Convenience Food - food that has been partially prepared commercially and consequently is quickly and easily prepared at home
High-glycemic - A food is considered to be high-glycemic if it is broken down rapidly and enters the bloodstream quickly as glucose.
Lean Body Mass - the percentage of muscles in the tissue
Low Density Lipoproteins (LDLs) - carries blood cholesterol to the cells
Ascorbic acid - vitamin C
Ballistic stretching - see Stretching, ballistic
Biomechanics - the study of the mechanics of muscular activity
Endorphins - a group of proteins produced naturally by the body with potent analgesic properties (similar to morphine). These are the brain chemicals that contribute to the "runner's high" or good feelings during and after exercise
Nutrition - Good daily nutrition means 55-65 percent carbohydrate, 20-30 percent fat, and 10-15 percent protein.
Sprain - an injury to the ligament
Tendon - A flexible, non-elastic tissue that connects muscle to bone. Damaged in strains.
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Polar WearLink+ Coded Transmitter and Belt Set (Medium-XX-Large)
Feature: ... Soft, comfortable HRM transmitter with electrodes, engineered right into the fabric; Compatible with all Polar Heart Rate Monitors; Coded to eliminate interference from other HRMs; Machine washable; User replaceable battery--up to 2-year battery life ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-05 Summary: Perfectly Speedy! ... Delivered on time and true to size. Would definitely purchase from this seller again ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-02 Summary: Perfect replacement strap ... I have a Polar F6 heart rate monitor, and the strap for it was starting to wear really bad. I purchased this replacement strap, and was hoping it would be an easy fix, and it was!! ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Polar WearLink is the first and only soft transmitter. The WearLink combines Superior Polar Technology with a fabric design. The electrodes, which pick up the heart's signal, are engineered right into the fabric strap....more
[2] ... Product Description | The Polar WearLink transmitter combines superior Polar technology with a new fabric design. The electrodes, which pick up the heart's signals, are engineered right into the fabric strap. The result is a superior fit for any individual body shape, providing revolutionary comfort and full freedom of movement. The transmitter's textile strap is removable and machine washable. Its clip-on mechanism ensures quick and easy wear, and the belt is easy to put on and take off. Polar's coded technology...more
Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch
Feature: ... Improve your training with watch-style heart rate monitor with stopwatch functionality; Monitor your intensity level to ensure you achieve the desired goal for each workout; Calculates the amount of total exercise time spent in your personal target zone; Comes with Polar T31 coded transmitter, which prevents interference from other nearby monitors; Backed by a 2-year warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-14 Summary: Great Polar RS100 heart rate monitor ... I'm very please with this purchase since I get lots of functions and utility's. I replace my old Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey) with this model and is like comparing a Ferrari with a Fiat. Basic functionality is there but this have a lot of goodies like calorie count, laps, stopwatch, and heart rate monitor, plus the new wearlink T31 coded transmitter which is more comfortable than the older models. Overall a heart rate monitor is key if you serious about getting fit and this is a great option. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-03 Summary: My First Heart Rate Monitor ... This is the first heart rate monitor I've ever purchased and it's extremely easy to use. All of the buttons are in the right places when you're running and the strap is pretty comfortable. Recommend this for anyone who cycles and runs like myself. The display is big enough to see if you want to glance at it quick on the run and the backlight works great for running at night. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | If running is what you do to stay in shape, the RS100 will give you valuable feedback that can help improve your fitness or lose those last few pounds. It combines all the heart rate features you need with the stopwatch you're used to. Track your average heart rate and time for each lap, so you can integrate heart rate easily into your fitness running program....more
[2] ... Product Description | In order to reach your fitness goals, you need to exercise at the right intensity. The Polar RS100 wrist heart rate monitor helps you to easily and accurately measure your heart rate to help you get to just the right intensity or your exertion level. This basic HRM features added stopwatch and time-of-day watch features as well as extra-large digits for easy readability. The Time in Target Zone feature calculates the amount of total exercise time spent in your personal target zone. You...more
Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Orange)
Feature: ... Simple-to-use wrist heart rate monitor/training computer in orange helps you to train at the right intensity; Provides metrics for heart rate, speed, distance, pace, and calorie burn; Tracks your latest 16 training sessions and your last 16 weeks of training; OwnZone feature for individualized zone training by heart rate or pace, a fitness test, and auto lap splits; Includes Polar WearLink+ 31 coded transmitter; compatible with S1 foot pod and G1 GPS Sensor ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-08-31 Summary: Great tool for success! ... I bought this when I started losing weight to get a more accurate measure of my calorie burn since the machines in the gym always seem to be inflated! It has helped me ensure that my cardio puts me in the right heartrate zone and tracks my calorie burn for a week which lets me know if I am behind or ahead for weight loss that week so I can alter my program along the way! I love it! ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-06-27 Summary: Wonderful Product ... I purchased the Polar RS300X when I started my workout, and what a great idea it was. This watch is very easy to setup, and it really adds a lot to my workout. I love the way it tells you how many calories you burn in a single workout. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Now our most popular and top performing running computer is enhanced with GPS speed and distance capability...more
[2] ... Product Description | A smart, intuitive training computer for runners and cross-training athletes, the Polar RS300X wrist heart rate monitor helps you to train at the right intensity with personal training zones. It's compatible with Polar's S1 foot pod and G1 GPS sensor (both separately available), enabling you to combine heart rate with speed and distance and truly make sense of your training. Committed runners will find the most value in the real-time pace and distance measurement of the S1 foot pod, while...more
Polar FA20 Men's Activity Computer Watch (Black)
Feature: ... Black men's activity watch with several innovative training features; 24/7 Activity Measurement mode tracks your calories burned during everyday activities; Recording modes for calculating total distance and calories burned by workout or week; 12/24-hour clock with alarm and snooze; offers date and weekly calendar indicators; Includes Polar FlowLink connection for digital information transfer; 2-year warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-09-06 Summary: Polar Activity Watch - Fantastic ... The Polar FA20 Activity Computer Watch tracks daily activity and measures that activity for health benefits. The product logs regular activity and can be set to measure a specific workout. Additional accessories may be purchased but I haven't found that to be necessary. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-06-03 Summary: Great quality!!!! ... for starters like me was impressive, really easy to use and the link to the computer is indispensable, you need it if you want to take advantage of the polar.com site.Not for daily use in the gym, but is really good for outdoor walking or running. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Provides 24 / 7, non-stop measurement of daily activity, including calories, active steps, distance covered and duration...more
[2] ... Product Description | The daily movements you make can have beneficial effects on your health. That's one of many reasons to opt for the innovative, easy-to-use Polar FA20 men's activity watch, which tracks your everyday activities to help calculate your overall fitness level. The FA20 is packed with innovative training features to help you toward your exercise goals. The 24/7 Activity Measurement mode registers all the effective active motion you perform on a daily basis and converts it into digital data....more
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