Garmin 250 GPS FAQ » Heart

What Is A Better Brand For Heart Rate Monitors? Polar Or Garmin?

garminreview — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:35:34 +0000

Well i cant talk from experience but my trainer lives by the polar heart rate moniters

Are The Garmin 205 And 305 Basically Exactly The Same Except The 305 Comes With The Heart Rate Monitor?

garminreview — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:08:31 +0000

The 305 comes with the heart monitor, and the 205 doesn’t.
AND….
The 305 is compatible with the optional cadence sensor (for biking).
The 305 is compatible with the optional foot pod (for indoor use, e.g. treadmill or indoor track).
The 305 is obviously red while the 205 is blue.
You cannot upgrade the 205 to any of the above (including heart monitor) after-the-fact.

Is The Heart Rate Monitor For Garmin Forerunner 405 Worth It?

garminreview — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:09:36 +0000

I’m getting the Garmin Forerunner 405. Is it worth it to spend the extra 50 dollars for the one with the heart rate monitor?

With A Garmin 305 Forerunner, Is The Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap Battery Replaceable?

garminreview — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:34:53 +0000

I know the wrist monitor is rechargeable, but was wondering about the heart rate chest strap. Is the battery in it replaceable or do you have to send it off for replacement as the many chest straps I have owned in the past only last between 1 1/2 to 2 years. Also, when you download your info on the site does your running course with street names automatically load?

How Do I Used My Garmin Forerunner 305 Only As A Heart Rate Monitor To Measure Calories?

garminreview — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:37:01 +0000

I want to use it for counting calories burned during jumping rope and Wii Fit.

Are The Garmin Heart Rate Monitors Universal?

garminreview — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:40:44 +0000

I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 with heart rate monitor. I want to buy a Garmin 405, which do not come with heart rate monitors….Can I use my old heart rate monitor with the new Garmin 405?