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- FT4
Fitness ImprovementFor those who want basic heart rate-based features to keep their fitness training simple.
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- FT7
Clear Training GuidanceFor those who want to know if they’re improving their fitness or burning fat.
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Do you want to keep track of your training?With Polar FlowLink®, you can transfer your training files into your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com
- FT1
- FT2
- CS100
Cycling Speed and Heart RateFor recreational cyclists who want to improve their cycling performance.
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Want to know your cadence?Add a CS cadence sensor to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.
- RS300X
Speed, Distance, and Heart RateFor recreational athletes who require all essential heart rate and timing features.
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Do you run or go jogging regularly?Add an S1 foot pod and attach it to your shoelace to measure your running speed, pace, and distance.
Are you training outdoors?Add a G1 GPS sensor and wear it on your arm to measure your speed, pace, and distance in various outdoor sports.
Do you want to keep track of your training?With Polar FlowLink®, you can transfer your training files into your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com
Strength Training GuidanceFor fitness enthusiasts who want to improve strength and cardio.
Read moreDo you run or go jogging regularly?Add an S1 foot pod and attach it to your shoelace to measure your running speed, pace, and distance.
Are you training outdoors?Add a G1 GPS sensor and wear it on your arm to measure your speed, pace, and distance in various outdoor sports.
Weekly Training ProgramFor committed exercisers – the STAR Training Program tells you how much and how intensively to train.
Read moreDo you run or go jogging regularly?Add an S1 foot pod and attach it to your shoelace to measure your running speed, pace, and distance.
Are you training outdoors?Add a G1 GPS sensor and wear it on your arm to measure your speed, pace, and distance in various outdoor sports.
Clear Training GuidanceFor active exercisers who want clear guidance and to monitor their fitness level.
Read moreDo you want to keep track of your training?With Polar FlowLink®, you can transfer your training files into your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com
24/7 Activity MeasurementFor people who want to improve their health and fitness by measuring the impact of their daily activities.
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Cycling and Cross-TrainingFor fitness cyclists who want to wear their training computer on the wrist or on the bike mount.
Read moreWant to know your cadence?Add a CS cadence sensor to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.
Improved Cycling PerformanceFor goal-oriented cyclists who want more out of their training and performance.
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- RS400
Advanced Running FeaturesFor endurance athletes and runners who rely on systematic training
Read moreAre you a runner?Add an S1 foot pod, attach it to your shoelace, and you’ll get your Running Index which tells you about your running performance, as well as your running speed, pace, and distance.
- RS800CX
Maximum Performance for Endurance SportsFor multisport athletes who require a wide range of performance information.
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Are you a runner?Add a small s3 stride sensor W.I.N.D., attach it to your shoelace, and you’ll get your Running Index, which tells about your running performance, as well as speed, pace, and distance.
Are you a cyclist?Add a CS speed and cadence sensors using W.I.N.D. technology and you’ll get your cycling speed, pace, distance, and cadence.
Are you into multiple sports?Add a G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. and wear it on your arm to see your speed, pace and distance in various outdoor sports, as well as your route later on a map on PC.
- RS800CX Pro Training Edition PREMIUM
Maximum Performance in a Limited EditionFor multisport athletes, a limited edition training computer with a laser engraved ID number. Comes wrapped up in a Polar Limited Edition set, with GPS, cycling speed and stride sensors included.
Read moreWant to know your cadence?Add a CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.
Advanced Cycling TrainingFor demanding cyclists who require more advanced training capabilities.
Read moreWant to know your cadence?Add a CS cadence sensor to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.
Maximize Road Cycling PerformanceFor competitive cyclists who want to take their training to its highest level.
Read moreWant to see your route after the ride?Add a G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. and wear it on your arm to view your route later on a map, for example on Google™ Earth.
Want to know your cadence?Add a CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. to improve your cycling technique and efficiency by measuring your real time and average pedaling rate.
Want to optimize your cycling technique?Add a Power Output Sensor W.I.N.D. and get data which helps perfect your cycling economy and technique.
Functional Design for the RideFor ambitious cyclists seeking improved cycling performance.
Read moreWant to know your cadence?Add a CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. to measure your real time and average pedaling rate of the ride.
Want to optimize your cycling technique?Add a Power Output Sensor W.I.N.D. and get data which helps perfect your cycling economy and technique.
Do you want to keep track of your training?With Polar DataLink, you can transfer your training files into your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com
Limited Edition for MTB and Road CyclingFor serious cyclists, a limited edition training computer with a laser engraved ID number. Comes wrapped up in a Polar Limited Edition set, with both speed and cadence sensors included.
Read moreAre you a runner?Add a small s3 stride sensor W.I.N.D., attach it to your shoelace, and you’ll get your Running Index, which tells about your running performance, as well as speed, pace, and distance.
Are you into multiple sports?Add a G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. and wear it on your arm to see your speed, pace and distance in various outdoor sports, as well as your route later on a map on PC.
FAQs
How to utilize running cadence and stride length information in your training
Elite long-distance runners typically run with a high cadence of 85-95. On uphills, cadence values are lower; on downhills higher.
Stride length
Runners adjust their stride length to gather speed. Stride length increases as speed increases. One of the most common mistakes novice runners make is over-striding. The most efficient stride length is the natural one – the one that feels most comfortable. By strengthening your leg muscles to take you forward with a longer stride you will improve your performance in and out of races.
A good way of improving stride length is to undertake specific strength work, like running hills, running in soft sand, or running up steps. A six-week training period including strength work should result in noticeable improvements in stride length, and if combined with some faster leg speed work (such as short strides at best 5km pace), noticeable improvements should be seen in overall speed as well.
Running speed = 2 * stride length * cadence
Cadence = The number of times the foot with the stride sensor hits the ground per minute.
Stride length = Average length of one step. This is the distance between your right and left foot touching the ground.
There are two ways to run faster: moving your legs at a higher cadence or taking longer steps.
Cadence
Maximizing your cadence efficiency can take some effort but with proper training you will be able to sustain your optimal cadence throughout your runs and this way maximize your performance. Nerve-muscle connection needs to be trained reasonably frequently to develop cadence. A session of cadence training a week is a good start. Try to incorporate some cadence work into the rest of your training week as well. During long easy runs, for instance, you can include some faster cadence every now and then.
When training for longer running events (½ Marathon, Marathon or longer), it may be helpful to monitor cadence. A low cadence at expected race pace can cause problems later in the event as your legs tire. One way around this is to work on increasing leg speed at expected race pace. You can set your running computer to show pace and cadence. Try to shorten your stride and increase cadence while holding the same pace (set a narrow pace zone to give you audio feedback).You can aim to raise running cadence above the following:
- 80/min (4hour Marathoners)
- 85/min (3hr 30min Marathoners)
- 88/min (3hour Marathoners)
Stride length
Runners adjust their stride length to gather speed. Stride length increases as speed increases. One of the most common mistakes novice runners make is over-striding. The most efficient stride length is the natural one – the one that feels most comfortable. By strengthening your leg muscles to take you forward with a longer stride you will improve your performance in and out of races.
A good way of improving stride length is to undertake specific strength work, like running hills, running in soft sand, or running up steps. A six-week training period including strength work should result in noticeable improvements in stride length, and if combined with some faster leg speed work (such as short strides at best 5km pace), noticeable improvements should be seen in overall speed as well.