GPS Kids | Peg’s Posts: High marks for soft strap heart rate monitor

Following your heart with Garmin fitness devices is now more comfy than ever, thanks to our soft strap heart rate monitor accessory. I’ve been using this monitor for about 3 months now and I have to say, it’s so comfortable, I often forget I’m wearing it. If I’m getting ready for a race or a workout that I’ll drive to, I don’t stash it in my gym bag to put on at the last minute. I can put it on right away and keep on wearing it for hours because it’s just that comfortable.

The entire strap is fabric and the sensors are like thin swatches of vinyl on the underside. The module that sends the data to your compatible Garmin fitness device snaps to the outside of the strap. For runners who get chaffed at the mere thought of an extra anything against their skin, this is the heart rate monitor they need to try. So, how do you get one? This premium heart rate monitor comes with the bundle versions of the Forerunner 310XT multisport trainer or you can buy it as a separate accessory for use with any Garmin fitness device with ANT+ technology, like the Forerunner 405 series, Forerunner 305 and Edge 705. In about a month, this new soft strap will hit the streets with the debut of our limited-edition FR60. These stylish fitness watches, in bold new colors, will be sold at the ING New York City Marathon expo, Oct. 29-Nov. 1. 

Though I’m currently not doing any heart rate-based workouts in my marathon training, it’s great to have the heart rate data to analyze and compare runs. When I sensed my heart rate was a little high recently, I was able to go back and compare runs of similar intensity and conditions to see if there was any cause for concern. What I found was that my HR average has been a bit higher, likely due to some hard workouts recently and being slightly sleep-deprived. So I’ll thank my HR monitor for the tips and take it easy the next few weeks as I taper toward marathon day, Oct. 17.

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