subject: Review of the Garmin Heart Rate Monitor [print this page] Review of the Garmin Heart Rate Monitor Review of the Garmin Heart Rate Monitor
This Garmin heart rate monitor review is for those individuals who are always finding it hard to get along with their current heart rate monitor(s). If you have not owned a Garmin heart rate monitor then you are missing out on tons of great features.
Through this review, I will be pointing out the features of two superb Garmin heart rate monitor models along with their bad reviews (if any). So here they are:
The Forerunner 305
There is no need for a personal trainer if you have this Garmin heart rate monitor model. Carefully designed for athletes and people who want more out of their training, the Garmin Forerunner 305 contains features that are out of this world!
Most people agree that this is Garmin's best heart rate monitor yet and it is definitely not difficult to see why. Adding comfort along with its high-performance training features; here are just some of the many amazing features it possesses:
Courses Feature this enables you to take your training to the next level. This feature enables you to challenge yourself by storing the data from your previous workouts enabling you to access it at any time.
Customizable Data with the 3 main data screens on the Garmin 305 you get up to 12 data fields that provide you with instant access to your workouts so that you can review and analyze the data
Even though these are just a few of its "average" features; they are good enough to make your workouts more interesting. On the other hand, the only downside about this Garmin heart rate monitor is that it is too bulky! While this hasn't happened to my 305, it has been reported by some people to give up just over a year after purchase.
The Garmin Forerunner 405
If you are searching for a more effective way of getting fit or training for a marathon; the Garmin 405 could just be the heart rate monitor for you! This particular monitor was specifically made to make running a lot more fun and interesting.
Here are some features:
Convenient Data with your miles logged in, Garmin's wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when your heart monitor is in range
Strong Satellite Signals The high sensitivity GPS receiver provides improved tracking which helps you get a better view out of your runs.
The only downside I have come across is the fact that the computer sync doesn't work with my Mac.
