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TRAINING
TRAINING WITH WRIST BASED HEART RATE
HEART RATE TRAINING
Although there are many subjective clues as to how your body is doing during exercise (perceived exertion,
breathing rate, physical sensations), none of them are as reliable as measuring heart rate. It is objective and is
affected by both internal and external factors - meaning you will have a dependable measure of your physical
state.
MEASURING HEART RATE WITH M200
Your Polar M200 has a built-in heart rate sensor that measures heart rate from the wrist. Follow your heart rate
zones directly from your device and get guidance for training sessions you've planned in the Flow app or web
service.
To measure wrist-based heart rate accurately you need to wear your M200 snugly on top of your wrist, just
behind the wrist bone (see the picture on the right). The sensor on the back must be in constant touch with
your skin, but the wristband should not be too tight either to prevent blood flow.
If you have tattoos on the skin of your wrist, avoid placing the sensor right on it as it may pre-
vent accurate readings.
Also it's a good idea to warm up the skin if your hands and skin get cold easily. Get the blood
going before starting your session!
In sports where it's more challenging to keep the sensor stationary on your wrist or where you have pressure
or movement in muscles or tendons near the sensor, we recommend using a Polar Bluetooth Smart heart rate
sensor with a chest strap to get better measurement of your heart rate.
START A TRAINING SESSION
Wear your M200
Go to
Training
or
Press and hold the RIGHT button.
Browse to a sport with the RIGHT button.
Go outdoors and away from tall buildings and trees. Keep your M200 still with the display
upwards to catch the GPS satellite signals. When the signal is found, the GPS icon stops blink-
ing and stays on. M200 has found your heart rate when your heart rate is shown.
and tighten the wristband.
and press and hold the RIGHT button.
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