POLAR F1 - Manual (Page 2)

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Congratulations on your purchase of a new Polar F1/F2/F3™
Fitness heart rate monitor!
The Polar F1/F2/F3 heart rate monitor is an easy-to-use, entry-
level heart rate monitor that is ideal for many reasons:
• Prompts you to exercise at least 30 minutes per day
• Shows your heart rate and elapsed time during exercise
• Enables you to check your average heart rate and total
time after each session
• Large easy-to-read display
• Compact design
• One-button functionality
“Recommendations from experts agree that for better health,
physical activity should be preformed regularly. The most recent
recommendations advise people of all ages to include a
minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity of moderate
intensity (such as brisk walking) on most, if not all, days of the
week. It is also acknowledged that for most people, greater
health benefits can be obtained by engaging in physical
activity of more vigorous intensity or of longer duration.”
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity and Health:
A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1996; 2:6.
Why should you use a heart rate monitor?
• Training at your own ideal pace is made possible with a
heart rate monitor.
• The ability to monitor and measure your progress
motivates you.
• A heart rate monitor maximizes the benefits of exercise in
a limited amount of time.
• A heart rate monitor provides you with objective information.
Are you on the right track? Are you improving?
• A heart rate monitor provides you with immediate feedback;
this is why it is an ideal training partner for you!
The Polar F1/F2/F3 heart rate monitor is a reliable and convenient
way to measure your heart rate. It is as accurate as using an
electrocardiogram (ECG). You can use the wrist unit to
conveniently to view your heart rate while walking, swimming,
cross-country skiing, or any other exercise without disturbing
your exercise rhythm. In addition professional athletes and
amateurs alike have relied on the information provided by their
heart rate monitor for decades, so why shouldn’t you?
Read on to find out how to get the best benefit of your new
training buddy!