Review: A Real Workout with the Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor [Part 2]

Polar F11

As I said earlier, the Polar F11 heart rate monitor watch is an incredible tool. Whether for fitness or weight loss, it does the job. From what I’ve seen and experienced with the F11, I’m fairly impressed.

The fitness plan that the Polar F11 provides you from the data you put in, it sets out a detailed workout plan for you with information such as “How many hours you should workout” or “how long you should spend at each heart rate intensity level”. If you are like me and you already have a set program than you can ignore all these features on the Polar F11 and use it for its primary use as a heart rate monitoring device.

A Look at Other Features and Functions of the F11 Polar Monitor

One of the other features that I really like is the Polar OwnCal. It monitors your calorie intake and how much of it is burnt up during workouts. We build up on calories everyday with what we eat and our lifestyle. To ensure that these calories do not remain in the body as fat, we have to burn them. For every extra slice of pizza you have, you will need to run a bit longer or cycle a little bit further at the right intensities. This is why the Polar OwnCal feature is important for users of the F11.

Apart from the nice clean looks that the polar F11 has, it is also really simple to use. When you are using the different features, digital images tell you what you are using. If you have problems with your Polar F11, the instructional manual is straight forward because it gives detailed instructions.

Another handy feature is the Fitness Progress report that shows which areas of your training you have improved on. This is done through a chart and happens over time so you will see it graphically. It is important that you take the fitness test at the beginning because that is the base for your improvement and performance.

Final Outlook

Overall, I kinda like the Polar F11. To me, it is Polar’s version of the Garmin 305. It does have its moments though where it can get annoying but for functionality, I give it a 4 out of 5 rating (right on the money with Amazon users). Polar could have done a bit more with the looks but it still is okay. Whether for beginners or experienced athletes, I feel the Polar F11 is for everyone.

Here is the First Part to this Review:

A Real Workout with the Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor [Part 1]

If you like the Polar F11, which is considered by some as the Best Heart Rate Monitor, check out Heart Monitor Reviews on the Polar FT7. The FT7 Review goes in-depth into the watch.