POLAR Launches Two New Watches to Inspire Athletes to Come Back Stronger

Polar expands its family of connected sports watches by introducing the new Polar Grit X Pro, as well as new features and a new look for the Polar Vantage V2 and Polar Unite, offering sports enthusiasts the tools they need to go where their heart takes them…

Source: Press Release

Polar Electro, the global leader in wearable sports technology and heart rate monitors, today launches the latest additions to the Grit X, Vantage, and Unite watches: the Polar Grit X Pro and Polar Grit X Pro Titan watches, the recently updated Polar Vantage V2 SHIFTTM Edition, and a new red color for the Polar Vantage V2. This follows last month’s updates to the Polar Unite.

This simultaneous launch across three different product categories highlights the brand’s commitment to addressing the evolving relationship athletes have with outdoor sports as we learn to live with Covid-19. Through Polar products and services, the brand is committed to encouraging athletes to pursue true adventure after research revealed that discovering new spaces and practicing multiple sports bring significant health benefits. This research, based on the habits of over 10,000 athletes, shows that the 20% of users in 2021 who explored new spaces the most during training recorded several advantages compared to those who tended to stick to familiar routes:

Sleep quality increased by 13%
16% more steps were taken daily
A slightly lower heart rate was recorded on average during running workouts

That said, the number of people exploring new spaces decreased in 2021 compared to 2019, as more people exercise in the same place.

In 2021, those who tried various types of sport recorded a slightly lower resting heart rate and a higher maximum aerobic power compared to those who repeatedly practiced the same sports.
Despite these benefits, there was an average 17.4% decrease in the practice of different sports between 2019 and 2021.

“What we’ve discovered through our own data is that people’s desire to experiment or discover new places and new sports experiences is declining. Yet, what many don’t realize is that going on an adventure and trying different sports can have significant health benefits. Those who explored new spaces alone recorded better sleep and a slightly lower heart rate than those who stick to familiar routes,” explains Sander Werring, CEO of Polar Electro. “At Polar, we are committed to guiding athletes of all backgrounds – from beginners to the best of the best – towards a healthier life, by providing the tools and information needed to make the most of their daily routine. This is exactly what our latest innovations offer: a range of devices and features to help more people than ever awaken their true spirit of adventure,” he added. Every Polar product is designed to enable athletes to reach new heights, whether in sport, outdoor experiences, or their everyday lives. Reliability is at the heart of every device, making them suitable even for the most intrepid adventurers. Combined with beautiful Nordic designs, this means the devices can adapt to any occasion, whether it’s a hike in a park or a new expedition across vast spaces.

Polar Grit X Pro – go where your heart takes you

The Polar Grit X Pro is the next step in Polar’s adventure to encourage people to explore the world around them. As a premium outdoor multisport watch, the Polar Grit X Pro watch has military-grade durability, ultra-long battery life, and extensive training, recovery, sleep management, and navigation features, designed to help outdoor enthusiasts handle almost any environment. Features include:

STYLE: a premium, military-grade design with a scratch-resistant sapphire glass lens and a flexible, durable FKM strap.
MILITARY-GRADE DURABILITY: designed for heavy use and tested to military standards (MIL-STD-810G), water-resistant to 100 meters, and built to withstand temperatures from -20 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius.
ULTRA-LONG BATTERY LIFE: up to 40 hours of training with continuous GPS and heart rate tracking, and 100 hours of battery life using multiple power-saving options. Up to 7 days of battery life in watch mode with 24/7 tracking.
HEART RATE TRACKING AND GPS ACCURACY: track every heartbeat with Polar Precision Prime™ sensor fusion technology and find an exact location with integrated GPS and assisted GPS for fast location times.
NAVIGATION FEATURES: new route and elevation profiles, optimized turn-by-turn guidance powered by the Komoot app, visualize course elevation with Hill Splitter™, and return to the starting point with the Track Back feature.
ALWAYS-ON OUTDOOR DASHBOARDS: new navigation and daylight dashboards that include a barometric altimeter, location coordinates, sunrise, sunset, and twilight times, and a compass.
FUELING AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION: track your energy consumption and receive fueling reminders during extended sessions with the personalized FuelWise fueling assistant.
TRAINING LOAD PRO & RECOVERY PRO: guidance to promote full physical recovery before the next session, including automatically calculating cardio and muscle loads.
SLEEP AND RECOVERY DATA: Sleep Plus Stages™ and Nightly Recharge™ features track sleep duration and quality, indicating your nightly recovery in a single simple score.
RUNNING POWER: automatically measure power values from the wrist during running sessions with integrated GPS and barometer.
COMPREHENSIVE TESTS: multiple tests, including running and cycling performance tests, leg muscle recovery test, and orthostatic test, to check body condition, calculate your performance, track your progress, and customize your running or cycling training zones.
SMARTWATCH ESSENTIALS: music control with the strap, weather forecasts, and push notifications.

Polar Grit X Pro

Available colors: Nordic Copper, DLC Black, Gold White
Price: €499.90 on Polar.com and at authorized retailers

Polar Grit X Pro Titan

To offer athletes even more choice to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors, Polar expands the Grit X series with the new Polar Grit X Pro Titan watch. Designed for those who want all the features of the Polar Grit X Pro, but with an even lighter device (12% lighter case than the Polar Grit X Pro), the Polar Grit X Pro Titan is intended for even more intensive and adventurous use thanks to ultra-resistant aerodynamic titanium. It also comes with two straps: a premium waterproof FKM strap and a perforated leather strap for everyday wear.

Price: €599.90 on Polar.com and at authorized retailers

Polar Vantage V2 SHIFTTM Edition and Vantage V2 Red: win with heart

Since the launch of the Polar Vantage V21 last year, Polar has been helping athletes achieve their goals and improve their performance through personalized data and guidance based on body signals. Today, Polar expands its offering with the Polar Vantage V2 SHIFTTM Edition and a new color for the Polar Vantage V2: Polar Red.

Vantage V2 SHIFTTM Edition: a running and multisport watch with a premium design in two options, SHIFTTM Silver and SHIFTTM Black. It comes with a perforated leather strap and a functional FKM strap, as well as the ability to swap them using quick-release spring bars, so the Polar Vantage V2 SHIFTTM Edition can be easily optimized for different sports and occasions.

Polar Vantage V2 Red with H10: the new vibrant color option is also available in a bundle! With the option to pair the Polar Vantage V2 Red with the Polar H10 heart rate sensor for better heart rate tracking. The Polar Vantage V2 is also designed to integrate the latest content from the Polar Grit X Pro via a software update. The Polar Vantage V2 3.0 software update will include the following new features:

OUTDOOR FEATURES: continuously active functions including an altimeter, location coordinates, sunrise, sunset, and twilight times, as well as a compass.
NAVIGATION FEATURES: plan every ascent and descent of a route using the new route and elevation profiles, and return to the starting point with the new Track Back feature.
HEART RATE SENSOR MODE: use the Polar Vantage V2 as a heart rate sensor to display heart rate data via BLE on gym equipment or mobile apps. Additionally, current Polar Vantage V2 owners can upgrade their watch to a Polar Vantage V2 SHIFTTM Edition, using the SHIFTTM Edition pack. This pack includes the SHIFTTM Edition adapters and a 22mm Polar strap of your choice.

Polar Vantage V2 Red
Price: €499.90 on Polar.com

Polar Vantage V2 Red with H10
Price: €549.90 on Polar.com

Polar Vantage V2 SHIFTTM Edition
Available colors: silver and black
Price: €549.90 on Polar.com

The SHIFTTM Edition pack
Price starting from: €49.90 on Polar.com

Whatever you do, do it with heart: with Polar Unite

The renowned Polar Unite2 features all new functions and colors to help even more athletes with their fitness program. With sleep assistance, training guidance, and features that help everyday athletes find balance, this sports watch is for those looking for the tools and motivation to kickstart their fitness program. Designed in a wide range of colors, including red and teal, and weighing only 32 grams, it is intended for use in all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports, allowing users to customize their watch and freely change straps to suit their style. The Polar Unite software update will include the following new features:

WEEKLY SUMMARY: view weekly training statistics to track your progress.
ENERGY SOURCES: discover energy sources and how you use them during each training session: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
HEART RATE SENSOR MODE: connect the Polar Unite to BLE-compatible gym equipment or other training devices.

Polar Unite
Price: €149.90 via Polar.com

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