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Polar Celebrates 30 Years Of Innovation with
Launch of Activity Watch to U.S. Market
Revolutionary Watch Helps People Understand How Increasing Their Active Steps Contributes To a Healthier Lifestyle.
Lake Success, N.Y. (May 2007) - Polar, the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technology, today announced the debut of the new Activity Watch. The Activity Watch tracks the quality and quantity of daily activity in the form of a sleek and stylish wrist watch.
This newest innovation from Polar expands the company's 30-year heritage outside the heart
rate monitoring category to encompass the 86 million people (source: Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, 2007) who identify themselves as walkers and is designed to substantially increase their level of physical activity. The Activity Watch accomplishes this by helping users understand how increasing their active steps contributes to a healthier lifestyle.
"Whether you are taking a stroll in the park, walking to work or keeping up with your children, people may not realize that their daily life activities really do count toward achieving physical fitness," said Jeff Padovan, president of Polar. "By understanding that it all counts, the Activity Watch will help Americans get the most out of existing routines and inspire them to take the next step toward greater personal fitness."
How the Polar Activity Watch Differs From a Pedometer
The Activity Watch provides a higher level of value than a pedometer because it measures movement and caloric consumption based on personalized settings to inspire, motivate and guide people to get the most from their daily activities. The new technology features a custom calorie counter, a timed active step sensor and gauges five levels of activity ranging from slow walking, jogging and running - all in an intuitive display that is easy for anyone to use and understand.
The Activity Watch's accelerometer specifically measures forward motion and allows for the precise measurement of everyday physical activities such as choosing the stairs versus the escalator or walking the dog. It then combines personalized information including height, weight and age to provide accurate and useful output throughout each active period. The Activity Watch also features a built-in altimeter and barometer to measure both altitude and weather conditions for a more informed experience.
The Activity Watch, which is unisex in its styling to appeal to both men and women, has a steel frame and crystal face. This convenient and compact technology, which is worn on the wrist without a separate chest transmitter, is due to arrive at authorized retail locations across the country by late spring and is priced at $199.95.
Launch of Activity Watch to U.S. Market
Revolutionary Watch Helps People Understand How Increasing Their Active Steps Contributes To a Healthier Lifestyle.
Lake Success, N.Y. (May 2007) - Polar, the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technology, today announced the debut of the new Activity Watch. The Activity Watch tracks the quality and quantity of daily activity in the form of a sleek and stylish wrist watch.
This newest innovation from Polar expands the company's 30-year heritage outside the heart
rate monitoring category to encompass the 86 million people (source: Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, 2007) who identify themselves as walkers and is designed to substantially increase their level of physical activity. The Activity Watch accomplishes this by helping users understand how increasing their active steps contributes to a healthier lifestyle."Whether you are taking a stroll in the park, walking to work or keeping up with your children, people may not realize that their daily life activities really do count toward achieving physical fitness," said Jeff Padovan, president of Polar. "By understanding that it all counts, the Activity Watch will help Americans get the most out of existing routines and inspire them to take the next step toward greater personal fitness."
How the Polar Activity Watch Differs From a Pedometer
The Activity Watch provides a higher level of value than a pedometer because it measures movement and caloric consumption based on personalized settings to inspire, motivate and guide people to get the most from their daily activities. The new technology features a custom calorie counter, a timed active step sensor and gauges five levels of activity ranging from slow walking, jogging and running - all in an intuitive display that is easy for anyone to use and understand.
The Activity Watch's accelerometer specifically measures forward motion and allows for the precise measurement of everyday physical activities such as choosing the stairs versus the escalator or walking the dog. It then combines personalized information including height, weight and age to provide accurate and useful output throughout each active period. The Activity Watch also features a built-in altimeter and barometer to measure both altitude and weather conditions for a more informed experience.
The Activity Watch, which is unisex in its styling to appeal to both men and women, has a steel frame and crystal face. This convenient and compact technology, which is worn on the wrist without a separate chest transmitter, is due to arrive at authorized retail locations across the country by late spring and is priced at $199.95.
GOT PICS?
Its time for the Annual Team Polar Photo Contest with $500 going to the Team that submits the best assortment and quantity of digital photos (as individuals and as a team) wearing the Team Polar apparel.
Feel free to make multiple submissions throughout the duration of the contest. The winning team will be announced in the June eNews.
Don't delay! Contest ends Monday, June 11th!
Click à HERE ß to log on & submit your pics
Also … the POLAR reps. Say that they should have all the details by early June regarding monitor upgrades. They asked me to remind you that monitors you want to upgrade should be un-used & in new condition. More details soon.
POLAR LA teammates pose for a quick pic at LA Tri Series
POLAR LA teammates Vince Mattera, Stephanie Pillard and Leah Hoyer pose for a quick pic at LA Tri Series in Bonelli Park.
WF07
Wildflower Recap – Jeff Vicario
It was great to see so many familiar faces out there this year at Wildflower. Many fellow POLAR athletes were in attendance from other markets (
The day started with warm conditions and steady winds. Yes, there would be a strong head wind on the bike, just one more challenge to add to the already notoriously difficult course. The water was a reported 65 degrees so that was a pleasant surprise however the wind created a chop that was unexpected. As a result my swim was a bit slower that I had hoped.
Ok out of the water and on to T1. So far so good, until … Just three pedal strokes out of T1, I flatten my rear tire. Having changed many tires I whipped out my gear and had a new tube in and was on my way in no time. Rick shouted to me as I was changing the tire. I had hoped not to see him since I started in an earlier wave then him. Still only a few feet from transition there were many people cheering and the adrenalin was high. I hammered to try to make up for lost time and soon started the climb out of the park then into the wind. Using the CS400 I monitored my heart rate, speed, and cadence and could not understand why I was constantly being passed. Even when I encountered
familiar faces on the course, people I train and ride with all the time, I was not able to keep up. Was I not prepared for the hills and wind? Maybe I didn’t sleep the night before? Was I getting sick?
I continued to monitor my heart rate and speed for the next 30 miles as the endless parade of athletes passed. My legs were burning and I know that the CS400 was not lying when it said my HR was averaging in the 150BPM range. I decided to chalk it up as I was not prepared to race until … mile 31. I hear, again, POP! The rear tire is flat.
The day is just not going right for me but I play the cards as they are dealt to me and pull out my last tube and CO2 and as I pull of the wheel notice that the brake calipers were rubbing the rim the whole time! I was riding with the brakes on!!! No wonder I could not keep up with anyone. In my haste to fix the first flat I pushed the calipers down too quickly and shifted the whole brake off skew. Well, I thought, it is what it is. As I continued to repair my next flat I noticed that the tube burst right throw the tire itself. 
As if that was not bad enough the location was on the sidewall where the tire bead meets the wheel rim. There was no chance to repair the damage. My race was over!
Left to walk for the next hour toward the next aid station, some 5 miles ahead, athletes continued to pass. Many, including fellow POLAR athletes, asked if I needed anything as they went by. There was nothing anyone could do; I needed a whole new tire. Finally, I got a ride back to the park from someone racing the Olympic course on Sunday. I’m not sure what happened to the SAG support for the injured / disabled athletes but I never saw them.
The venue was still a good one and I am looking forward to next year when I hope to have some better luck.
Wildflower Weekend
Wildflower – It’s All Good
This year’s event, like prior years, was a celebration of fitness. It’s amazing to see thousands of athletes gathered in one area to participate in such a challenging race. The transition area is bigger than a K Mart parking lot and is packed with race gear. In the campground you can feel the anticipation building throughout the day as competitors prepare for their event.
Sometimes, no matter how much preparation we do, mechanical failures will get in our way. I experienced a flat as I was leaving T-1. Jeff Vicaro also had the misfortune of changing a tube and later was left stranded on the bike course when his tire exploded. I now consider myself fortunate, as I was able to finish the bike and run without further complication.
It was great to see team members Rick Crump and Stephanie Pillard racing the long course on Saturday. Rick looked strong at mile 12 of the run and finished in under five hours! Great job Rick.
There were lots of Team Polar shirts on the course and I spoke with a few Bay Area members during the weekend. Stephanie and I bumped into each other on Saturday evening at a post-race gathering and she shared her race day experience.
Deer were visible all over the campground and at one time during the race decided to cut across the course. Luckily the runners saw them coming. The cyclists didn’t see them, but fortunately the deer made it safely across. Another sighting worth mentioning (maybe not) was a parade through the campground of college students in their birthday suits. Wearing nothing but what God gave them, a group of about 25 men and women jogged through at sunset.
Vince Mattera
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Thanks and happy training!
Samantha Moske - Team POLAR
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