One of the most useful gifts that science and technology have ever given us is the heart rate monitor. Garmin has stepped up to the task of making the heart rate monitors more accessible by common man by putting it in the package of a watch. Garmin has made lots of models that not only monitor the heart rate, but also double as a personal trainer.



The heart rate monitors continually keeps tabs on the varying heartbeat of a person as he or she exercises. The heart monitors use either the GPS technology or the Footpod feature. The user must focus on one of the features based on his or her workout regimen.

Often, the Garmin Forerunner with heart rate monitors make use of the GPS technology. GPS is the acronym of Global Positioning System. These devices contain an antenna that is constantly taking in signals through satellite; it evaluates the pace, time, and direction at which the user is heading. These are displayed on the screen during workouts. The Footpod is most often worn on the shoe, as opposed to the Garmin Forerunner heart rate monitor which is worn and functions like a watch.

Garmin heart rate monitors turn to the GPS technology and make it useful to people who enjoy jogging and strolling outside. The GPS gives you undisrupted signal power even if you end up beside a high building or if you take a break under the shade of a tree. The GPS monitors the workout information even when you do other sports like bicycling and skiing.

Of all the Garmin GPS Watches with heart rate monitors, the Forerunner 305 is considered to be the most helpful and precise. The signal is constant, which raises this device above the majority of other heart rate monitors available in the market. The Forerunner 305 also includes a curved antenna, which helps the device attain excellent reception of signals.

Garmin has recently launched its brand new model, the Forerunner 50. It has an improved heart rate monitor. In terms of accuracy and data collection, it is unsurpassed. It is wireless and therefore simple for the users to to take anywhere. They are a good value for the money and are quite sleek. You can wear it while walking and cycling. It constantly gets data on the distance, pace, and time. This collected data is saved in the memory for the user to analyze, evaluate, and compare after the workout.

Moving data from the Garmin Forerunners to your PC is quite effortless as long as you use Garmin's own software. The user can also become part of the online Garmin network. You can view lap distance, lap pace, and lap time in the Garmin Forerunners. You can also access your average and personal best paces. The Garmin Forerunners with Heart Rate Monitors are gadgets that you just cannot resist. You will feel like wearing your watch 24/7.