

Polar H9 Heart Rate Sensor
Gain better reliability & accuracy in heart rate tracking through easy connectivity
- Sensor : 21 Grams, 3 X 6 X 1 cm, 30 m waterproof, X01 CR2025 batt (1 year batt life)
- Polar Soft Strap : 39 Grams, fully adjustable
Connected through Ant, Bluetooth and 5 Khz transmission. Compatible with Polar Beat App & most other fitness apps
Whay choose a heart rate sensor over smart watch
- How it works : Monitors heart rate through sensing the electrical current running through heart muscles via the chest well
- Benefits : More responsive in recording heart rate rapid changes (HIIT or Fartlek)
Operating Procedure
- Strap up : String and hook stap around body and adjust to around the diaphragm level
- Clip on the H9 : Clip on the sensor after strapping on
- Connecting Sensor :- Make sure bluetooth is on and log in to Polar Beat app & pair sensor
- Choose workout: Choose the workout genre from the list
Polar H9 vs H10 heart rate sensor
- H9 has no in-built memory while h10 has in-built memory
- H9 can only connect to 1 bluetooth device while H10 can connect up to 2.
- H9 uses strap on hook strap while the H10 uses strap with friction grip
By : Dr Chen Yiming
Family Physician, MBBS (Singapore), GDFM (NUS), GDFP Dermatology (NUS)
By : Alvin Ho
B (Eng), MBA, Certified Allied Healthcare/Fitness Professional (EIMS), Master Fitness Trainer / Fitness Nutrition, Resistance & Endurance Training Specialist (NFPT)