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Bronwyn Griffiths

Bronwyn Griffiths is a London-based writer, editor and yoga enthusiast.

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Finding Your Balance With Yoga and Boxing

Yoga-Box teacher Laura Ihatsu explains how this surprising combination makes you mentally and physically stronger.
Workout boxing yoga Q&A/FAQ

Try an Easy Recovery Run to Improve Your Form and Endurance

Pushed yourself to the limit yesterday? Time to relax today – with a recovery run. Here’s how taking it easy means you can reap the benefits.
Running Recovery From Exercise

Autonomic Nervous System | What Is ANS Charge?

You check your ANS charge every morning on Nightly Recharge – but what exactly does it mean? Time to get to know your autonomic nervous system.
Sleep and Recovery

How Many Calories Should a Runner Eat Per Day?

You’re running all those miles, but are you fuelling yourself properly to support this?

Running Nutrition
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Should You Join a Running Club?

Does it enhance your running? Have any other benefits? We asked three running club members why they love it.
Running Q&A/FAQ
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Lifestyle or Sport? What Skateboarding Means to Those Who Love It

As it becomes an official Olympic sport this summer, we caught up with two skateboarders about why they enjoy this lifestyle.
Workout Q&A/FAQ
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How Para-athlete Milly Pickles Came Back Stronger

We caught up with the TikTok star about running blades, visibility and the power of a positive mindset.
Running Q&A/FAQ

Meet Polar’s Research and Development Team: Mari Saviaro

We caught up with Polar’s QA Specialist about how her dream internship kickstarted her career.
Polar News Q&A/FAQ

Meet Polar’s Research and Development Team: Juha Koskiaho

We caught up with Polar’s Scrum Master and Software Architect about how tracking his heart rate in his teens led to a career-changing opportunity.
Polar News Q&A/FAQ
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Meet Polar’s Research and Development Team: Riitta Holappa

We caught up with Polar’s Team Lead & Service Development QA Lead about why she loves helping people’s fitness dreams to come true.
Polar News Q&A/FAQ

14 Essential Toning Exercises for Your Whole Body

Toned body, confident mind? Get ready to enjoy summer with these toning workouts, supported by Polar Ignite 2.
Workout At-Home Workouts
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Get LIIT With Low-intensity Interval Training

LIIT is a calmer, less sweaty take on HIIT. Here’s the low-down on low-intensity.
Heart Rate Training
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Ask the Experts: How Do You Make Exercise a Habit?

Researcher Dr. Amanda Rebar and performance coach Heikki Huovinen give us their specialist insight into making exercise a habit.
Workout Q&A/FAQ
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Meditation for Strength: How to Build Mental Muscle

Want to get stronger – mentally? Meditation teacher Kelly Smith shows us how to build mental muscle and improve our outlook on life.
Sleep and Recovery Q&A/FAQ
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How Mind and Body Are Intertwined

Does exercise (and stress) affect our mind-body connection? Brain health expert Mona Moisala discusses how to reap the benefits without overdoing it.
Sleep and Recovery Q&A/FAQ
Sleep and Mental Health

How Sleep Helps Build Resilience

We spoke with The Sleep Doctor himself, Michael Breus, PhD, about the vital connection between sleep, mental health, and building resilience.
Sleep and Recovery Q&A/FAQ

How Exercise Affects the Brain: Does Your Workout Make You Smarter?

What happens to the brain when we exercise? Are we helping or hindering our memory and concentration? We asked Brain Health entrepreneur Teemu Vornanen to give use the scientific low-down.
Workout Motivation Q&A/FAQ
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Gentle Mobility Exercises to Improve Your Strength and Flexibility

Polar master trainer Anniina Ala-Mattinen shows us six essential movements for flexibility and strength. Add them to your workout today!
Workout Recovery From Exercise

Heart Rate During Exercise: What’s Normal, Average, and Target HR?

What can your heart rate tell you about your workout – even while you’re in action? We get to the heart of your training to see what it reveals.
Heart Rate Training

Can Running Help Anxiety?

Have you thought about enhancing your mental fitness? Discover the physical and psychological benefits of regularly going for a run.
Running Stress Relief
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The Benefits of a (Break)dance Workout – for All Athletes and Exercisers

Soon-to-be Olympic breakdancer Hatsolo discusses the demands and benefits of breakdancing and dance workouts in general. Fake it until you can break it!
Workout
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The Making of Polar Verity Sense’s Breakdancing Video

We caught up with the talented director and breakdancer who collaborated on our exciting new video for Polar Verity Sense.
Polar News Videos

Top Fitness Trends for 2021 Revealed

When it comes to fitness trends, 2020 was a game-changer. Discover how your ‘new normal’ workout is on trend with our 2021 forecast.
Workout At-Home Workouts HIIT

Year in Review: How 2020 Changed Our Health

Our Polar Research Centre has had a unique insight into the development of our changes throughout the year. Here are some of their observations on the way this year has changed our approach to wellbeing.
Polar News Data Infographics
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How to Create a Heart Rate Training Plan

Discover how to find the right tech and create a training plan using your heart rate zones, low-heart rate, or HIIT.
Heart Rate Training HIIT
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Why Heart Rate Training is the Smart Way to Workout

Want to train smarter, not harder? Of course you do. Here’s everything you need to know about heart rate training.
Heart Rate Training
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Q&A With A Coach: Heart Rate Data Analysis For Running And Recovery

You asked and Nick answered! Yes, we challenged running coach Nick Anderson to share his expertise on a selection of your questions about effective ways to use data for running training
Running Data Q&A/FAQ
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Heart Rate 101: Your Essential Guide

Stop flexing those biceps and start measuring your heart rate if you want to be truly fit. Here’s why it’s your essential metric.
Heart Rate Training
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Tips For New Runners With Coach Nick Anderson

Nick answers questions about his supportive exercises and discusses why new runners shouldn’t skip these essential steps when starting out.
Running