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Polar Fitness Heart Rate Monitors are compatible with majority of fitness, exercise, sports and running equipment. Argos Sports offer Price Match Promise on all Polar Heart Rate Monitors. Quantity Discount is also available to Retailers and Organisations. Call to open a Trade Account or to discuss your heart rate monitors requirments.
Whatever your sport, whatever your goal and whatever your levelTo get the most out of training, it’s essential to understand your body better – and Polar is committed to helping you do just that. With Polar heart rate monitors on your side, you can measure your performance, set new goals and stay motivated. So, whether you’re a pro athlete or occasional walker, you’ll find it’s easy to listen to your body.
Why Listen to Your BodyWhether you want to train to improve your performance or simply want to lead a healthier lifestyle, the most effective way to do both is to listen to your body. Of course, if you have no way of understanding it, you have no way of knowing what it’s telling you. That's why Polar heart rate and activity monitors are so essential – they help you listen and understand your body more effectively. But how do they work? Well, as you get fitter by training with your heart rate monitor, your heart is able to pump more blood with every beat. The upshot of this is that your heart doesn’t have to beat as often to get the required oxygen to your muscles, which in turn decreases your resting and exercise heart rate. As a result of training, your muscles utilize the oxygen better, meaning you can put more effort in and still maintain the same heart rate. On the other hand, with activity monitoring you can measure your health beneficial movement and track your activity level to accurately record information about your active time, intensity and calorie expenditure. When all of these things happen, Polar products make sense of it all so that you are in tune with your body to act on what its really telling you. And that leads to a healthier, fitter you. Since the first Polar heart rate monitor was developed in 1982, Polar has been committed to conducting innovative physiological and sports medical research. In fact, all of the features in Polar products are based upon scientific work and are in accordance with recommendations from the world’s leading sports medicine authorities. In addition to Polar has its own in-house research and development. Besides individuals interested in their personal well-being, Polar heart rate monitoring and analyzing technology has been used by numerous researchers in the fields of sports, exercise and health.
Ellipticals are the fastest growing type of cardiovascular exercise equipment. Elliptical cross trainers offer a low impact workout that exercises muscle groups in both the upper and lower body with minimum strain on joints.
A smooth elliptical cross trainer is generally designed with a 3-1 ratio of lower body to upper body resistance, matching the body's normal ratio of upper to lower body muscle mass. What makes this piece of fitness equipment unique is that ellipticals enable you to work out equally with all four limbs, valuable for longer fat burning workout programmes.
The elliptical leg motion, coupled with arm resistance exercise, provides a fitness workout that many find especially pleasing. Forward and reverse action maximises the benefits of using an elliptical cross trainer.
-Rowers are in a class of their own for a really intensive upper and lower body exercise workout. Serious training can be done with any piece of quality cardiovascular equipment, but rowing machines really lend themselves to the dedicated fitness enthusiast, particularly those who enjoy rowing!
Rowers have 3 main forms of resistance. Air rowers like the Concept2 Model D rowing machine give an excellent smooth action and full length stroke. They come closest to simulating the action of rowing on water, together with WaterRowers, where water provides both the feel and sound of 'the real thing.' Magnetic rowing machines give a smooth and variable resistance and are generally shorter which may be a factor where space is limited, and you do not have much room for exercise equipment.
Exercise cycles are for many people the ideal cardiovascular fitness equipment. Cycling is enjoyable for all ages, and on an exercise bike you can easily keep fit without missing your favorite programme. Upright exercise bikes are the most popular form and are more compact than most machines.
An exercise bike may also suit those with injuries preventing them from running or walking. Recumbent exercise bikes can be a good choice if you have certain types of back problems while semi-recumbent exercise bikes make it easier for users to dismount.
Most exercise bikes have magnetic resistance, which can give a superbly smooth and quiet ride. Air resistance exercise bikes are less quiet and popular but have a feel some still prefer.
If you want to look great and feel healthy you have to work at it. That generally requires a vigorous exercise routine combined with a well balanced diet. To lose weight and trim down you need to burn calories on a regular basis.
Of all the various types of fitness equipment that have come and gone, there is one that is still a major contender, that is a treadmill.
Running machines are probably the most popular of all types of fitness equipment. Argos Sports have selected a great range of quality treadmills for improved cardiovascular health, weight loss and muscle tone. For most people, 20-30 minutes exercise 3 times a week is beneficial for health and fitness, though this should be a minimum from which to build.
The range of trampolines from Argos Sports is one of the most comprehensive available in the UK. We offer the complete selection of garden trampoline from all the major brands as well as covers, safety nets, ladders and anchors.
Circular trampolines are by far the most popular, ideal for family fun rather than for gymnastic use. For more skilled trampolinists the greater response of rectangular trampolines may be more suitable.
When choosing a trampoline it is important to take into account the weight of the heaviest user and how many people may use it. Argos Sports generally recommend a maximum of three users at one time on even the largest trampolines. Safety nets are advisable for younger children and anchors may help protect your trampoline in high winds. For in-depth advice look at our trampolines buying guide.
Trampolines are great fun and can keep children entertained for hours as well as encouraging balance and co-ordination. And they are just as good for adults, giving you an enjoyable aerobic work-out, whilst toning and strengthening muscles at the same time. We are sure that you will have endless hours of enjoyment year after year for all the family.
Beware of inferior trampolines with zinc plated springs. These WILL rust and discolour. Would you be happy with you or your family jumping over rusty springs?? We think not. Argos Sports trampolines and springs are fully galvanised and will not rust. We have strict policy to test trampoline and parts before offering them for sale.
Multi Gyms allow you to do various exercises on one piece of fitness equipment (multi), with different sections to let you concentrate on different muscle groups and body areas. The majority of multi gyms offer the same core exercises such as chest press, leg extension/curl and seated row. At Argos Sports we offer compact multi gyms - for those short of space and on a budget. Standard multi gyms - for those of you who have the space and multi stack multi gyms for the advanced user who wants a multi gym similar to ones use at a gym
Argos Sports offer an extensive range of boxing equipment from boxing boots, boxing free standing equipment, boxing bags, boxing gloves, stands and brackets and much more . As well as being a market leader for fitness equipment and exercise equipment we excel in our supply of boxing necessities.
Table tennis tables are becoming popular in the UK, table tennis is a great sport mainly because its fun and you get a workout at the same time. At Argos Sports we offer outdoor table tennis tables, indoor table tennis tables, and also our new ready to play table tennis table which require limited setup. We also offer table tennis accessories such as bats, balls, nets and more.
Argos Sports offer the widest range of gym equipment, from weights benches, smith machines, standard and olympic weights, multi gyms, power racks, weight storage racks, leverage machines and much more.
From Baseball, Basketball System, Air Hockey Tables, snooker Tables, pool tables, heart rate monitors and more we have a complete range of sports equipment, all at great prices.
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