# Precision Heart-Tracking Watches The Polar M200 GPS Running Watches are for Training Athletes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-watches References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/polar-m200-gps-watch-launched-06-10-2016/) & [polar](https://www.polar.com/en/about_polar/press_room/polar_introduces_polar_m200_the_much_awaited_gps_running_watch_with_wrist_based_heart_rate) Polar is a brand synonymous with precision when it comes to [heart rate monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitvii-health-watch), so the new Polar M200 [GPS running watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professionalgrade-running-watch) are a cut above the competition. Embedded sensors can be utilized with the Smart Coaching features with the Running Program to get you in the right zone for optimal performance. Opting for a personal trainer is seemingly becoming less necessary as devices like the Polar M200 are being created that provide science-driven results. This enables athletes who train alone to get better results without having to partake in more costly methods of maintaining and extending fitness regimes. The Polar M200 running watches come in a wide array of [color options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-2-smartwatch) including Fresh Blue, White, Mellow Yellow, Bright Red and Charcoal Black. The device is set to launch worldwide in 2017. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Precision Heart-tracking:** The use of embedded sensors and smart coaching features in watches like the Polar M200 opens up opportunities for precise heart rate monitoring and personalized training programs. - **Science-driven Results:** Devices like the Polar M200 provide athletes with data-driven results, reducing the need for personal trainers and allowing for more cost-effective training methods. - **Colorful Fitness Wearables:** The wide array of color options available for the Polar M200 running watches showcases the growing trend of fashionable and customizable fitness wearables. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Technology:** The precision heart-tracking capabilities of watches like the Polar M200 present opportunities for further advancements in fitness technology, including biometric tracking and personalized training algorithms. - **Health and Wellness:** The science-driven features of the Polar M200 and similar devices can disrupt the health and wellness industry, providing individuals with more affordable and accessible ways to track and improve their fitness. - **Wearable Technology:** The popularity of colorful and customizable fitness wearables, like the Polar M200 running watches, highlights the potential for innovation within the wearable technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fitness Tracking Smartwatch Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powered-by-polar.md) - [Fitness-Tracking Colorful Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-570.md) - [Premium Outdoor Smart Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grit-x2-pro.md) - [Temperature-Tracking Fitness Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-ignite-3-titanium.md) - [Collaboration Budget-Friendly Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-moto-watch.md) - [Stylish Bright Digital Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-970.md) - [Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-active.md) - [AI-Enabled Fitness Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-cheetah.md) - [Athlete-Approved Professional-Grade Running Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professionalgrade-running-watch.md)