Modern technology is intertwined with human life so much that it is already impossible to imagine your being without new-fangled gadgets. For example, about 30 years ago, computers seemed something impossible and fantastic. Now, people cannot do without such seemingly ordinary things as a smartphone, laptop, tablet, player, etc. And this is not the limit. Technology continues to grow rapidly and seep into our lives.
Healthy lifestyle
In the past few years, sports and healthy lifestyle ideas have been actively popularized. And it bears fruit. Health is a new trend among young people.
The owners of large companies producing various electronics simply could not ignore this fact. Thus, a whole line of gadgets was released that monitor the user's performance during training. We’ll talk about one of these devices. In this article, we will discuss the Polar H7 heart rate sensor. How useful is this device? Should I buy a Polar H7? You can find answers to these and many other questions by reading this article.
Polar H7 review
In September 2014, the notorious Polar company, with the support of Louder and Mfithnes, made a presentation of their new products. This action took place in the popular Moscow club Copernicus. The V800 and M400 sports computer, the Polar Loop activity tracker, were presented to the public. However, the Polar H7 sensor was most interested in the guests. It is about him that will be discussed in this article.
Design
The first thing that the eye falls on is the appearance of the device. The sensor is made very concisely and efficiently. When creating the strap, a rather elastic and pleasant to the touch material was used. And soft tissue quickly adapts to the wearer's body shape. This, in turn, provides absolute freedom during exercise and movement. Polar H7 is compact and weighs very little. Thanks to this, during intense training, you simply forget that a sensor is hanging on your hand. In addition, diversity pleases. Polar H7 is available in various colors. Black, blue, pink - everyone will be able to choose a device in accordance with their tastes, preferences.
Polar H7 is quite easy to attach to the belt. You just need to bring the device to the attachment points and apply a little force. The heart rate monitor at the same time grasps tightly and holds rather tightly. It is also worth noting that the size of the strap is adjustable from M to XXL.
Another feature of the Polar H7 is its moisture resistance. The sensor is able to stay under water for up to 30 seconds. However, such an immersion will in no way affect the further operation of the device.
How does the device work?
Most heart rate monitors measure vital signs using a special algorithm. However, it does not provide sufficient accuracy. Thus, with insufficiently active or, conversely, intensive training, heart rate monitors either begin to fail or display incorrect information.
The Polar H7 uses a completely different technology that counts your heart rate in real time. Thanks to this, it is possible to avoid incorrect readings. The pulse measurement is carried out with high accuracy, which is comparable to an ECG apparatus. After receiving and processing data, the Polar H7 transfers all the information to a compatible mobile application. For this, a special technology called Bluetooth Smart is used. It provides almost instant data transfer. Therefore, the user can fully control the work of his heart at various stages of the training.
All heart rate data is displayed on the smartphone through a special application. Polar Beat is the native app for the device. It with incredible accuracy displays all the necessary indicators and at the same time has a convenient, intuitive interface. It can be downloaded absolutely free of charge in PlayMarket or AppStore. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the Polar Beat, then the device can be used with other applications for calculating the heart rate (for example, Cardiograph, etc.).
Device features
In addition to the unique and ultra-accurate heart rate technology, the Polar H7 has many other advantages. For example, a battery. Its capacity is enough for more than 40 hours. And these are dozens of workouts. In addition, the battery life can be significantly increased. To do this, disconnect the sensor from the chest belt after each training session. It is also worth noting that manufacturers have implemented the ability to independently replace the battery. Thanks to this, you can forget about trips to the service center.
Another plus is the unique Gym Link system. With its help, the Polar H7 can be connected to the new training equipment that is in any modern gym. Since we are talking about compatibility with other devices, it is worth saying that the H7 supports most modern smartphones.
Polar H7: reviews
Buyers are thrilled with the new sensor. It is convenient, functional, compact and stylish. In addition, the device is famous for its autonomy and high accuracy of calculations. Also, the price of the device cannot but rejoice. Polar H7 costs about 5,000 rubles.
Conclusion
Polar H7 is an amazing device for people who lead an active lifestyle, play sports or just try to keep fit. The device, regardless of the load level, calculates the owner’s pulse with high accuracy and sends all the necessary data to the smartphone in no time. It is unlikely that it will be possible to find a heart rate monitor better than the Polar H7, which is simply perfect in the price-quality ratio.