Polar AW200 Activity Computer Watch
For many, walking is the ultimate form of exercise. Walking is one of the easiest ways in which a person can get their heart rate up, take in some fresh air, and possibly even see some pretty scenery, without some of the negative aspects of working out such as knee impact injury. However, many people who prefer to exercise by walking are simply not doing so in such a way that allows them to maximize the benefits of their workout. Without an accurate way to gauge your own activity level, it is not possible to know how many calories you are burning, or how effective your workout is. The Polar AW200 Activity Technology watch is the perfect fitness companion for walkers.
The AW200 is appropriate for both walkers and runners, but walkers in particular will find many of its features to be absolutely delightful. The AW200 can be worn all day, during which time it will track your total number of "active steps"; those steps that are taken with the proper level of exertion to improve your overall fitness level. During a workout, it calculates that number of calories that are being burned, along with providing a gauge of your true level of exertion by showing changes in altitude that take place during the walk, a feature also very popular among hikers. Additionally, the AW200 includes built in gauges for barometric pressure and temperature, allowing you be warned in advance of changes in the weather and possible approaching rain.
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Although the AW200 can be used by both walkers and runners, runners are likely to be unhappy about the lack of a heart rate monitor, which is included with many of Polar's other products. This makes the AW200 less useful in more strenuous workouts where it is crucial to watch your heart rate at all times. On the other hand, Not having a heart rate monitor means not having anything attached to the chest. For those who walk for pleasure as much as they do for exercise, the lack of additional hardware worn on the body is likely to be thought of as a benefit.
Polar AW200 Activity Technology Watch summary:
- Calculates the number of active steps - steps taken at the proper exertion level for physical fitness - as long as the watch is worn
- Monitors the user's overall level of exertion to ensure that their workout is successful
- Tracks weather changes to help the user avoid rainouts before they happen
- Tracks elevation changes, a feature much beloved by hikers
- Tracks calories burned
- Athletes who engage in more strenuous workouts such as running are likely to regret the absence of a heart rate monitor
