Polar RC3 GPS without Heart Rate Monitor, Red/Orange

RC3 GPS – A Smarter All-In-One

The RC3 GPS is the smarter all-in-one. It’s packed with unique Smart Coaching training features that will help maximize your performance.

Slim and Lightweight

The RC3 GPS has a super slim profile, built-in GPS and rechargeable battery with up to 12 hours of usage time.

GPS-based Altitude and More

In addition to speed and distance, the RC3 GPS shows altitude while training. After your workout, download your data into polarpersonaltrainer.com to see your route map along with altitude and pace. Your total ascent and descent will also be shown here.

Plan, Review and Track Workouts

Connect to polarpersonaltrainer.com, our free online training diary. Here you can create personalized running and cycling training programs and upload them into the RC3 GPS. After your training, download your data into polarpersonaltrainer.com where you can analyze your workout and review your training.

Key Features

• Tracks your route, speed and distance using built-in GPS
• Shows GPS-based altitude during and after training
• Improves performance with endurance training programs, downloadable for free from polarpersonaltrainer.com
• Back to Start GPS-based feature guides you back to your starting point
• Large display shows up to 3 rows of data
• Compatible with Polar W.I.N.D. running and cycling sensors
• Measures stride length and running cadence when used with the s3+ stride sensor (not included)
• Rechargeable battery, 12h in continuous use with GPS on
• 99 memory files
• Lets you share your training data via polarpersonaltrainer.com

In The Box

RC3 GPS training computer
USB cable
Getting Started Guide

Easy to Use

1) Enter basic settings

2) Start your workout

3) After your training, download your data into polarpersonaltrainer.com using the included USB cable to analyze your workout

Recommended Accessories

Unlock a World of Smarter Training With The H2 Heart Rate Sensor Chest Strap

Polar invented the world’s first heart rate monitor and pioneered the Smart Coaching training approach that delivers faster progress and better results. By adding a H2 heart rate sensor to the RC3 GPS, you’ll have access to these unique Smart Coaching features that listen to your heart and interpret the data for you so you can train smarter.

How Heart Rate Training Works

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To activate heart rate training features on the RC3 GPS all you have to do is add a H2 heart rate sensor chest strap (accessory sold separately.) Here’s how heart rate training works:

When you train, you don’t always have to go faster or harder to get the best results. To reach your goals you just need to listen to your heart rate and train at the right intensity.

During training, there are specific intensity zones, each with a benefit.  These zones are based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate- a number calculated by most Polar heart rate monitors. While training you can use your max heart rate to calculate and follow the recommended zones below. Training in the right zone will help you stay on track to reach your goals.

Zone 1 “Very Light” 50-60%: Improves overall health and helps recovery. Recommended for weight management and active recovery.

Zone 2 “Light” 60-70%: Improves basic endurance and fat burning. Recommended for everybody for longer and frequently repeated short exercises.

Zone 3 “Moderate” 70-80%: Improves aerobic fitness. Recommended for everybody for moderately long exercises.

Zone 4 “Hard” 80-90%: Increases maximum performance capacity. Recommended for everybody for shorter exercises.

Zone 5 “Maximum” 90-100%: Develops maximum performance and speed. Recommended for fit people and athletic training.

(Calculate your Maximum Heart Rate: 200 – Your Age= Maximum Heart Rate.)

Compare Polar Running & Multisport Models

	RCX3	RC3 GPS	RCX5
Continuous Heart Rate	Yes	Yes (w/ heart rate sensor)	Yes
Fitness Test	Yes	Yes	Yes
ZoneOptimizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated GPS	No	Yes	No
Training Plan Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interval Programming	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sport Specific Profiles	Yes	Yes	Yes
Altitude	In Download	Yes	In Download
Download to Polarpersonaltrainer.com	Yes (w/Datalink)	Yes (included USB cable)	Yes (w/Datalink)
Compatible with Polar running and cycling sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heart rate in water	No	No	Yes
Customizable Displays	No	No	Yes
Race Pace	No	No	Yes
Multisport Mode (Triathlon)	No	No	Yes
Battery Type	User Changeable (Coin Cell)	Rechargeable (12 hours in continuous use with GPS on)	User Changeable (Coin Cell)

Polar Customer Care

Purchasing a Polar product is only the start of your experience with us. We’ll be there to provide training advice and assistance and help you get the most out of your new product.

All in one GPS monitor tracks your speed, distance and route using the latest GPS technology (SiRFstar IV)
Slim and lightweight design with rechargeable battery (12 hours in continuous use with GPS on)
Unique Polar Smart Coaching features such as Running Index and Training Benefit analyze your training (optional H2 heart rate sensor needed)
Shows GPS – based altitude during and after training
Compatible with running and cycling sensors plus polarpersonaltrainer.com, our free training diary where you can download endurance training programs