HRM

nybor101

What is an HRM and what does it do? What would I do with it?

pinkita

HRM = heart rate monitor, and I use one to get an exact count of the calories I've burned. It takes the guesswork out of it, so I highly recommend one!

nybor101

One came with my Garmin that I use when walking however I think it is to complicated for me. lol
Thank you for answering my question.

yeabby

Which Garmin do you have?

nybor101

forerunner 305

yeabby

forerunner 305

This one is easy to get the HRM going. You just put the chest strap on. (I recommend getting the place where it touches your skin damp first.) It should automatically pick up the reading from the chest strap. The 305 doesn't keep track of calories but is a good tool to see if you're pushing yourself too hard or should push harder.

http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/984_OwnersManual.pdf
Pages 57-60 give more information and troubleshooting for this feature.

nybor101

So is there an HRM that tells you how many calories you are burning while working out?

amber_hanners

i would recommend a polar brand i have a polar FT4 and i love it. it helps me know im in my target heart range and just how many calories i burn i got mine on ebay for about $60 brand new

FairyMiss

yeah i am a polar lover too love love love my ft7.. and found out today it links with atleast some of the treadmills,

bookyeti

FairyMiss - Does the FT7 have an armband or chest strap? Does it make a difference, either of the two?

FairyMiss

FairyMiss - Does the FT7 have an armband or chest strap? Does it make a difference, either of the two?

chest strap, makes big diffrence , my first hrm was a sportline watch only type,

the ft7 is a lot more accurate and easier to use you dont have to stop and touch it

bookyeti

Thanks! So good to know.