| If you're looking for a way to take your exercise to | | | | consumption in real time). ANT, a wireless feature that |
| the next level, then you really need to consider a GPS | | | | can automatically transfer data from your watch to |
| watch. Sure, you may be running 3 or 4 times a week, | | | | your computer is one of the upgraded features of the |
| and your body (and mind) are probably feeling great | | | | 405CX. |
| as you've finally pushed yourself to complete a course, | | | | The Garmin Forerunner 405CX comes with built-in |
| never stopping to rest. That's great, a real | | | | exercise programming to fit all levels of intensity. |
| accomplishment. And, you should be proud of your | | | | Simple workout |
| accomplishment. But, what's next? | | | | For beginners, you can easily set exercise goals based |
| If you're really serious about taking your exercise | | | | on time or distance or calories. You can even program |
| program to the next level, then you really need to set | | | | the watch to alert you when you've achieved your |
| (and meet) goals for speed and distance when you | | | | goal. |
| run. And, the easiest and most effective way to do | | | | Advanced workout |
| this is with a GPS sports watch. | | | | When your fitness levels have increased, then you'll be |
| Garmin Forerunner - A Top Choice | | | | ready for more advanced workouts, based on |
| Garmin, a pioneer in GPS devices of any type, was | | | | "stepping" your workouts. Stepping involves variable |
| one of the first to develop a GPS enabled wrist | | | | multi-discipline gym training (strength training, triathalon, |
| watch, beginning with the Forerunner 101. A basic GPS | | | | etc.). The 405CX can accommodate complex |
| watch, the 101 was quickly superseded by the 101, 201 | | | | exercise routines as easily as it does simple routines. |
| and 301, all with increased features and reduced size. | | | | Heart Rate Workout |
| Today, one of the top Garmin Forerunner choices are | | | | A workout based on your heart rate can be an |
| the upgraded 305 and 405. | | | | extremely effective way to calculate your personal |
| The Garmin Forerunner 405 comes with a | | | | fitness levels and can ensure that you get an optimum |
| touch-sensitive bezel, is waterproof, and even has a | | | | workout. Based on your age, maintaining a maximum |
| "virtual partner" feature that allows a single runner to | | | | heart rate for a period of time is a highly accurate tool |
| train against a "digital partner." | | | | to use when setting exercise goals. The Garmin |
| The 405 has now been upgraded to the 405CX, | | | | 401CX has wireless technology and can use feedback |
| which features heart rate-based calorie computation | | | | to keep your heart rate in an optimum zone. |
| (the watch can accurately determine your calorie | | | | |