of fitness
- Perfect motivational tool for beginners to advanced
- Waterproof
The Polar A360 retails at 890 AED and is available at sport stores across the UAE.
Words by: Blake Stemm
