One of the most beneficial tools that science and technology have ever given us is the heart rate monitor. Garmin has taken the responsibility of making the heart rate monitors more accessible by common man by packaging it in the form of a watch. Garmin has come up with many models that not only monitor the heart rate, but also work for you as a personal fitness instructor.

The heart rate monitors constantly keeps an eye on the changing heartbeat of a person as he or she works out. The heart monitors use one of two methods: the GPS technology or the Footpod function. The user must zero in one of the features depending on his or her workout regimen.

Many times, the Garmin Forerunner with heart rate monitors make use of the GPS technology. GPS is short for Global Positioning System. These systems have an antenna that is always getting signals through satellite; it analyzes the pace, duration, and direction at which the user is heading. These are viewable on the screen any time you are working out. The Footpod is usually worn on the shoe, as opposed to the Garmin Forerunner heart rate monitor which is worn and functions like a watch.

Garmin GPS Watches with heart rate monitors use the GPS technology and apply it to people who like jogging and taking walks outside. The GPS gives you unprecedented signal strength even if you happen to be standing near a high building or if you find yourself beneath a tree. The GPS monitors the exercise data even when you work out by doing other sports like bicycling and skiing.