If I buy this Garmin and I would like to work it properly, do i have to buy the two other accesories (Heart rate monitor and foot pod)
525930
HELLO. My 410 came with a heart rater monitor and I am not sure what a foot pod is. I hope this helped.
525931
When I bought it the heart rate monitor was included. I wanted that, but I didn't need a foot pod, and I don't need it.It's up to you if you need a heart rate monitor, but I think that will help you out with your training.
525932
Heart rate monitor would be very helpful for you and if you ride bicycles a lot then the foot pod would be useful too.
525933
My watch came with a heart rate monitor (maybe as a bundle package) so I didn't have to pay for that but I do not have the foot pod but I also don't care about the data that the foot pod gives. The heart rate data was important for me to want know. If you are just wanting to track distance data (with the GPS), then you do not need the heart rate monitor either.
525934
Hi. It depends on what you want it for. For speed and distance you don't need any extra accessories. For Heart Rate you need the strap and for cadence you need the foot pod.
525935
It is not necessary, just if you have a more detailed information. But the heart rate monitor can be a big deal if you want to train with heart zones, I started to use it in my runs and it is wonderful to control yourself with your heart.
1113642
It depends on what devices you're going to be using. Garmin's cadence/speed sensors, and heart rate straps use ANT+, and seem to be the most common. If that's the case, this is what you'll need to pair your computer to the ANT+ devices, and allow you to use them with Trainer Road. It's also possible that the sensors you're going to be using are capable of Bluetooth Smart (BT 4.0). If that's the case, your computer may already be equipped to handle them. Wahoo Fitness makes cadence/speed, and heart rate sensors that are both ANT+ and Bluetooth 4.0 compatible. For more info, check out Trainer Road's "Getting Started" page. It depends on what devices you're going to be using. Garmin's cadence/speed sensors, and heart rate straps use ANT+, and seem to be the most common. If that's the case, this is what you'll need to pair your computer to the ANT+ devices, and allow you to use them with Trainer Road. It's also possible that the sensors you're going to be using are capable of Bluetooth Smart (BT 4.0). If that's the case, your computer may already be equipped to handle them. Wahoo Fitness makes cadence/speed, and heart rate sensors that are both ANT+ and Bluetooth 4.0 compatible. For more info, check out Trainer... » Read More It depends on what devices you're going to be using. Garmin's cadence/speed sensors, and heart rate straps use ANT+, and seem to be the most common. If that's the case, this is what you'll need to pair your computer to the ANT+ devices, and allow you to use them with Trainer Road. It's also possible that the sensors you're going to be using are capable of Bluetooth Smart (BT 4.0). If that's the case, your computer may already be equipped to handle them. Wahoo Fitness makes cadence/speed, and heart rate sensors that are both ANT+ and Bluetooth 4.0 compatible. For more info, check out Trainer Road's "Getting Started" page. « Show Less
170804
This particular garmin only reads your heart rate if you buy the heart rate band separately that goes around your rib cage and tracks your heart rate. The heart rate monitor is not that expensive around $30.
1036914
Most of my workouts are on stationary or road bikes and in the gym. Without the heart rate monitor, these workouts don't really count. It's best to get the monitor, unless you are moving a lot on non-stationary objects.
2195104
It does not monitor heart rate. You have to purchase a garmin heart rate monitor and only certain ones. They do link up. If you are concerned about your heart rate then I would make the purchase but I have not felt the need. Not yet anyway.
2104791
Yes it includes speed, cadence and heart rate. Also calories burned but I question it's accuracy because its calorie number is alor less than the numbers I get with Polar and Sigma monitors.
234618
The base does not come with HRM. The Triathlon bundle adds Heart Rate; Mounting stuff for two bikes; CAD sensor for one bike; and funky wrist strap thing so you can move it from wrist to bike and back.
1902494
No, you have to buy the package "with heart rate monitor", same with the 620.
255831
Yes it works just fine for biking using the foot pod. Of course you still need the strap for your heart rate. For overall watch for both running and biking I did fine the font was small and can be hard to read so it takes getting use too. I like to us my phone also and use like Mapmyrun or mapmyride app to compare distance via GPS.
33560
yes you can but i recommend you to turn off the GPS. If you want to track how long have you run, I recommend you to get the foot pod, I just got one and it is awesome, it tells you what is the frequency of your steps and even it can measure the distance that you have run without the GPS. I hope my answer helped you.
1550618
Yes, as far as I know, you need some sort of Garmin watch to be able to connect and track your runs.
1488694
Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
183001
well its monitors your heart rate if you want to calculate distance you will have to get one of two things you can either get a foot pedometer or can buy a Bluetooth heart rate monitor that will work with a phone device and your watch
23009
The 305 supports auxilary devices with the ANT+ interface. The heart rate monitor is one such device. Other supported ANT+ interface devices are a cadence meter for biking and a foot pod for running (allows speed and distance to be calculated without GPS reception, or on a tread mill).
1399499
Hey Annie.Yeah it is really simple to use. You just select run. This will give you the option to turn on the GPS, the heart rate monitor and or the foot pod and press ok. It will link your sensors and get a GPS signal, which normally takes anywhere from 10 secs to a minute. Click start and away you go! I really like my watch. I'd recommend them for sure. Tapping the front of it doesn't always light up the display though which is slightly annoying. But other than that it's great.
1606853
Yes, if you get the performance bundle, I believe you get the cadence sensor, heart rate monitor strap, wheel magnet, and a garmin out-front mount. The base bundle is just the unit.
907619
You need to have a Garmin foot pod and then calibrate it. Then you can calculate distance. Some watches come with foot pods, some don't, so it really depends on who you buy the watch from and what's included in the package. The foot pod from the FR60 will sync with the FR70, so that's also an option if you have one of those.