• Soft fabric strap for comfort
• Optimized for use in congested areas such as gym classes & starting lines

Follow your heart: how to set up your heart rate monitor for use with Forerunner 405. More information available at: www.garmin.com

• Compatible With The Edge 305Hr And The Edgecad
• 0.35 Lbs (WxLxH) 2.5" x 3.0" x 2.74"

Aug 20, 2008 by Powderpuff | Posted in Diet & Fitness

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

The 305's digitally coded heart-rate monitor--which is worn as a chest strap--sends heart-rate data to the device so you can see whether you're training too hard or not hard enough. Alerts for pace, distance, time, and heart rate are also available. Additionally,

Jul 07, 2011 by Opica Andy | Posted in Running

Has to have GPS which guides you back to starting position. I think some other Garmins do this but they are too big and would like other suggestions that have this feature. Preferably they are not too pricey (under £100 - not likely). Thx for any replies

For the price, you can't really beat the Garmin Forerunner 305. If you are willing to spend a bit more, for a less bulky but virtually identical heart rate monitor, go for the Forerunner 405. You can probably pick one up a bit cheaper on eBay.

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• Rechargeable battery provides 8 hours life in training mode, 3 weeks in power save mode
• Upload data to Garmin Connect site to view workout summaries, create goals and more

• Target zone audible alarm - auto timer reset - calories counter (99999 kcal)
• Preset maximum heart rate per age input - auto exercise timer - target zone re-checkable