Heart Rate Reviews: Garmin FR60 vs. Suunto T6c [Part 1]

Heart Rate Monitor reviews is a great way to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of heart monitors. What is even better is getting to know about the product from people who already own it. Two popular heart rate watches are the Garmin FR60 (a relatively new comer) and the Suunto T6c (a high-end Suunto monitor). Here is a heart rate review on both these marvelous training tools.

The Garmin Heart Rate Monitor Watches

The Garmin brand is one that is better known in the field of GPS systems and hand held devices. Their experience from that industry has allowed them to become one of the market leaders in the heart rate industry. The Garmin brand has continued to push the envelopes of technology on heart rate monitors. They were one of the first to introduce GPS recording on these training devices. This year alone (2009), Garmin was able to release two heart rate monitors in the same month (July) which was something that is hardly heard of. these were the Garmin FR60 and Garmin 310xt heart monitors.

Garmin FR60 Review

The Garmin FR60 is the latest heart rate monitor from Garmin. It is a sleekly designed sports watch that guarantees results for the user. Training indoors or outdoors is not a problem for this watch. The Garmin FR60 is great for people who run, cycle or swim. It is an all round monitor. With the ANT+ technology that it has, it is able to link to other accessories such as a foot pod to really get in depth analysis and data. The FR60 is able to record in addition to training data, calories burnt up during workouts and even distance traveled whether you are running or cycling.

Other innovative features include the ability to track heart rate accurately and provide target heart beat or rate zones where the user is assured maximum efficiency and the best results. When you have completed your workout, the Garmin FR60 can automatically transfer data to a PC and even a Mac for better analysis and storage. In addition to all these great features, the Garmin FR60 is also waterproof and comes with a user replaceable battery with a life of one year.

Final Outlook to the Garmin FR60

If you are searching for the ideal heart rate monitor for your workouts, one that will be able to help you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals and get the most out of your training, than take a look at the Garmin FR60. It is a heart rate watch that is sure to stand the test of time.

The next of our two part review will cover the Suunto T6c Heart Rate Monitor Watch.