From a pledge to lose weight that sees you running round the block a few times a week to the committed athlete training for a competition, here at OutdoorGB we have a Polar fitness watch that will suit your exact needs.
Polar was founded in 1975 by Professor Seppo Säynäjäkangas after meeting up with an old friend working as a cross-country skiing coach. The friend, venting his frustration at not being able to accurately record his team’s heart rates inspired Säynäjäkangas and opened his eyes to the benefits of portable heart rate monitors. In 1979, the first patent for wireless heart rate measurement was filed by Polar and by 1982; Polar had launched the first-ever wearable heart rate monitor, changing the way athletes trained forever. Now over 30 years since that moment of inspiration, here at OutdoorGB we have a range that includes basic models to help motivate and inform beginners to complete training systems for world champions across numerous disciplines.
The basic premise that Polar can teach us is that to get the most out of your training doesn’t necessarily mean pushing yourself to the extreme and working harder or faster. The best way to get the most out of your training, watch yourself improve and start seeing results is to train at the right intensity. With a Polar fitness watch you can make sure you are not over or under training and make each session count with the ability to view the results of your workout instantly.
The range of fitness watches from Polar aren’t just limited to one type of training, all of the models in the range enable you to feel free to train the way you want to train. One day you may want to run, the next perhaps you want to do cardio and maybe for your next session you just want to sweat away your worries at the gym. Whichever it is, a Polar fitness watch will help you to train at the right intensity and start seeing results.
The range of Polar fitness products at OutdoorGB covers a wide spectrum, so whether you are an athlete looking to improve your performance or just intend to lead a healthier lifestyle, below we have something for you.
The Polar FS1 Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Wrist Unit is the entry level model in the Polar fitness range. Entry level may mean basic features but don’t automatically assume basic features equals poor performance. With heart measurement with ECG accuracy, target zone exercise guidance but with uncoded transmission, the FS1 is ideal for those without a gym membership, those who are just taking to pounding the pavement in order to lose a couple of pounds and improve their health.
Feel the burn and say goodbye to calories with the Polar F4 Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Wrist Unit. Ideal to help you towards effective calorie burning, the Polar F4 enables to reach your goals by monitoring and displaying on screen your calorie consumption based on age, gender and other essential training information. Tone up your body and see how the intensity of your workout affects your heart rate with average heart rate of total exercise and maximum heart rate of total exercise. Polar’s Own Code technology means the unit has coded heart rate transmission which prevents crosstalk from other heart rate monitors, making it ideal for use in the gym.
Need some motivation when training? Not anymore. The Polar F7 Heart Rate Monitor acts like your own personal coach, taking note of your current condition to ensure effective training. Depending on your body’s daily condition, you might benefit from either a low or a high intensity training session, the F7 will check your current physical condition and guide you to a suitable intensity. See how many calories you are burning onscreen whilst you are training, then once you are back home, transfer your exercise data from your wrist unit to polarpersonaltrainer.com to make training more fun. Challenge friends to virtual sports competitions, store your training in an online training diary, interact with other users, get online tips for your workout and tailor your training programme to your individual needs.
The most advanced unit in OutdoorGB’s range of Polar fitness products, the Polar FT80 Training Computer is the most dedicated training partner for the most devoted fitness enthusiasts. Featuring the Polar
See the full range of Polar Fitness Watches here. You can also view other fitness watches on OutdoorGB’s Flickr profile: http://www.flickr.com/photos/outdoorgb/sets/72157617423513173/.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Polar Fitness Watches
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Victory in Washington for Brownlee and Moffatt
Alistair Brownlee makes it two in a row after victory in Madrid and now victory in Washington D.C. in the Suunto sponsored ITU World Triathlon Championships. The mens racing got underway at 9am with a 1500m two lap swim in the Potomac River, using the same tactic as he did in Madrid, Brownlee hammered the opening kilometres of the run to try and break the resolve of his opponents though found Spain's Javier Gomez hot on his tail. Brownlee, however was too quick for Gomez, outpacing him and leaving Gomez to pick up the Silver medal.
The woman's race, which kicked off just before 12.00pm, saw Emma Moffatt rally strongly in the swim, though beaten out of the water by Sarah Haskins and staying part of a pack in the bike ride, Moffatt took the lead after a few kilometres of the run and eventually won the race.
2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon - Mens ITU World Championship Rankings
After Race Three of Eight
1. Alistair Brownlee (GBR) 1600pts
2. Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS) 1536pts
3. Courtney Atkinson (AUS) 1437pts
4. Javier Gomez (ESP) 1425pts
5. Jarrod Shoemaker (USA) 1372pts
Dextro Energy Triathlon - Womens ITU World Championship Rankings
After Race Three of Eight
1. Emma Moffatt (AUS) 1818pts
2. Emma Snowsill (AUS) 1540pts
3. Jessica Harrison (FRA) 1525pts
4. Juri Ide (JPN) 1448pts
5. Daniela Ryf (SUI) 1405pts
To mark the Championship Series, Suunto have released a special edition t6c, find out more about it here.
Monday, June 22, 2009
OutdoorGB.Com Launch Travel Accessories Ahead Of The Great British Getaway
With over 60 per-cent of the UK population taking at least one holiday in a given year, it makes sense to stand out from the crowd and invest in luggage with a difference. Stocking a wide range of solutions suitable for all aspects of travelling, from daytrips to long haul, OutdoorGB.com even offer a dedicated section on the site aimed at child travellers.
Chief executive of OutdoorGB.com one of the leading outdoor clothing and equipment retailers, Edward Giles, said, “We are now providing new travel accessories from leading brands like Lifeventure, Deuter, Tatonka, and all just in time for summer! Those going away often under estimate the importance of carry cases and baggage, but you need a whole host of different travel accessories, from wash bags to camera cases, and it is certainly better to be prepared.”
Picking out suitable wash gear for a big trip can be tricky, and common concerns can include the size of the wash bag, how much space it will take up in your case and if it will hold the goods securely. The brand new Deuter Wash Bag Ii, is an extremely sensible solution to all of these problems. This large foldout wash bag features a hook and a mirror with two zipped pockets, five insert pockets and buckle closure.
The Tatonka Travelkit, is another great with useful extras such as a padded back, mirror and rotating metal hook and plenty of sensibly organised storage space allowing you to take more than just the essentials with you.
For the traveller who doesn’t like to be left in the cold (literally), the new micro-fibre trek towels from LifeVenture, are a novel travel must-have. These micro fibre towels are lightweight, compact and absorbent, drying six times faster than the traditional beach towel, solving the problems associated with swimming on the day of departure!
Mr Giles added, “Another great idea for the traveller who likes to be prepared, are our LifeVenture Passport Wallets, ideal for protecting your passport and carrying your ID and credit cards. Alternatively, for heightened security, you could try our Deuter Organiser Belts complete with Seven interior pockets and a separate zipped front pocket ensure that things are kept neatly organised.”
Whether it is a Bank Holiday in Bognor or backpacking round Bali, OutdoorGB have luggage, travel accessories and general travel solutions to suit every need.
Editor’s Note: Outdoor GB is represented by online advertising consultancy, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 0800 094 9001, Option 7.
Silva at SailGB: Essential For Navigation At Sea
Silva are a respected name when it comes to navigation and are the leading manufacturers of compasses worldwide, after all in 1933 it was the Kjellström brothers, founders of Silva, who invented the world’s first liquid filled compass. With the head office situated north of Stockholm, Sweden, today Silva manufacture compasses for all aspects of marine usage.
At SailGB we stock marine compasses for sail boating that are suitable for yachtsmen demanding absolute accuracy and a steady card in all conditions and high heeling angles. There are also compasses suited for elite sail racing, developed by the world’s top racers and Olympic sailors, featuring tactical scales and quick readability to give a critical advantage. For Power Boating, there are specialised compasses that give exceptional stability in all conditions, featuring a cone-shaped NO SPIN card that is virtually unaffected by boat speed or engine vibration. With a main steering scale on the horizontal part of the compass card and a direct reading on the vertical edge of the card, these compasses are ideal for cockpits where steering is done both sitting and standing.
Designed for Sail Boating, the Silva Marine Sail boat compass 100P utilises the same method used in orienteering on land, allowing you to set your desired course on the memory ring to then keep the needle parallel to the lines. Fully externally gimballed, the Silva Marine Compass 100P can be fitted horizontally or vertically or on any angle between.
For Sail Racing, the Silva Marine 102B/H Bulkhead Compass is easy to read featuring big digits for reading at a distance and built-in red illumination for the best contrast at night. Features a big full cover, all UV resistant materials including the capsule filled with UV resistant liquid and two lubber lines at 45°, allowing for reading from the rail.
The Silva Marine 100BC Compass is a front reading compass designed for power boating. Featuring two side view lubber lines at 45° offset, 100BC Compass allows easy reading and also allows for mounting the compass to one side of the steering position. Features a built-in compensator.
Friday, June 12, 2009
OutdoorGB.com To Offer High Tech Solution For Triathletes
Boosting workouts everywhere, OutdoorGB.com, the leading retailers of outdoor clothing and equipment online, are offering their customers the chance to own one of the forward thinking heart rate monitors now available from brands such as Suunto, Garmin and Polar. Ideal for multisport and triathlon use or indeed basic exercise, OutdoorGB.com pride themselves in having solutions to suit all budgets and requirements.
For the avid athlete looking for a high-tech solution to their requirements, OutdoorGB.com is constantly expanding upon their current product range with a selection of Heart Rate Monitors that are used by professional athletes in training for events such as the ITU World Triathlon Championship Series, various marathons and of course the Olympic Games.
Chief executive of OutdoorGB.com from the firm who offer backpacks, fitness watches and sports action video cameras, said, “Triathlon is a, fresh and exciting sport, it was only developed in the 1970’s yet made its debut at the 2000 Sydney Olympic games – no other sport has achieved Olympic programme status in such a short time frame. It is rapidly growing with many people in the UK already undertaking this innovative new sporting activity. We are really pleased to be able to offer an equipment solution to those keen to pursue Triathlon as a sport, which is why providing such high level heart rate monitors is of major importance to the team at OutdoorGB.com.”
Now providing the Polar RS800CX Multi Heart Rate Monitor Watch, the Polar CS300, the Suunto t3c Black Arrow Heart Rate Monitor and the Garmin Forerunner 310XT Multisport GPS Training Watch, OutdoorGB.com are currently experiencing a huge demand for their newest products, especially ahead of the latest stage of the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Washington D.C. on June 21 and the championships coming to the UK with the London stage in Hyde Park on August 15th.
The innovative Polar RS800CX heart rate monitor is a staple of the current range, measuring an athletes heart-rate, speed and distance in addition to their body’s response to training. This novel monitor makes use of Polar ProTrainer 5 software, a high performance training diary and analysis tool which enables the user to plan, create and customise training sessions. For more information on any of the heart rate monitors available please visit the OutdoorGB.com site at www.outdoorgb.com.
Editor’s Note: OutdoorGB.com is represented by online advertising consultancy, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726 233.
Better Safe Than Sorry With OutdoorGB.com’s Safety Equipment
OutdoorGB.com the leading outdoor clothing and equipment retailers are launching a range of work and rescue equipment to coincide with shocking safety issues uncovered by a recent Health and Safety Executive report. The HSE report found that 2.2m people work in the construction industry in the UK, making it one of the country’s biggest industries – but also one of the most dangerous. The inspectors visited over 1,700 sites in March this year and said that twenty per cent were substandard with safety. Over 250 prohibition notices were filed about work being done at height.
OutdoorGB.com is a reliable, responsible and informative place to source your work place and safety equipment needs. As stockists, OutdoorGB.com sell a range of products that offer security for potentially dangerous conditions when working at height is essential. Equipment is available for working at height, working in confined spaces, scaffolding, rescue, canyoning and water rescue.
All products are manufactured within ISO9001 quality assurance system to provide complete peace of mind and approved to the relevant European Standards (CE) and comply with the Work at Height regulations (2005). The main product areas include the Height Safety Harnesses, which are full body harnesses for general work at height, Confined Work Space harnesses, which are full body harnesses for use in confined spaces and suitable for use near vertical suspension when being lowered into a work or rescue situation with limited access.
Their new Fall arrest Devices are also a staple of the new range and are ideal for work where maximum mobility is required whist protecting a worker from falling. OutdoorGB.com are also stockists of Recovery Devices and Winches which can offer help and safety when working in potentially dangerous situations and confined spaces.
The Work at Height Safety Association recommends that Specific rescue equipment should always be present at the worksite. This equipment should be sufficient to carry out a rescue of an individual from any situation on the site. Rescue systems may be designed specifically for rescue or for evacuation and may allow only lowering, only raising or both.
Key products offered by OutdoorGB include the AB15 Fall Arrest Device, which is a standard arrest device to provide protection from falls from height. A retracting lifeline pays in and out of the device as the worker moves. In the event of a fall, a brake engages arresting the fall of the user with a controlled deceleration force. The integral carrying handle also acts at the anchor point. The ABBC Work Positioning Chair is a lightweight chair for working at height. Easy to assemble, includes pockets to store tools. The Abrah Rope Access Harness is another key product essential to provide safety.
Edward Giles from OutdoorGB said, “The equipment we have available includes basic safety equipment at work items and specialist products for situations such as working at height, mountain rescue, safety at work, safety at sea, marine rescue and rope access situations.”
Mr Giles also stressed that it is important that prior training and instruction has been given to all users of the items featured. With over 2,800 deaths over the last 25 years in the construction industry it is vital not to compromise on any aspect of safety in the work place or a rescue environment, so contact OutdoorGB.com to secure your equipment.
Editor’s Note: OutdoorGB.com is represented by online advertising consultancy, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726 233.
Deuter Sleeping Bags at www.OutdoorGB.com
So officially summer is in full swing, the temperature has sky-rocketed, then sort of sunk and if you go by previous form, will likely see-saw. Here at OutdoorGB we have just started selling a range of sleeping bags perfect for a summer of uncertainties, the Deuter 2009 range. The 2009 range of sleeping bags from Deuter are ideal for a comfortable nights sleep whatever unpredictable weather condition comes your way.
Best known in the UK for their range of rucksacks, Deuter are a company with a long and illustrious history. Established in Augsburg, Germany in 1898, Deuter started out making sails, sacks and tarpaulins before moving on to luggage in 1919. Deuter’s worth was proven in 1953, when Hermann Buhl became the first man to conquer Nanga Parbat (8,125m) in the Himalayas with his rucksacks, sleeping bags and tents all supplied by Deuter.
While there are sleeping bags in the Deuter range at OutdoorGB that are suitable for expeditions in extreme conditions, there are also those more suited to the realistic, i.e. camping holidays and the UK festival season.
For a fantastic affordable, all-round sleeping bag, look to the Deuter Dream Lite 250. Offering a warm comfortable sleep, the Dream Lite 250 offers the reassurance of independently tested temperature ratings measured in accordance with EN 13537. A contoured functional hood is perfect to keep comfortable on the often bumpy ground found at festival sites.
For those who need extra leg room, as the name suggests, the Deuter Space I is absolutely ideal for extra space. Coming in a rectangular shape, the Deuter Space I is ideal for those who feel claustrophobic in a mummy sleeping bag. The all-round zips also mean it can easily be transformed from a sleeping bag into a blanket. The Space also stows away into a handy stuff sack that resembles a carrier bag and can double as one too, handy for going and grabbing your breakfast in the morning or carrying a couple of cans or something.
Perfect for the girls is the Deuter Dream Lite 350SL, offering a warm comfortable sleep, the Dream Lite 350SL features an ergonomically designed shape to best suit the female form for increased thermal effciency and also features a fleece lined foot area. Ideal for valuables, the Dream Lite 350SL features an internal security pocket with zip closure.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Orca Bay Deck Shoes at SailGB.com
Fresh designs and fresh to SailGB, sister site of outdoor equipment specialist OutdoorGB, comes Orca Bay deck shoes. Taking the classic, tried and tested deck shoe and revitalising it with funky colours, tough leathers and a manufacturing process with great attention to detail, Orca Bay shoes offer classic nautical style wherever you may be.
The nautical look is once again a key trend this summer, horizontal striped tee’s, white cotton trousers, fitted sailors jackets, tailored boating shorts and of course deck shoes. Nautical style is bang on trend for both men and women this season and Orca Bay deck shoes definitely fit right in for authentic mariner mode. Whether you are a boater or a blagger, a pair of Orca Bay deck shoes will ensure you have the look of the French Riviera, even if it is only Fleetwood in which you are holidaying.
Manufactured in one of the few remaining hand-stitched moccasin factories in the world, the shoes are crafted using genuine moccasin construction, a process with excellent attention to detail yet a process so rarely used in this day and age. Due so much care and consideration being taken with each pair of shoes (it takes 20 minutes per pair just to stitch the front vamp), Orca Bay shoes don’t just look good they perform too. Whether you a serious sailor or just looking to emulate the style, these are shoes that are brilliantly suited to the boat. Many styles feature razor-cut soles, providing excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions while salt-resistant eyelets and leather will ensure a bit of seawater won’t ruin your shoes
Highlights for us here at SailGB, in the new Orca Bay range include:
Orca Bay Creek Classic Deck Shoe – Living up to its name, the Creek offers the classic look of a deck shoe but with Navy and Elk colours available, a bit of contemporary style is added. Not only stylish, the Creek has features including a non-slip and non-marking sole, salt resistant eyelets and leather and shock absorbing heel-cups, which make it ideal on deck.
Orca Bay Bay Deck Pumps – So suited to the bay, they named it twice; the Bay Deck Pumps translate classic deck shoe style into an ultra feminine, ultra cute pump. What more, no need to worry about them getting dirty as they are machine washable, simply sling them in 30° wash and watch them return to their former glory.
See the full range of Orca Bay Deck Shoes, here.
Nautica Watches at SailGB.com
Combining nautical styling, bold colours and contemporary Italian design, Nautica watches fuse together class and technology with modern fashion and marine inspiration.
Introduced in 1994, the contemporary Italian styling featured in Nautica watches comes straight from Nautica’s design studio in Milan. Nautica watches are true statement pieces with impressive attention to detail, which make them beautiful to look at. However it is not just about the visual aspect with these watches, Nautica watches offer authentic marine technology to provide excellent performance when sailing.
The excellent sailing performance Nautica watches offer has been recognised with the brand being named as an official sponsor of the “Round the Island Race 2009”. The Round the Island Race sees competitors from all over the UK and some as far afield as the USA and Europe follow a 50 mile course round the Isle of Wight. Being named as an official sponsor for the race, continues the longstanding involvement Nautica has internationally in sailing sponsorship and timing.
Here at SailGB, sister site of OutdoorGB, we stock many impressive timepieces from Nautica, all of which are ideal suited should you be at sea, on the shore or taking to the streets.
The Nautica Yachtimer has an impressive look but importantly doesn’t fall down on functionality; instead this watch features a range of authentic nautical functions. The key feature of the Yachtimer is the yachting-mode adjustable countdown timer. The countdown timer allows the user to choose the time to be counted down from 10 minutes to 1 minute, fitting the format of any race. To alert the user at each countdown interval, a beeper sounds. For the ultimate timekeeping accuracy, the Yachtimer is driven by a Swiss movement. As can be expected for a watch that is carefully designed in the Milan design studio, the Yachtimer looks absolutely stunning, with the oversized case perfectly complimenting the intricate design detail of the dial. Also available as part of a boxset featuring 3 interchangeable straps.
Another watch that is leading in the looks department is the Nautica NMX 300 Series. Drawing inspiration from marine heritage by referencing the vintage deep sea diving helmets of the early 1900’s, the NMX 300 offers a truly unique look. Like the classic diving helmets, the key design element is the protective metal cage that frames the dial. Again like the classic deep sea diving helmets, the NMX 300 is not scared of the water, being water resistant to a depth of 100m. The NMX 300 Series is available with a 3-hand analogue movement or with a Japanese chronograph movement.
The Nautica BFC 46 Watch is a classic analogue watch boasting a bold, clean design. Minimalist in styling, the BFC 46 combines clean detail with an oversize case to create a clear status statement that has one primary function to tell the time whilst looking good.
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