Here’s what you need to know about workout data and recovery metrics: tracking, monitoring and interpreting heart rate data, running power, daily activity, recovery status and more.
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Discover how our data insights reveal how athletes and fitness enthusiasts ran and rested with Polar’s Year in Review 2023.
Minor variations in heart rate variability tell a lot about critical factors like your physical fitness, stress, and sleep.
Ready for a fresh perspective? Some new goals or simply best practices for your training? It’s probably time to start keeping a workout log.
2022: Reflected is a unique insight into the year that was. This recap reveals how the Polar community slept and exercised throughout 2022.
Jam-packed with benefits, walking continues to be a top activity for people of all ages. Here’s how we’re walking towards better health.
What we did this year? Here are the stats, the data, and the insights on the way we trained and ran in 2021.
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.
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.
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.
Did you know that understanding your VO2max can help you become healthier and fitter? Here’s how with how to measure and improve your VO2max.
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
Based on Polar data, one of the lockdown lifestyle trends is exercise shifting from indoor workouts to outdoor activities. Check out the stats from the U.S. and Germany.
Here’s how the lockdown changed sleep habits in the U.S. and Germany – based on anynomized Polar sleep data. A never-ending nightmare or a sweet dream deal?
With the new wrist-based running power, the power vs heart rate question is puzzling many runners: What are the differences and should you favor one over the other?
What does it take to develop sports technology with reliable data?
You can now overlay data from your Polar V800 to your GoPro videos. Learn how to get started and see our enduro rider François Bailly-Maître’s demo.
How do you turn all of your workout and race data into real-life performance? Here’s how five pro athletes use their workout and race data.
Here’s how how sleep tracking can be a game-changer in improving your sleep and fitness – to improve your performance and gain optimal results.