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Garmin's 405CX Ensures a Complete Workout

by John Lentz Jr. on Sat, 2009-04-04 00:30


Garmin Forerunner 405CX

Now that cell phones have become many people's primary timepiece, watches survive only by either complementing an outfit or doing more than just telling time. The Garmin 405CX is the latter.

The 405CX is built for the serious exerciser; it has the ability to measure your heart rate, calories burned, GPS location, and, best of all, it will send all of this information to your computer, relieving you of the chore of logging your progress after an exhausting day. This watch enables you to discern how many calories you're burning whether you're running on a treadmill or around the lake, and you'll never have to guess just how far you walked to get to lunch that one day. If you decide to take a detour through the forest and get lost, the GPS system can help guide your or enable you to send your location to any rescuers.

So if you're a gym rat who would prefer fresh air and a tan, the 405CX might be the perfect solution. With a stylish look and multiple wristbands to choose from, you won't look like Professor Frink from the Simpsons, but you'll sure enjoy that kind of brainpower that went into the watch's creation.

Available immediately for under 400 dollars, if the Garmin 405CX fits your niche, it will do so superbly.

Garmin Makes Every Calorie Count with New Forerunner 405CX


Garmin Forerunner 405CX

April 2, 2009 - Garmin today announced the Forerunner 405CX – the latest in Garmin's popular line of GPS-enabled fitness devices, adding increased accuracy in heart rate-based calorie computation and improved comfort to the Forerunner 405 model that took the fitness world by storm. The Forerunner 405CX was announced in preparation for world-class marathons in Paris and Boston, where it will be on display at Garmin booths in each location.

"As today's runners evolve, so must their technology. Once again Garmin leads the way with our smartest Forerunner yet," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "Refined data traditionally reserved for elite athletes and top-tier trainers is now available to anyone interested in accurately counting calories and tracking their progress, all through a stylish and comfortable fitness watch."

Using algorithms developed by exercise scientists and world-class athletes, Forerunner 405CX monitors the micro changes in a user's heart rate and uses that detailed information to better calculate the number of calories burned during aerobic activity. Whether out running, on a bike, in step class or on a hike, Forerunner 405CX users will get instant gratification as they see the results of their hard work. And those workouts will be more comfortable than ever, as users will have the choice of two additional form-fitting bands to accommodate large and small wrists alike. At only 60 grams and available in a new deep blue color, Forerunner 405CX fits in at the gym or around the office. Read more

Garmin Gives Fitness a Facelift with Forerunner 310XT


Garmin 310 XT

April 2, 2009--Garmin today announced the Forerunner 310XT – the waterproof multi-sport solution in Garmin's popular line of GPS-enabled fitness devices. Boasting up to 20 hours of battery life and a sleek, comfortable design, the Forerunner 310XT was announced in preparation for world-class marathons in Paris and Boston, where it will be on display at Garmin booths in each location. The Forerunner 310XT will be sold on its own or packaged with a new waterproof, soft-strap heart rate monitor, which will be more comfortable than previous models and is expected to be available during summer 2009.

"The waterproof Forerunner 310XT is the evolution of the iconic Forerunner 305, building off of what users love and introducing key benefits they've requested," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "By adding unmatched wireless connectivity, up to 20 hours of battery life and a more comfortable build, Forerunner 310XT will bring Garmin's leading GPS technology to more athletes and events than ever imagined."

During and after the workout, Forerunner 310XT blends the best wireless connectivity of all of its predecessors in the Garmin fitness family, syncing wirelessly through ANT+ technology with Garmin heart rate monitors and foot pods, compatible third-party fitness equipment and power meters and the user's PC or Mac for automatic data download. Read more

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