The brand new Garmin FR70 heart rate monitor watch is here and it has nice improvements over its precursor - the Garmin FR60. Unlike other Garmin watches, the FR70 is not GPS but makes use of sensory devices to get distance and speed while cycling or running.
You can use the Garmin FR70 with a GSC10 speed and cadence sensor or a foot pod to provide you with both distance and pace in real-time.
The big improvements include a much more durable wrist strap. The FR60 had issues with wrist strap breakage and those issues have been fixed in the FR70. The new more attractive form factor reminds us a lot of the Suunto M Series watches which we felt were much more attractive from a design perspective. There is also improved button functionality that makes key presses a lot more precise.
Just like the Garmin FR60 this new Forerunner will include heart rate, the soft strap chest strap, have the Virtual Partner pacing feature so you can race a pace, display calories burned in real-time and is water resistant to 50 meters thanks to new button covers. You also get audible zone alerts for most any metric you could care to measure.
This watch is ideally suited to the gym, running or cycling for users that don't want, or need, a GPS watch. A GArmin FR60 buyer is someone who is looking for a good buy, primarily interested in heart rate but may want to add some speed and distance features into the mix later for either cycling or running.
Benefits & Features:
Easy-to-use fitness watch for basic to advanced user
Improved button function and tougher wrist bands
Use outdoors or indoors
Water resistant to 50 meters
Displays time, heart rate and calories
Calculates speed and distance (when paired with optional foot pod or GSC10 speed and cadence sensor)
Advanced training: workouts, intervals and Virtual Partner (when paired with optional foot pod or GSC10 Speed and cadence sensor)
1-year battery life [lithium battery]
Works with with Tanita body composition scale
ANT+ data stick allows wireless upload to Garmin Connect
So whether you are a runner, biker or triathlete you can get a lot of mileage andusage out of the Garmin FR70 for your sport. Just get the appropriate sensory device and you will be good to go and on your way to improved performances.
