If you’re looking to buy a polar watch, there are a few things to know and consider before spending as much as they cost. While they are a bit pricey, expensive doesn’t always mean too expensive; I personally feel they are worth every penny. However, since there are a variety of Polar watches to choose from, make sure you buy one that meets your fitness needs. Here is a short list of different uses for the Polar watch:

1. Weight Loss – Most of their watches are heavily geared to be helpful in this area and in a variety of ways. For example, it will track our heart rate and sound an alarm if you get out of the fat burning zone. Plus, by tracking your heart rate and keeping track of the activity you’re doing, your watch can track how many calories you’re burning! If you sync your watch with your computer, you can track your progress and keep track of your personal best cardio times and which activities burned the most calories (great for more efficient workouts).
2. Weight Gain – Believe it or not, there are people who need to gain weight. I know, I know, you don’t want to, but some do. By using your Polar Watch to keep your heart rate in the lowest possible zone while you exercise, you can minimize the number of calories you burn while still gaining muscle (muscle weighs more than fat). Also, by using available computer software, you can keep track of which workouts resulted in the most weight gain, helping you keep your progress at a good steady pace.
3. Strength Gain: This is a fantastic tool for training for strength, and for two reasons. First, the software helps you track all aspects of your progress for each exercise, which is great for determining which workouts and exercises are most effective. Plus, by monitoring your sweet spot zone during your workouts, you can maximize your energy to improve your workouts as much as possible.

There are a few other things to think about, like how your goals are going to evolve over time. For example, if your goal is to use your polar watch to help you lose 40 pounds, what will your goals be once you’ve lost 40 pounds? Many people don’t think about this and end up feeling a bit lost when they finally reach their fitness goals.