"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 ."
"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."
Display-less fitness bands are returning, offering distraction-free measurement of core health metrics. Polar introduced a simple Loop tracker that carries its Generation 3.5 optical heart-rate sensor. The Loop connects via Bluetooth to smartphones and pairs with Polar smartwatches for GPS-based activities, laps, and external sensors like bike cadence. A small module measuring 27mm by 42mm by 9mm attaches to a lightweight fabric band; the package includes small and medium/large bands and a charger. The unit weighs 29 grams and delivers approximately a week of battery life between charges. The Loop aims to provide comfortable, sleep-focused tracking without subscription fees.
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