Polar Vantage M2 Initial Thoughts and Giveaway

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Today we're looking at and giving away the brand new Polar Vantage M2
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - What's in the box
2:45 - Polar Vantage M2 V3 Screen
5:15 - Vantage M2 weight
5:30 - Vantage M2 battery life
6:12 - Vantage M2 GPS Accuracy
6:50 - Vantage M2 Heart Rate Monitor
8:30 - Vantage M2 for triathlon
8:50 - Vantage M2 music controls
9:15 - Vantage M2 weather widget
9:25 - Vantage M2 Fuel wise
9:45 - Vantage M2 Fit Spark
10:08 - Vantage M2 Sleep metrics
11:12 - What I dislike about the Vantage M2
11:40 - Vantage M2 Swim mode
13:00 - Final thoughts on the Vantage M2

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@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats to Regge on winning the Polar M2 watch! 👏

@rizkykurnia 3 жыл бұрын

Crossing a finish line in a marathon and trail run are the usual swing. Participating a sprint triathlon is a beautiful thing. Another comparison of triathlon watch is waited. Getting a polar watch is a beautiful gift.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Way to take the comment to the next level 🙌 Thank you for watching and taking. I really appreciate it. 👍

@bethmilford3631 Жыл бұрын

I just listened & subscribed! I usually don't but i like what you had to say! I have only used Polar products, 25+ years! Just purchased the M2 & learning how to use all the features. Thanks & I'll keep watching!

@mlegrand Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing. Let me know if there's ever anything in particular you'd like to learn about. 👍

@cknutson4843 3 жыл бұрын

If anything, I am training for my life. Almost 60 and training to get rid of the last (Ugh!) decades of sloth, and get my weight down (down 55# this pandemic), using a combination of HIIT, strength, core and cardio. I just updated from an OH1 to a Verity Sense, and I love them both. I'm mostly competing with my self, but I like to get out with my daughter for her group runs (I don't run, I lumber) to show the kids how the old folks do it.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect! I think you might like a watch like this one. You might actually enjoy the Fit Spark guided workouts on the watch. Thanks for watching C Knutson!

@danielsaunders563 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review, thank you for all the hard work you do! I have the GRITX so I don't need this watch, but it looks like it has many similar features, and Polar has become my daily just for three simple things, the weather (especially to easily glance the wind changes, helps me decide on what kind of exercise I feel like doing that day), sleep tracking, and training status. It is too bad that the M2 and the Grit X don't have ant+, but not a deal breaker.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

It does seem like more and more devices are using bluetooth. Thanks so much for watching and commenting anyway. I really do appreciate it. If you are randomly selected, I'll have to find something else cool to send your way.

@polnudmij 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a new bike and I wanna mix running with cycling and I love Polars sleep tracking features and recovery features, y biggest challenge is to balance training with my university studies

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but some of the training can help you sleep and study better for University as well. I remember a late night run really helping me study. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@andriitolstopiatykh6935 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review. It's detailed and helpful. I still have not decided on the clock, so I'll take a chance. My closest goal is a half marathon in 1 hour and 20 minutes.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Andrew! Solid half goal! Hope training is going well and you’re able to keep it consistent. Keep me posted on how training goes! 👌

@Try_n_2Tri 3 жыл бұрын

This season, season or not, I WILL complete at minimum an Olympic distance even if I design my own course. Swim is FINALLY showing some signs of improvement and there is hope. Awesome channel as always Matt.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome news 🏊 Designing your own course isn’t a bad idea. It’d be a lot cheaper!

@jaroslawiwanski3063 3 жыл бұрын

Still the best,the most honest reviews of sport watches on KZfaq.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaroslaw! I really appreciate that.

@AndrewBodley 3 жыл бұрын

First time I've found this channel. Thanks for the review. I'm a runner new to Tri and need to improve on my swimming and training planning as I start training for half Ironmen races.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, good luck with training Andrew! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@wasjetztschonwieder 3 жыл бұрын

As always a very informative video. Thank you! I appreciate your work. My goal this year is to get fit and in shape again.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it Patrick! Thanks so much for checking out the video and commenting. Best of luck with training.

@casebast 3 жыл бұрын

I've chanllenged myself for this year to run a 10k under 45 minutes. I love sprints but I really need to work on my endurance training, and I'm confident I'll get there. Cheers mate!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goal Seba! The 10k used to be my favorite running distance as well. Keep me posted on how it goes. 👌

@KayaThomas91 3 жыл бұрын

Great and very detailed review, I’m training for my first Olympic triathlon that’s in July!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kaya! I appreciate you watching these videos. Tomorrow’s video is a little . . . different. 😬

@robinbebbington7063 3 жыл бұрын

The M2 certainly has enough features for me. Just getting back into my fitness after covid lockdowns and not returning to Taekwondo due to knee injuries. Current used polar unite has been great motivation for me.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Robin! Thanks for watching. Yeah, the M2 is a nicer watch than the Unite in my opinion but there is a lot of similar software between the two. I think you’d enjoy this one.

@TheHsraiders9688 3 жыл бұрын

I'm super excited to be running my first triathlon this year and hopefully more of them to follow

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Brad! Hope you love our sport. Let me know if you have any questions or video topics that you’d like explored. 👌

@AlexeySirotkin-ru 3 жыл бұрын

Training for my first triathlon in July. Thanks for review !

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Alexey! Good luck with training and let me know if you have questions or ideas for video topics that could help.

@a.g.5353 3 жыл бұрын

I want to run my first 10 km ever! I have been running for a while now but always strugle a little bit so i really think that this watch could help me get there ! loved the video thank you for the great review!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

10k is a great goal. You’ll have to keep me posted on how the training goes! Thanks for watching and commenting AG 👍

@kingkckc 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for the video since you mentioned about it on the polar reddit. Thanks for all the first impression data. I've been riding my bike a lot more these days, so my main goal lately is to build up to a 50 mile ride (longest so far is 25)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goal KingKC! Yeah, this is a solid option. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@Chris_Pucci 3 жыл бұрын

I'm training for my first triathlon! WooHoo. Thanks for the review of the watch.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome goal UglyScout! Keep me posted on how it goes. Thanks for checking out these videos!

@tamasilles705 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanx! I'd like to complete my first half marathon this summer. Let's see :)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tamas! Keep me posted on how training and the race goes this summer. And thanks for watching and commenting!

@sympatheia 3 жыл бұрын

My main challenge for the year is preparing for my first Marathon. It's been tough training for it and I'm sure the Polar M2 would be a great companion for that training. Thanks for putting out great videos! They are always very motivating.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow first marathon. That's going to be awesome Jared! The M2 would be a good option. Keep me posted on how training goes and eventually the race. I'd love to hear about it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@sympatheia 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes!

@FlorianKrakau 3 жыл бұрын

great to hear your opinion about this „updated“ watch. the m dropped to around 160€ over here. the hr to another device feature while workout is the only want to have thing for me on the m2 (bosch pedelec incoming) training currently for 10k until my birthday in july. will see. thanks again for your work matt. cheers from germany ☺️

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good plan Florian. Good luck with the 10k and keep me posed on how it goes. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@mloken 3 жыл бұрын

My challenge is to monitor and manage my sleep better while trying to homeschool two young kids and work my job during yet another pandemic lockdown where I live...thanks for the great videos Matt, your production quality is awesome.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand Michael. I've been trying to homeschool and work with my 3 kids and in all honesty I feel like I'm failing at both work and raising the kids most days. Hopefully there is light at the end of the tunnel for this pandemic. Thanks so much for watching!

@piiak6848 3 жыл бұрын

Last year I voiced my dream of running a a sub 20min 5k. Got to 26 minutes last May. Even hired a coach and when we were scheduled to start last July, I got super sick. Been sick 2 more times since and this is a pain 😅 I'm back in worse shape than I've been probably since my early teens and currently just trying to get back to running again. Honestly, makes me anything but laugh and struggling as an ex-athlete to find the motivation to start from scratch. I have the gen 1 of M but got a bit bored with it last year and fed up with all the connectivity issues. Props for Polar for seemingly haven taken that feedback and now that I dug up my old M, seems like the issues with connections and notifications have been resolved in the Polar app. I've been testing a few watches, ending up with Garmin VA4 in await of a new Fenix. However, I started missing the proper development supporting features, such as showing daily activity as one goal, having a cardio load tolerance figure I can track as a demonstrator of my condition improving, recovery pro, FitSpark & Nightly Recharge, so trying life with Vantage M again. If only I could combine what I like about each together and I might be satisfied. 😁

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Piia, sorry to hear about the recent struggles with sickness. Hopefully things get better from here on out. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@zantin91 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I’m currently training for a sub 20min 5k, will be doing a solo race in May.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome Alexander! Sub 20 would be a big barrier to break. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@NotThatRyanReynolds 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always and I hear someone has a birthday today!! 🥳🥳🥳

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Correct! Trying to scramble and post a birthday video. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@jonathandiamond2219 3 жыл бұрын

Really great review once again! My upcoming challenge will be attempting my first marathon on April 11th (solo because of Covid restrictions). Really excited to see how my last training block pays off!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, sounds great Jonathan. Are you tapering now?

@jonathandiamond2219 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Yep! I did my last long run this past weekend, and now I am tapering until the big day.

@tyengstrom7333 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review! Lots of great watches out there right now. As for my challenges; IM Sacramento in October and in the meantime I’m trying to drop a chunk of weight.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a ton of good watch options at the moment. This one was just awarded to a guy last week but Polar makes some nice watches!

@superyooper22 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, I found it very helpful! My challenges include training for my first marathon (now virtual) later this month. I haven't even done the race and I'm already looking forward to doing another one in person with other racers. And if things keep improving with COVID, I'm going to try my first Xterra triathlon in June. All this training while working as a Frontline worker (RN)!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome for the review Superyooper! And thank you for working as an RN during these crazy times. Best of luck in the marathon. You’ll have to let me know how it goes! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@superyooper22 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, it's been crazy this past year! I was looking at some of your other videos and noticed you posted your birthday video on march 29th which is the day after my birthday on the 28th, so happy belated birthday!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@superyooper22 - Yeah! Late March is a great time for a birthday! 👌

@rayconboy3538 3 жыл бұрын

Training for my 1st triathlon 🙏 at the ripe old age of 45... Fitbit has died so finding ur channel fantastic. Keep up the good work 🤘

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Ray! Perfect time to start! Keep me posted on how it goes and thanks for checking out the channel! 👌

@rayconboy3538 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand I’m torn watching ur channel. Fenix 6, Forerunner 945, Polar .... or to be different a Suunto . I’m lost in a good way!! You know what they say..... Information Is Power 🤗

@JamesClerkMiexwell 3 жыл бұрын

My challenge is to run a marathon, not just for the experience but to see what is possible for me. Fingers crossed as the mileage is starting to take its toll - hopefully my doctor and my physical therapist can get me through. Thank you for the review, once again very informative. They do make good looking devices... This is not good for a gadget freak like me!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goal Mieke! Yeah, hopefully the body holds up well. Keep me posted on how everything goes.

@Anthony-ce7qw 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great, would love to add it to my H10, that I am using for my 1st ever 1/2 marathon. As I am not a seasoned runner (I actually hate running)! this is a massive challenge, but for an awesome cause raising money for a friend who passed away recently way to young....the 1/2 marathon includes in excess of 2300ft of elevation along the route so it’s not going to be easy and the vantage M2 would sure help me with my preparation and on the day of the event. Thanks for the great honest review as always!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, sounds like a hard race for a good cause. You'll have to keep me posted on how it goes. And I love that H10 HRM. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch Anthony!

@Anthony-ce7qw 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand most definitely will let you know how I go.....training is already well underway with the running program from Polar so let’s just try and stay injury free now!........and find some hills!!!

@jameszoucha1978 3 жыл бұрын

I recently joined a new gym and they have a great community built there and they do a bunch of things together from accountability pages where they share their progress pictures, meals, post workout data, and they do things outside of the gym together like Iron Mans and runs that I would like to be more a part of. They are always very inviting but I am still working on balancing my fitness life and grad school responsibilities. I would also like to find a way to sleep more cause it can be really hard with school sometimes, and if anything have better quality sleep overall.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That new gym sounds fantastic! Sounds like my gym from a few years back. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it James. 👍

@mikebenson7732 3 жыл бұрын

I’m working on improving my marathon time. I figured it’s about time to jump on the bandwagon and get a real watch to help me track my performance.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I think a smart gps watch is going to be super helpful for marathon training 👌 Thanks for watching Mike!

@pauls.1573 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one, I really enjoy watching it !!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

@ChrisTexan 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished my first organized marathon yesterday, my next event, my wife and I are signed up for a "Deka Mile" in May, and then I have a Spartan Stadion on June, and a triathlon in July, which would be a good test of a new M2! :-D Thanks for the great review!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Chris, you’re busy! Keep me posted on how it goes and good job on that marathon! 👏

@ChrisTexan 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Appreciate it! And thanks for the on-going reviews! (Oh yeah, finishing Crossfit Open 21.3/4 tomorrow, LOL, not expecting much after yesterday, but it's one of those years, just have to get the stamp of completion put on it :-D )

@HarrisLorenzo 3 жыл бұрын

My challenge is currently to prepare my first 10k in the next month. The real goal is to prepare a full triathlon race hoping that swimming pool will finally reopen here in Italy. Cheers Matt!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

10k is a great distance! That’s what I used to love. Best of luck and keep me posted on how the race goes! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@marktitus9977 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I’m looking to upgrade from my vivoactive HR as I prepare for my first couch to 5k

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goal Mark! You’ll have to keep me posted on how you progress! 👏

@TheCelticClydesdaleShow 3 жыл бұрын

"My little, dainty man wrists." LMAO! I was expecting you to call 'em aero, again. I find it hard to believe that a triathlete does a lot of cardio. lol Sounds like a great watch at the price point. My only "issue" is actually the steel bezel. I run a solar farm as an electrician, and a watch with a steel body means I have to remember to take it off when I'm in a cabinet. Small issue, sure, but it isn't one I have with my trusty 920XT. I'm currently working on finishing a virtual challenge to run the Ring of Kerry. I'm less than 13 miles from completion. I also have my first duathlon in April. It'll be a 5K run, a 28mi ride, then another 5K run! As usual, great video, Ace!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You'll have to keep me posted on how the duathlon goes. Sounds like a good race!

@TheCelticClydesdaleShow 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand I'll definitely let you know. If I can figure out how, I plan to get some footage and do a video for it. May have to rely on The Bride Unit to film a lot.

@philattanasio8809 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always...I'm currently training for a half distance tri, but who knows if it will happen. My challenge is to complete a half distance tri..possibly self-supported

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Good call Phil! The price of the self supported is going to be a lot better! 👌

@Jonnypeters1 3 жыл бұрын

Hands down best intros.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonny! I'm going to keep working on them 👌

@YonahWolf 3 жыл бұрын

Gunning to run my first half - Brooklyn Virtual Half in May. Side note - backtracking to a conversation you and I had a few months ago - I finally started running some local trails, and just bought myself a pair of Trail shoes. Maybe a trail half after the road half? :)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds awesome Yonah! I actually think you'll be less sore from the trail 1/2. The trails are slower but easier on the legs.

@gerriedelport6818 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting that Polar still think they know what athletes want. ANT+ would have been a nice addition. Events has started to open up so I am browsing for a nice long bike race and soon will be running a 5k.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome Gerrie! Hopefully we’ll have some races this summer 👌

@buksi771 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still recovering from my ACL reconstruction surgery so my biggest goal now is to be able to start running again. Hopefully, soon my physio will approve this next step :)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Good goals buksi! I am trying to start back slow with my running also. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@danmwilson911 3 жыл бұрын

Was racing IMTX, until it was postponed. Now I'm working toward IMMD and MChoo the next weekend.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about IMTX Dan. Hope training is going well otherwise.

@teemupolo236 3 жыл бұрын

Looking to continue my cycling as the weather allows. I have the old v800 and would love to take a step to modern age. My 13yo kid would inherit v800 for our quality time jogging around the city 😅

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I've been running each week with my 10yo. He never seems to care about wearing a GPS watch. Maybe he'll care some day. Thanks for checking out the video Teemu!

@y2kmrbill 3 жыл бұрын

Working towards running my first 5k this summer. Almost there!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Bill! Keep me posted on how it goes 👌

@MrMokhov 3 жыл бұрын

I ran for every day for 444 days since Jan1, 2019.....and pandemiA ruined everything. I only recently I started run again, around 30k per week (it was 110-120k per week on best days). My new own challenge - preparing to climb the Elbrus - 5642m mountain. Not running challenge, but tough one.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that does sound like a tough challenge. 444 days has a nice ring to it. Super cool that you made it that long. Thanks again for watching these Vladimir!

@mrpinkfloyd98 3 жыл бұрын

Des Moines Ironman 70.3 is on my calendar. This is the second attempt because COVID canceled last years race. I want to go sub 6 hours for the first time.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goal GESmall98! I don't know much about that Des Moines course. Seems fast enough to make it happen. Best of luck with the rest of training and the race. You'll have to let me know how things go. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@krisscott4155 3 жыл бұрын

Training for my first triathalon. Taking the plunge into the unknown.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

THAT IS AWESOME!!! So pumped for you Kris. Way to try something scary. Take it slow and you'll do great. Keep me posted on how training and the race go! 👌

@tiago6197 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, great vídeo 😊 my first watches was from Polar ,the M400,M430 and vantage M and then move to Garmin and you no, there's no way back 😂😂 talking serious,I think if Polar put some effort on his app and the app become so good like the web version of Polar flow I think they might make some damage to Garmin. They make good watches but I think they are very rigid about some changes,like smartwatch features when you are training, about the third party app on their watches etc. Their focus is on running data , usable and that's it. Because honestly Garmin have a lots of metrics that even they don't know what is supposed to do with them 😂😂 but they gave us that option,to choose what we want and we don't need at all, chose if we want notification during the workout or not,if we want that smartwatch face or not, what kind of data we want there etc and they have a great app. I don't remember the last time I use the web version of Garmin connect,and with polar I have to do that everyday,and for me is the big differences between them. Because in terms of really useful data, Polar is really good. Great vídeo and keep the good work Matt. Cheers from Portugal ☺️

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tiago! I agree. The company’s apps and website makes a big difference in overall performance. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@Markk719 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Is this Polar watch better than Fitbit for sleep measurements?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

The polar watches tend to do the best at providing sleep metrics of all of the watches I've tested. I haven't tested Fitbit yet. Maybe I can try to look into getting one to test for a video 🤷‍♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@whitewings05 3 жыл бұрын

Eyes still set for IM Mont Tremblant! Got myself swim cords just to keep on keeping at it since I've not had any pool access since October last year

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s dedicated White Wings! Best of luck and keep me posted on how training is going. 👍

@whitewings05 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Yeah.. Lockdown world sucks and we gotta do what we can do however we can do it!

@tom22333 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Might snag this. Anything else you would also consider in the price range for multisport (yoga, swimming, lifting, walking, running). I'm part of the polar ecosystem but could switch if it makes sense. Also, Curious what watch or technology would be good for lap swimming?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I tend to prefer the Garmins for lap swimming. I really like drill mode for kick sets or drill sets. Most companies don't have that option. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment Tom! I really appreciate it. 👍

@ssaipavansastry6656 2 жыл бұрын

How is this compared to Apple watch se? My main requirement is for tracking my cycling and sleep. I don't need it for anything else. Please suggest. Thanks in advance.

@mlegrand 2 жыл бұрын

I say the Apple watch is a lot smarter watch and this M2 tends to do well for tracking sports a bit better. If you don't need all the bells and whistles of this sports watch, I'd go for the Apple SE. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@AGole24 3 жыл бұрын

Challenge is to get fit again as I was pre-COVID. Need to get into my routine again. Currently started my evening sessions. Hope there are no more lockdowns in the future.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Good plan Amit! Routine is key for these things. Keep at it and you'll make progress! 👏

@richie7091 3 жыл бұрын

My challenge is to run more consistently (1.5 year hiatus) and eventually progress to a 10km run!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great Richie! I am slowly coming back also. 👌

@ericsisk1 3 жыл бұрын

I am going for my first half marathon race this year. Fingers crossed for in-person!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

- 🤞 Yeah that’d be nice Eric! I could see it happening in person if it’s this summer and the race field isn’t super large. Keep me posted on how it goes. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍.

@ericsisk1 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Well, you really do great work and your camera work is chef’s kiss! Keep it up!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericsisk1 - Thank you Eric!

@Inzanti 3 жыл бұрын

Their sleep metrics are the best of the watches that don't track naps/daytime sleep anyway. I'm a beginner runner so training for my first 5k :)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good point. Do any watches track naps or daytime sleep? Seems like something they could add in with a manual entry or something. Best of luck with the 5k training!

@peterullinger2814 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Fitbit does, and 3rd party watch apps for WearOS like Sleep as Android and for the Apple Watch like AutoSleep and Pillow.

@Inzanti 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Huawei/Honor and Samsung too to add on to what Peter said.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@peterullinger2814 - I’ll try to test a Fitbit in a future review. I’d love to test a few more options. Thanks Peter!

@a.g.5353 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, i just got the watch after watching your review! I was wondering if you knew how to change the degrees in the weather ? I want mine to be in celsius but I can't figure out how to change it ...

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Hit the bottom left button as if you’re going to start an activity but then scroll down to watch settings. Go to general settings and switch the units from metric to imperial. That’s the only way I’m aware to change it but maybe there are more granular changes you can make in the app. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching!

@a.g.5353 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Thank you it worked !

@MABBAS22 3 жыл бұрын

I am trying to get stronger to be better athlete so a lot of strength training st the gym and running as always great review

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Abbas!

@mrrishibhatia 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing content. I have challenged myself to start loosing weight and compete locally in a CrossFit competition.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great Rishi! Best of luck with both and thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@LiberaTeTutemetExInferis 3 жыл бұрын

I already own several watches including the Vantage v2 and the fenix pro so I don't need the watch, might as well go to someone who ll benefit from it. Having said that, you mentioned a gps chipset upgrade, does it perform better than the Vantage v2 as far as the gps is concerned ?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't compared it directly to the V2. I was thinking about making another video going over the key difference and looking at the GPS accuracy and HR accuracy of both devices side by side. Thanks for watching and commenting even if it's not to 'win' something. I really appreciate it.

@leenaheino1281 3 жыл бұрын

Next goal is to recover from over training and find the joy of runnung, again. If all goes as planned, then a half marathon or marathon.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goals Leena. Sorry about the over training. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@brianolson5185 3 жыл бұрын

Have a 10k trail race and a half marathon coming up in the next month. Hoping to crush them!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like fun. You'll have to report back and let me know how it goes. Best of luck with both! 👌

@jcg5280 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I'm concerned with other users' complaints on the screen dimness. Hopefully, they've improved it

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it seems dim to me also. I actually think it might be due to the thin font on the display. When you use the backlight it’s as bright as Polar’s other watches but jeez I sure wish the normal display was easier to read.

@jcg5280 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand good to know! I'll still give the watch a try b/c of the battery life and sleep features. Thanks again for your awesome reviews!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@jcg5280 - You are so welcome Joyce!

@79001122 3 жыл бұрын

My next goal is a 10 mile time trial next month! Would be great to have such a great piece of equipment to guide my training!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it would! Keep me posted on how the training and racing goes! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

3 жыл бұрын

I used to be a competitive swimmer and then I quit and lately I am more into running. My challenge is to get better at running and start to swim again in order the attend an ironman as a end-goal

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Ah cool Agah! I used to be a competitive runner and now I'm swimming more. Best of luck with the Ironman goal. That is going to be amazing! Keep me posted on how training goes!

@ezrajordan9020 3 жыл бұрын

Great video dude! I have been enjoying the Ironman Virtual Series. I do the training and do the Virtual Races. I do my races outside because I refuse to pay for Rouvy since I already pay for Zwift. Which interface do you like best between Polar and Garmin?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a little more familiar with Garmin but they both have their pluses and minuses. And I agree, paying for one indoor cycling platform is enough. 👍🏻

@ikuturso7570 3 жыл бұрын

Challenge would be to find&join some training group to get at least one "compulsory" training per week. By yourself/with one friend runs are way too easy to skip because of excuse X.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Group workouts are really helpful for motivation. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment Iku. I really appreciate it. 👍

@samuelcragg2931 3 жыл бұрын

Done a few sprint triathlons but am training for a longer triathlon like a half iron man and then will look to do a full iron man in the future

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That was kind of how I did things also slowly built up to a full over a few years. Good call. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@samuelcragg2931 3 жыл бұрын

What watch would you recommend. The m2, garmin forerunner 245 or garmin instinct. What’s the best for biking and running?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@samuelcragg2931 - If you don't think you'll do much in the way of triathlon or open water swimming, I'd look at that 245. It has good GPS accuracy and good battery life.

@kamillematunan4605 3 жыл бұрын

After a long day of school, I like to unwind by going for a run. But my sleeping schedule has been messed up since quarantine started so I haven’t been able to run as much. My goal is to run a 5k in 30 mins and slowly build my way up. My ultimate goal is to run a half marathon event

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goals Kamille! I can't wait to hear how both goals go. 5k is a great distance. I would suggest doing one longer run per week, even if you're training for a 5k. Should help with the faster 5k as well as the 1/2 marathon goals. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@DonnyAngler 3 жыл бұрын

Never owned a smart watch but I'm really considering this one or something more balanced with smart watch functions but can connect to my polar chest strap.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

This would be a great option. The good news is that the Polar chest straps can connect to almost any smart watch. So you're not tied to one brand. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it Donny. 👍

@cookieboy881 3 жыл бұрын

amazing review as usual... is that a synthesizer behind you? can't tell. as for what i want to do in the near future, I hope to sub-20 a 5k.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an accordion. I traded a bike for it towards the end of this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7alqMpenbLGcmw.html And my kids plays the office theme song on it in the outro

@cookieboy881 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand def worth the trade haha love it

@christocilliers 2 жыл бұрын

Great training watch. Great review. For the price tag, I expected at least a brighter screen. Only disappointment for me.

@mlegrand 2 жыл бұрын

💯 agree. The screen brightness combined with this thin font makes it a bit difficult to read. But this watch has a great feature set for the price. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@rolandpf2837 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos!! :) (They helped me to get an insight for my first wearable purchase) My goal: participating in my first triathlon (olympic distance). I have always been running a good amount and catched up with biking as well, but swimming is a bit of a questionmark for me..

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great Roland! What did you end up going with? Best of luck with the Olympic distance. Keep me posted on how training and the race goes. And thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@rolandpf2837 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Honestly, for my triathlon watch I still could not decide. It is between Polar Vantage M (lower price) and Garmin FR 745 (more features like blood oxygen sensor). Smartwatch or music functions are not important. Data accuracy (heart rate, gps etc.), health tracking, run coaching (intervalls,...) and a good battery I think I need to look at. Maybe you have a good hint for me? :) Thanks for your content (y)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@rolandpf2837 - I have a video coming up today or tomorrow talking about the best triathlon watches in early 2021. I would add the Coros Pace 2 to your list to check out as well. And we don’t know if or when Garmin might release the 955. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@rolandpf2837 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand thanks, Matt! I watched your videos and got really interested in the FR745:) nevertheless, maybe I stick with the polar vantage m and look forward to breaking new models;)

@JeffreyOakarPhotos 3 жыл бұрын

My watch came with a VERY dim backlight. So dark that the boost you get when you hit the upper left button still doesn't cut it. Any solutions?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve found the M2 to be very dark also. I don’t have a fix for you but try switch the watch face to see if something else might be better. The font on the default is thin and therefore displays less light. I’ll try to mention more about this issue in a video soon so more people are aware.

@JeffreyOakarPhotos 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Thanks for responding. It's really disappointing because it seems to be a great watch. Can you recommend another watch that comes in the same price point offering the same features? I like to walk, bike and eventually run.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffreyOakarPhotos - Check the video I posted recently about the Coros pace 2 👌. Make sure to comment on that one because I’m giving that device away soon.

@JeffreyOakarPhotos 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand I'll go watch for sure.

@JeffreyOakarPhotos 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand and thanks for all the great videos!

@jedlawre 3 жыл бұрын

I am training for my first double century ride on back to back days for the Rapha Ambitious About Autism 220. The ride is meaningful for me as my daughter has autism and I am able to help raise money for a local autism charity.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeremy send me the fund raiser link if you don’t mind. Best of luck with training. I’ve done a 204 miler and that was a long one. You’re going to do great. I think it’ll be more about getting the fueling right than anything else.

@philbiha8094 3 жыл бұрын

Sprint triathlon, learning to bike while being an adult

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

No time like the present. But be careful my friend. Cars are bad and bike crashes hurt. You're going to do great on your Sprint Tri. Keep me posted on how it goes! 👍🏻

@Jonnypeters1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm training for a solo Half marathon In June. If I can sign up for a race I will.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great plan Jonny! Keep me posted on how training goes and about the race!

@johnmanley4528 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed (already). My current challenge is to continue playing tennis regularly while rehabbing a shoulder that has tendinitis. How does the screen brightness compare to something like the Forerunner 245? I'm disappointed Polar continues to put out dimly lit screens. And, after 2ish years they should have updated internals.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to know what internals are updated. I do think the GPS chip is updated but I don't know what else has been done. I agree that Polar's screens seem dim to me. I don't have the 245 to compare but the 945 is the brightest watch I've tested so far by a long shot.

@johnmanley4528 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Just updating the GPS does not appear enough to me. Every two years people expect more of an upgrade. Thanks for the feedback.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmanley4528 - Good call John 👌

@johnmanley4528 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand You have really good content on this channel 💯

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏

@britts996 3 жыл бұрын

Century ride for BikeMS!!! 🧡🧡

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great cause! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. Keep me posted on how it goes!

@EamonGlavin 3 жыл бұрын

Sounded a bit like a “Gerald Undone” disclaimer at the beginning hahaha

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I love his channel. I should start taking intro ideas from the comments to steal his idea. "I'm Gerald Undone and. . . . "

@ZotmundSzele 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to run a half marathon within 2021.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great goal Zotmund! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@yiannis_christodoulou 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Polar watches

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Polar makes great gear. Loving your “learn from the pros” video series lately 👏

@yiannis_christodoulou 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand They do I love mine. Thanks Matt. Got another guest next week😊

@deepsgnips 3 жыл бұрын

My challenge is to get fit again and never leave activity again I’m looking to buy a watch to follow along for running, bike, swim and strenght (I’m a freediver btw) What would you recommend between the M2 (299€) and an offer i found for the V including H10 band (265€)? Thanks 🙏

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I love the H10 heart rate monitor but I'd be a little worried about being on an older watch and not getting as many new software updates. But that price is pretty great so maybe that's the way to go. Do you wear a specific watch for freediving?

@deepsgnips 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand i owned a Suunto D3 in the past, replaced by an Aeris F10 No heart rate/training functions in it, plus i don't feel the need for a freediving specific watch anymore

@deepsgnips 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand i got a Verity Sense band, but it seems i can't use for complex training with just my phone, so I think I'm sending it back

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@deepsgnips - Yeah, it'd probably be best to use that with a watch but that heart rate monitor is going to be much more accurate than any watch wrist based heart rate monitor. Just depends on if you need that accuracy. 👍🏻

@deepsgnips 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand i actually like the idea of the Recovery Pro function. Also, the navigation mode is interesting, though i'm not into it at the moment

@Coellieee 3 жыл бұрын

Training for the 1/2 marathon in Helsinki.. cancelled 1 time during covid.. but hope it's gonna be ok in 2021 Greetings from Belgium

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck David! Hope it happens this time around. Be sure to check back in with me and let me know how the race ends up!

@Coellieee 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand do you recommend the Polar Vantage m2 of the FR745? I run like 3 times a week.. and i swim 2 times a month.. Thnx

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@Coellieee - I have a video coming up talking about the best triathlon watches currently on the market. But for you, you would be fine with either. Personally, I think the 745 might be a little bit nicer option. Another one to look at would be the Coros Pace 2 if you want to save a little money.

@raghavgoel8635 3 жыл бұрын

Sir when will you announce the winner of this giveaway?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Raghav - Giveaway will close on 4/15 at 9am PST. Winners announced the next Monday.

@raghavgoel8635 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand okay sir i have commented my goal for this year and thanku very much

@MrReggelife 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Matt, I am posted again to win an M2. My goals for 2021 are to best my stats from 2020. I survived COVID so I know I won't get to repeat my many years and many miles as an ultramarathoner, but I want to do more at 70+ years and an M2 would be a great companion.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great! You are entered. Thanks for the repost! Keep me updated on how training goes. 👌

@MrReggelife 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Will do!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrReggelife - Hi Regge. Congrats! You won the Polar M2. I just need to get your address details.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I'll need your address. Do you mind sending me a private message on Instagram?

@milomito3322 3 жыл бұрын

first marathon (finally!!!)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Miloo! Keep me posted on how training goes 👍

@daverombedza3023 3 жыл бұрын

My Challenge is to run a Sub 3hours 20 marathon. so far l have managed to do a 330. training plan is 75 min Ks Per week. 5 running days a week. target date is 5 July.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great goal Dave! Keep me posted on how training goes and best of luck with the race!

@raghavgoel8635 3 жыл бұрын

Is the winner of giveaway announced?🙄

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Regge Life won this watch but I'll be doing more giveaways in the near future.

@raghavgoel8635 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand okay sir

@SivyPL 3 жыл бұрын

My challange is to run sub 45 min 10 k, well at least sub 50 😂 im on quarantine right now so i dont know how two weeks of not running will affect it 🤔

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

2 weeks is a big break but after a few days you should start to feel normal again. Thanks for watching and commenting Oskar!

@murmolli 3 жыл бұрын

When the covid-19 shutdown will finally end me and my wife have decided to start hiking allover Finland and other nordic countries.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds amazing Murmolli! I hope you'll bring a camera and get lots of cool photos! Thanks so much for watching!

@oleksandrgolovatyi8653 3 жыл бұрын

I have IM 70.3 Des Moines and IM 70.3 Indian Wills in my calendar.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great races! Hopefully things are a bit back to normal by this summer or fall. Thank you for watching!

@noneims 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to not to train for any marathons and focus on other distances like 10k or half marathon for a change this year.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

A faster 10k would be a fun goal! That was always my favorite distance. Thanks for watching Peteriz!

@michalnurick2756 3 жыл бұрын

I am 15 years old and my challenge is to be the youngest pro triathlet, i know that this is a big dream but i want it so much.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome goal! Please keep me posted on how it goes! I’d love to follow your journey

@michalnurick2756 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand i have a race in more a month, i wish it will go good.

@rubencaparros4901 3 жыл бұрын

2022 Texas Ironman 70.3

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I think racing should be back in full force by then. 👌

@JustOKvideos 3 жыл бұрын

Currently training for sub-hour 10k

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work MagicUni0rn! Looking forward to hearing how it goes! Thanks for watching and commenting

@maartends6051 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to my longest bike ride, 150km

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That's a long one Maarten! Best of luck and keep me posted on how it goes.