"It seems that in the world of 24/7 activity tracking, what's old is new again, as we see a resurgence in the availability of fitness bands that have no display and offer a distraction-free approach to measuring key health and wellness metrics. Polar has long set the standard for optical heart rate monitoring, and it brings its latest heart rate technology to a simple tracker with the new ."
"Works with Polar watch Like the Amazfit Helio Strap, the Polar Loop works in conjunction with your Polar smartwatch, so if you have focused activities where you want to capture your location via GPS, measure details such as laps, or connect to other sensors such as bike cadence sensors, you can use your Polar watch for advanced activity tracking. I've been running, walking, working in the yard, sleeping, working, and more with the Polar Loop for a couple of weeks."
"A small module measuring 27mm by 42mm by 9mm thick connects to a very comfortable fabric band with a total weight of just 29 grams. Polar includes both a small and a medium/large band in the box with the Loop charger. The Polar Loop has a Bluetooth radio to connect to your smartphone and has been lasting me a week between charges."
Displayless fitness bands are experiencing a resurgence, offering distraction-free measurement of key health metrics. Polar introduces the Polar Loop, a compact tracker that brings Generation 3.5 optical heart rate monitoring to a fabric band. The Loop pairs with Polar smartwatches for GPS, lap details, and external sensor support while handling continuous heart-rate and sleep tracking itself. The device ships with small and medium/large bands and a charger, includes Bluetooth connectivity, and delivers roughly a week of battery life between charges. The Loop aims to match watch-level heart-rate accuracy with comfortable, all-day wear and minimal distraction.
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