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As the pioneer of heart rate monitoring and sports wearable technology,  Polar has been making heart rate monitors since before it was cool (1977 to be exact). Here you’ll find the latest news, announcements and updates on Polar products, features and athletes.

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Polar VERITY SENSE Vs. Polar H10 And Polar H9 – Which Heart Rate Sensor Is Right For Me?

What are the differences between these three heart rate sensors: Polar Verity Sense, Polar H10 and Polar H9? Read this to decide which is right for you.

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Professional racing car driver Valtteri Bottas with a Polar watch

The Perfect Match – Professional Racing Driver Valtteri Bottas Teams Up with Polar

It’s official! We’re proud to announce a partnership with professional racing driver Valtteri Bottas. Although, unofficially we go way back…

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Polar and adidas Supporting the Covid-19 Solidarity Fund

Polar partnered with adidas to challenge exercisers to make their workouts matter to support WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
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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.
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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.
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Riitta Holappa

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.
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Polar VERITY SENSE Vs. Polar H10 And Polar H9 – Which Heart Rate Sensor Is Right For Me?

What are the differences between these three heart rate sensors: Polar Verity Sense, Polar H10 and Polar H9? Read this to decide which is right for you.

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Polar Vantage M2 Vs. Polar Ignite 2 – Multisport or Fitness? The Choice Is Yours

Multisport or Fitness? Whatever your goal is and however big your dreams are, you now have a choice to make: Polar Vantage M2 or Polar Ignite 2?
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Exude Confidence In Action With Polar Ignite 2 – Your 24/7 Lifestyle Watch

Exude confidence in action with Polar Ignite 2, the ready-to-wear, 24/7 lifestyle watch.
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Embody That Athlete Attitude With Polar Vantage M2 Smart Multisport Watch

Embody that athlete attitude with Polar Vantage M2, the smart, all-in-one multisport watch
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Power-Based Training Targets With Polar Vantage V2

Learn how the new Power-Based Training Targets feature on Polar Flow web service can optimize your cycling and running performance with the Polar Vantage V2.
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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.
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Measure Every Move With Polar Verity Sense – Your Easy-to-use Sensor for Any Sport

Get to know Polar Verity Sense, the latest addition to Polar’s gold standard heart rate sensor family.

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Polar Wearables Honored

Polar Wearables Honored for Keeping Finns Active During a Difficult Year

We have exciting news all the way from our HQ in Finland: Polar wearables have received a special acknowledgment in the annual Finnish Sports Gala.
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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.
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Polar Vantage V2 tests

Unlock Your Progress With These Polar Vantage V2 Tests

By regularly tracking your progress with these easy to use Polar Vantage V2 tests, you can maximize your training and recovery by accessing the data you need. And the best part? Your Vantage V2 does all the hard work for you.
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Polar Vantage V2

FAQ: Polar Vantage V2 – All Your Questions Answered

We know that you’re excited about our latest premium multisport watch, Polar Vantage V2 because you have so many questions! So we’ve rounded up all the FAQs you have right here. From GPS and the latest training features to comparing its design with our previous models, we’ve put our Vantage V2 in the hot seat so you can see how outstandingly well it shapes up.

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Polar Vantage V2 and Polar Grit X

Polar Vantage V2 vs. Polar Grit X: Which Multisport Watch Is Right For Me?

This Q&A piece lays out the main differences between Polar Vantage V2 and Polar Grit X and helps you find the right training partner.
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Polar Vantage V2

Make Progress With Polar Vantage V2 – Your Premium Sports Companion

Here’s the beef on Polar Vantage V2, the next evolution of the Polar Vantage V multisport watch. Read more and learn why we love it so much.
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Join The Race To Save Endangered Animals With Run Wild 2020

Make an impact with your runs this month by helping save three endangered species. Our friends at adidas Runtastic are on a mission to get one million runners to Run Wild 2020 for nature and save one million species threatened with extinction. Ready to make a difference? Here’s how to get involved.
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Polar Unite Vs. Polar Ignite 2: Which Fitness Watch Is Right For Me?

Polar Unite vs. Polar Ignite 2 – Our fitness watches go head-to-.
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Polar Unite – Helping Everyone Achieve Better Fitness, Recovery & Wellbeing

Here’s why the Polar Unite fitness watch was developed and how it helps everyone find balance between exercise, recovery and everyday life.
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Professional racing car driver Valtteri Bottas with a Polar watch

The Perfect Match – Professional Racing Driver Valtteri Bottas Teams Up with Polar

It’s official! We’re proud to announce a partnership with professional racing driver Valtteri Bottas. Although, unofficially we go way back…

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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

Polar VERITY SENSE Vs. Polar H10 And Polar H9 – Which Heart Rate Sensor Is Right For Me?

What are the differences between these three heart rate sensors: Polar Verity Sense, Polar H10 and Polar H9? Read this to decide which is right for you.

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Polar Vantage M2 Vs. Polar Ignite 2 – Multisport or Fitness? The Choice Is Yours

Multisport or Fitness? Whatever your goal is and however big your dreams are, you now have a choice to make: Polar Vantage M2 or Polar Ignite 2?
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