Garmin Forerunner FR60 (Men’s) Heart Rate Monitor
August 12, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Garmin Forerunner FR60 (Men’s) Heart Rate Monitor, Garmin Heart Rate Monitors
The Garmin Forerunner FR60 is an outstanding device that delivers an exercise routine showing you the actual level, duration, and intensity necessary for your training in order to achieve your goals. A key feature of this product is the incredible algorithm that can accurately measure the time and distance even if you haven’t calibrated it yet. When measuring the pace, it yields an immediate result far faster compared to watches with GPS capabilities.
The FR60 watch is quite slim and fits nicely on small wrists. It comes with a heart rate strap, a tiny foot pod, and the ANT device to wirelessly connect your FR60 to any computer.
Garmin Forerunner FR60 w/ Footpod
Garmin Forerunner 60 (Women’s) Heart Rate Monitor
August 11, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Garmin Forerunner 60 (Women’s) Heart Rate Monitor, Garmin Heart Rate Monitors
The FR60 for women is distinct from the men’s version mainly by its appearance. FR60 women’s edition has a slim and stylish strap that fits well with a woman’s narrow wrists and works well both indoors or outdoors and multi-sports. Generally, it functions like a sports watch and a regular HRM. Features included in the men’s version are also retained.
Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor
Garmin Forerunner 405 Heart Rate Monitor
August 10, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Garmin Forerunner 405 Heart Rate Monitor, Garmin Heart Rate Monitors
For a GPS-enabled watch with heart rate monitor, the Garmin Forerunner 405 is sure less bulky and has a very sleek look that is comfortable to wear. It is a powerful wristwatch with a number of features targeting runners and cyclists. The 405 features a very accurate gauge that allows you to track distance, pacing, calories, and heart rate which will keep you motivated while going about your exercise. Plus, it also has a touch-sensitive bezel that can be locked and unlocked to help you navigate through the menu with ease (somewhat like an iPod’s wheel). Sharing data between peers is also made easy with the use of ANT+ wireless connectivity.
GARMIN FORERUNNER 405 GREEN WATCH W/ HRM & USB ANT STICK
Garmin Forerunner 310XT Heart Rate Monitor
August 8, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
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Upon its release on spring 2009, the Forerunner 310XT from Garmin has garnered positive reviews from critics and users especially triathletes. Like most Garmin devices, the product includes an exceptionally sensitive GPS receiver that tracks your course over various terrains and altitudes which is ideal for multiple sports. It’s a great package designed for efficiency in a triathlon due to its waterproof design of up to 50 meters, extended 20-hour battery life, and distance and pace tracker. On top of that, you can log all those information wirelessly to a PC or MAC without difficulty.
Garmin Forerunner 310Xt Heart Rate Monitor Bundle (Includes SDM4 Foot Pod)
Garmin Forerunner 50 Heart Rate Monitor
August 7, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Garmin Forerunner 50 Heart Rate Monitor, Garmin Heart Rate Monitors
The Garmin Forerunner 50 sports watch is actually a low cost heart rate monitor that has a host of features ideal to use in a variety of sports. The device provides the user basic data like calories burned, pace, lap pace, lap time, and the maximum and average heart rate on its clear LCD display. Even without the GPS, the device is compatible with a cadence sensor that can measure the distance travelled when cycling. A footpod is also available to measure the running distance but you have to purchase one separately.
Garmin Forerunner 50 with Foot Pod
Garmin Edge 705 Heart Rate Monitor
July 31, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
Filed under Garmin Edge 705 Heart Rate Monitor, Garmin Heart Rate Monitors
Undeniably, the Garmin Edge 705 is one of the most revolutionary bike computers ever created. This device has so many features: from a basic heart rate monitor to a full navigation map that provides you more than just your location but also directions, streets you will encounter and streets you have passed, back roads, altitude, and distance travelled. You can update the map as it is compatible with most computers. Simply put, it’s a perfect tool for multi-sports like triathlons.
Its GPS is highly sensitive that signals penetrate even indoors. Furthermore, the wireless sensors allow the user to share data with peers using the same unit up to 10ft. Its swim capabilities however, are limited up to 3ft only so be careful when using it in the water. Nevertheless, its functionality is definitely amazing.
Garmin Forerunner 305 Heart Rate Monitor
July 16, 2010 by Heart Rate Monitor
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Unlike other heart rate monitors that includes a separate accessory for the GPS, the Garmin Forerunner 305 is a one-piece device that also does wireless heart rate monitoring. It includes a powerful GPS receiver that tracks real-time location anywhere around the globe. And among the Garmin devices, this is also one of the brand’s first few models that is compatible with the Training Center Software that allows the user to upload and personalize your workouts. It is also compatible with Garmin’s Motion Based service that lets you connect to the internet and share courses and maps.
Pros: So many features suitable for elite runners and cyclists. Cons: Bulky, but powerful.