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Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue and Lilac Provide Stylish Smart Coaching Options LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor workouts are picking up as temperatures and hemlines rise and vivid color palettes burst off the runways and onto the sidewalk in style. Tying into the colorful trends, Polar (www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate and fitness assessment technology, today unveils an array of eye-catching new hues in its lineup of smart coaching training tools....

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, today introduced the new Polar Beat - a next generation exercise training app. As the company celebrates its 35(th) anniversary, this launch represents its next stride on the path of innovations and tools to help users train smarter to improve performance. Now available in the iTunes App Store, Polar Beat adds exercise intelligence...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, today introduced the new all-in-one RC3 GPS training computer that gives sports and fitness enthusiasts cutting edge heart rate monitoring, and highly accurate speed, pace and distance tracking. Ergonomically designed, the RC3 GPS is one of the lightest and slimmest all-in-on GPS training devices available. The Polar RC3 GPS...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. and NEVERS, France, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technology, together with LOOK, the inventor and leader in clipless pedals, announced today the launch and availability of the first clipless cycling pedals to measure cycling power output. The Polar LOOK Keo Power pedals measure an athlete's left/right balance and power output, and send the data directly to a compatible Polar...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, today introduced the new GPS-ready RCX3 training computer that gives instant feedback after every session. The RCX3 interprets what users' heart data says to provide simple-to-understand guidance at every step - making their training smarter. The RCX3 is now available in two slim and sleek black and white designs for men...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (www.polarusa.com), the market leader and pioneer in heart rate training technology, today announced the appointment of Herb Baer as President of Polar USA. In his role, Baer will be responsible for the overall direction and day-to-day operations of the company, overseeing all segments of the business including consumer fitness, running, cycling, physical education, club solutions, team sports and OEM. Baer comes to Polar from...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar, the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, announced today that it will be the "Official Heart Rate Technology Supplier" for U.S. Soccer through 2013. As U.S. Soccer prepares for a year packed with major national and international events, including the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, heart rate technology devices from Polar will be used to help these nine National Teams gain a...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, today introduced the Polar Move. The new heart rate monitor is designed specifically around the needs of the education market. Its introduction solidifies Polar as a pioneer in safe and effective physical education, building on the success of schools who have used Polar technology, and whose results reinforce the connection between physical...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, today introduced the RCX5. Building on decades of experience, and a heritage of precision excellence in product design and functionality, the RCX5 combines Polar heart rate tracking accuracy with a slew of new features. Ideal for multisport endurance athletes, the RCX5 can accommodate the needs of today's triathletes who want the best in...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar (www.polarusa.com), the leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technologies, today introduced the Polar Active activity monitor - an easy-to-use training computer that allows students to measure and record their physical activity level - along with PolarGoFit.com, an online service for teachers and students to monitor and track student activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) children...