Heart Rate Equipment

Direct measurement of heart rate during exercise is the most accurate way to gauge performance. Using a heart rate monitor makes it possible to train at your ideal pace and intensity, maximizing your training benefits. Heart rate monitoring capabilities are available on PM2, PM2+, PM3, and PM4 monitors.

Concept2 sells Polar and Garmin brand equipment.

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Shop for heart rate equipment at the Concept2 Shop.

For a PM2, PM2+ or PM3

To display your heart rate on a PM2, PM2+, or PM3 monitor, you need:

  • A chest belt.
  • Concept2's heart rate cable with receiver.

Concept2 offers three heart rate package options. Choose just the right equipment for your intended use.

  Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Description Heart Rate Receiver & Cable Polar Wearlink™ Chest Belt Plus Heart Rate Receiver & Cable Polar Wearlink™ Chest Belt & FT40 Heart Rate Monitor
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Heart Rate Receiver Only
Heart Rate Assembly
Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor
Part Number 1862 1747 2488
* Add PN 1862 if using with
indoor rower
Price $25.00 $75.00 $159.95
*Plus $25.00 if adding PN 1862
Best Use
  • You already own a Polar chest belt and plan to use that belt with a PM2, PM2+, or PM3.
  • Your Polar chest belt is not a Polar W.I.N.D. product. The W.I.N.D. line is not compatible with Concept2 Performance Monitors.
  • You plan to monitor your heart rate only using the indoor rower and not during other activities.
  • You do not own a Polar chest belt and plan to monitor your heart rate only while using the indoor rower and not during other activities.
  • PN 2488 Only: You plan to monitor your heart rate during other activities only.
  • PN 2488 & 1862: You plan to monitor your heart rate while using your indoor rower and during other activies.
  • You are a serious exerciser looking to lose weight or reach the next level of fitness.
More Info
  • This is a Concept2 product and is available only from Concept2.
  • This product is required if you plan to monitor your heart rate on a PM2, PM2+, or PM3, because these Performance Monitors do not have a built-in heart rate receiver.
  • This product is designed to work with Polar brand chest belts; other brands may work but are not guaranteed to do so.
  • Installation Note: This cable plugs into the monitor, travels down the monitor arm, and ends under the indoor rower monorail. You will not be physically connected to the cable. Complete installation instructions are included with each purchase and are also available in our Service section.
More Info

The heart rate receiver & cable included is Concept2's part number 1862. Read more about this product at left.

Wearlink Features

  • Made from a soft, fabric material
  • Electrodes integrated with the strap for added flexibility and comfort
  • Coded feature eliminates interference from other heart rate monitors
  • Battery can be replaced by the user
  • 100% waterproof
More Info

This is a complete stand-alone Polar™ portable heart rate monitor with chest belt transmitter and wristwatch display unit.

Wearlink Features

  • Made from a soft, fabric material
  • Electrodes integrated with the strap for added flexibility and comfort
  • Coded feature eliminates interference from other heart rate monitors
  • Battery can be replaced by the user
  • 100% waterproof

FT40 Features

  • Average and maximum heart rate
  • Heart rate as beats per minute (bpm) or as a percentage of your maximum heart rate
  • HR-based target zones with visual and audible alarm
  • Manual target zone—enables you to define the HR target zone that is suitable for your training
  • Polar EnergyPointer tells you if the main effect of your training is fitness improvement or fat burning
  • Polar Fitness Test measures your aerobic fitness at rest and tells you your progress
  • Polar OwnCal®—counts calories burned and percentage of calories burned from fat
  • Polar OwnCode® (5kHz)—coded transmission to prevent cross-talk and interference
  • Water resistant to 30m
  • Data Recording—review your training data to date of for a given week
  • Data Transfer—compatible with polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar FlowLink data transfer unit
  • Other watch features: time of day (12/24h) with alarm and snooze, date, backlight, weekday indicator, low battery indicator, user replaceable battery

For a PM4

Concept2 provides a Garmin chest belt with every PM4; no additional equipment is required to display your heart rate on a PM4.

Refer to the following chart to learn more about:

  • The Garmin chest belt provided with each PM4.
  • Purchasing additional equipment for monitoring heart rate during other activities.
  • Using Polar equipment with a PM4.
  Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Description Garmin Comfort Chest Belt Garmin Heart Rate Watches Heart Rate Receiver & Cable
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Garmin Transmitter Belt
Garmin Forerunner 210
Garmin FR60 Men's (Red)
Garmin FR60 Women's (Lilac)
Heart Rate Receiver Only
Part Number 379
  • Forerunner 210: 2413
  • FR60 Men's: 2411
  • FR60 Women's: 2412
1862
Price $60.00
  • Forerunner 210: $249.00
  • FR60 Men's: $129.99
  • FR60 Women's: $129.99
$25.00
Best Use

This chest belt is included with every PM4; it is not necessary to purchase unless you prefer to have more than one chest belt. This chest belt will fit chest sizes 25"–45".

You may want to purchase another chest belt if:

  • Multiple people will be using the indoor rower, and each would like their own chest belt.
  • You row in multiple locations and would like to have a chest belt for each location.

You plan to monitor your heart rate while using the indoor rower and during other activities.

  • You already own a Polar chest belt and plan to use that chest belt to view your heart rate on your PM4 monitor.
  • Your Polar chest belt is not a Polar W.I.N.D. product. The W.I.N.D. line is not compatible with Concept2 Performance Monitors.
More Info
The Garmin chest belt uses ANT technology to send your heart rate to a receiver that is built-in to the PM4 circuit board. Using the Garmin method, no additional accessories are required to see your heart rate on the PM4.
More Info

The Garmin Forerunner 210 includes the following:

  • Watch
  • Premium Heart Rate Monitor
  • AC Charger
  • Charging/Data clip
  • Quick start manual
  • Owner's manual on disk

The Garmin FR60 includes the following:

  • Watch
  • Standard Heart Rate Monitor
  • USB ANT Stick
  • Quick start manual
More Info
  • This is a Concept2 product and is available only from Concept2.
  • This product is required if you plan to use Polar equipment to monitor your heart rate on a PM4: the heart rate receiver built-in to the PM4 is designed to work with ANT compatible chest belts and will not work with Polar chest belts.
  • This product is designed to work with Polar brand chest belts; other brands may work but are not guaranteed to do so.
  • Installation Note: This cable plugs into the monitor, travels down the monitor arm, and ends under the indoor rower monorail. You will not be physically connected to the cable. Complete installation instructions are included with each purchase and are also available in our Service section.