
Lake Success, N.Y. (March 18, 2009) – Polar, the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technology, today introduced the new RS300X, a smart, intuitive training computer that gives runners and cross-training athletes the option to track speed and distance with either GPS or an available foot pod accessory.
By pairing the RS300X with either the G1 GPS Sensor or the S1 foot pod™, athletes have the flexibility to choose the technology that best meets their training and fitness needs whether indoors or outside. Committed runners will find the most value in the real-time pace and distance measurement of the S1 foot pod, while those who mix up their training regimen with cycling, inline skating, paddling, mountain biking or hiking will be best served with the speed and distance G1 GPS Sensor.
"Having multi-sensor compatibility, combined with Polar’s leading heart rate, training and running features, makes the RS300X a highly versatile training computer that offers significant value to runners and cross-training athletes," said Jeff Padovan, President of Polar USA, adding, "Whether you’re looking to get faster, want to go farther, or just like variety in your workout, the RS300X training computer can be the essential tool in helping you reach your higher personal or competitive goals."
The RS300X enables athletes to train at the right intensity and improve their performance through core metrics such as heart rate, speed, distance, pace, and calorie burn. Advanced features include Polar’s exclusive OwnZone feature for individualized zone training by heart rate or pace, a fitness test, and auto lap splits, which display average heart rate, pace and distance per lap. Athletes can easily review up to 16 past workout files to check their progress and ensure they’re staying on track with their fitness or training plan.
The RS300X is designed to work with polarpersonaltrainer.com, a user-friendly exercise journal and interactive community that keeps people motivated by tracking their progress. Users can challenge their friends to common goals such as calories burned or distance achieved, in any sport. It also allows athletes to create event-specific training plans for running, cycling or general fitness. Training plans are completely customized based on a person’s fitness level, how much time they have to train, and what event they’re training for, helping them chart a realistic, successful roadmap to their goals. Workout data from the RS300X is easily uploaded to the site through the Polar FlowLink™, an exclusive data transfer unit.
Available in either orange or black, the RS300X can be purchased online and through sporting goods stores and specialty retailers. The base RS300X set includes the WearLink™+ fabric transmitter and retails for approximately $169.95. The RS300X G1 with the G1 GPS Sensor can be purchased as a set for $249.95. The RS300X sd with the S1 foot pod™ can be purchased as a set for $249.95. The FlowLink can be purchased as a separate accessory for $54.95.
About Polar
Headquartered in Lake Success, NY, Polar is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Finland-based Polar Electro OY, which invented the first wireless heart rate monitor (HRM) in 1977. Since then, Polar has been pioneering a revolution in training and leading the heart rate monitoring category with innovative products. With over 30 years of experience Polar is the global leader in providing training technology and solutions for those who seek fitness and sports performance. Today, Polar training computers are the number one choice among consumers worldwide. For more information, visit www.polarusa.com.