An active person should always monitor their he alth. In addition to proper nutrition, regular examinations and daily routine, there should be a place in life for sports. There are those who devote too much time to physical activity. In order for training to take place correctly and not harm he alth, you need to monitor all indicators of the human body. Modern gadgets have taken care of this.
There is a choice
Watches with a heart rate monitor are easy to find. It is only necessary to clearly understand which functions are necessary and which may be superfluous. On the market of modern gadgets, you can find a huge number of "smart" watches that measure the number of steps, can send notifications from smartphones, also calculate the way home, etc.
There are also watches that are made specifically for a certain segment of the population. For example, it's no secret that you can find a super-secure smartphone. There are exactly the same military watches that can survive shocks, water procedures and stress. In addition, they serve to determine temperature, pressure, weather conditions, etc.
If you need specifically a watch with a heart rate monitor, then it is better to turn your attention to Garmin. Few people know about heras the developers are aimed at a certain sector of consumers. The company has a huge number of models that are designed for travel, sports or everyday use. Garmin has a whole line of models designed for a particular field of activity.
Most popular
Fenix, Tactix and Forerunner can be distinguished among all models of the company. We'll just talk about the latter. If you are looking for a heart rate monitor from Garmin, then this latest series of watches will suit you best. Over the years, there have been a huge number of variations. There are also affordable models, the price of which ranges from 10 to 12 thousand rubles, there are also more functional and expensive options: from 50-60 thousand rubles.
Anyway, they all have a heart rate monitor on hand. Garmin over time began to add other options to this feature. Some watches have gone from sporty to smart.
Budget option
One of the basic models is Forerunner 10. It is very easy to use and quite popular watch. Outwardly stylish, they have several color schemes for both girls and guys. They have a very small display: only 2x2 cm. Their battery is also weak. Nevertheless, one workout will easily survive.
Available features include GPS, high sensitivity receiver, can sync with Garmin Connect. While running, you can see the time, distance, calories and pace in the window. The main advantage of these watches is that they can record workouts, thereby motivating you to overcomerecords and success. The only thing is that there is no heart rate monitor in this Garmin model.
It's fun to walk together
But the next Forerunner 70 is slightly more expensive than the previous one. Its average price is about 16 thousand rubles. The main feature of this gadget is that it comes with a heart rate monitor. With this watch, you can train not only indoors, but also outdoors. They quickly record all the information you need: calories burned, time, heart rate, and more. In addition, the Forerunner 70 is available with an optional pedometer and bike speed sensor.
The watch has a wireless connection to the heart rate monitor. They show information about the intensity of training. In addition to the number of contractions of the heart muscle, they indicate the pulse zone.
Despite the fact that the gadget can save up to 20 hours of information, it can also be easily synchronized with a PC. And he does it wirelessly, you just need to be close to the computer.
Smart generation
The next model will cost 25 thousand rubles. The Forerunner 620 gadget has received many useful features. Among others, there is also a heart rate monitor, but it is not included, so, like a pedometer, you will have to buy it.
This is one of the first models to have a color display as well as a touch screen. There is a built-in GPS receiver that helps calculate distance, speed and heart rate. There is also a special function that measures the maximumthe amount of oxygen consumed by the athlete.
Forerunner 620 helps you determine your rest period between workouts. To do this, the gadget calculates the heart rate and indicators of past exercises, and based on the data obtained, calculates the time for the body to fully recover.
Among other things, there is a special sensor that indicates cadence, ground contact time and vertical oscillation. There is also real-time tracking and synchronization with social networks. They are water resistant to a depth of 50 meters.
Multisport
This is another Garmin model. The heart rate monitor is included in the Forerunner 920 XT. In addition, there are a huge number of additional options that make the gadget multi-sport. He, like the previous model, can calculate running dynamics. That is, the user knows cadence, ground contact time, and vertical oscillation.
There is also a function that helps to calculate the recovery time of the body after a load. The innovation of this model is the "Swimming" mode. Thanks to him, you can determine the distance that the athlete has overcome, as well as the frequency of strokes, it is possible to determine their style and number.
Despite the fact that there is no built-in heart rate monitor, the Garmin Forerunner 920 XT functions as a smartwatch. The screen may display received notifications, emails, or text messages.
Of the other options and modes, this modelSupports Garmin Connect sync, Virtual Partner, Auto Pause, Lap, Rewind. There is also a multisport mode. It supports simple and complex workouts. There are also warnings about the pace of classes, about time and distance. There is vibration mode, altimeter, calorie calculation, etc.
For real athletes
As you have already noticed, finding a Garmin heart rate monitor is easy. But sometimes you want to have all the required functions immediately available. At the moment, the most expensive model from this company is the Forerunner 735 XT. It costs about 60 thousand rubles. The price is justified not only by the number of available options, but also by the quality of the materials.
It is worth noting that this sports watch is very stylish. They have a discreet design and look great with both a tracksuit and office wear. The main feature of this model is that this Garmin comes with a built-in heart rate monitor. In addition, the Forerunner 735 XT keeps you moving during any type of physical activity: running, swimming, cycling and more.
Like previous models, this one can indicate the amount of oxygen consumed, determining the time of the competition and recovery after exercise. This model is also available with smart alerts, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, social media, and more.
Garmin's Forerunner 735 XT received only positive feedback. It measures the pulse on the wrist. If you want to get more accurate data, you can use a chest strap. Thanks to it, running dynamics data, oxygen calculation, as well as information while swimming will be much more accurate.
At the moment this is the most functional model from the company. In addition to physiological measurements, it can receive notifications from a smartphone, control music playback, execute the “find my phone” command. All training data is also available: exercise timing, rest determination, information on running dynamics, training efficiency.
Result
Garmin gadget is not just sports equipment that will make your workout more comfortable. This is a highly focused "smart" watch that allows you to get all the necessary information before training, during and after it. In addition to specialized options, there are also standard ones that will be useful in everyday use: date, time, alarm clock, alerts, pedometer, etc.
