Anyone know how accurate the Forerunner 305 Heart Rate is? I used a Polar HRM until I got a Garmin and it seems that my HR is a lot lower now. I could be imagining it, but I’m just wondering if anyone has noticed this.
My 305 has an accuracy of +/- 5bpm. I say this compared to the polar heart rate strap on my treadmill. I often find it more useful to look at the 305s average heart rate readings (per lap or per run) than the real-time HR reading.
I recently got one and usually at the beginning of my workouts as my HR is building up sometimes it will show it worked its way up to 225 or so(for an instance)…this doesnt seem right, does it?
Not right. Either you should see a cardiologist, or your garmin is b0rked.
My 305 has an accuracy of +/- 5bpm. I say this compared to the polar heart rate strap on my treadmill. I often find it more useful to look at the 305s average heart rate readings (per lap or per run) than the real-time HR reading.
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make sure the strap is wet before you start your workout. If I forget to wet mine I’ll get some crazy numbers until I get a good sweat going.
I recently got one and usually at the beginning of my workouts as my HR is building up sometimes it will show it worked its way up to 225 or so(for an instance)…this doesnt seem right, does it?
Static electricity. Make the strap wet and wear a tighter shirt.
Or dip some water over your shirt if it still happens during the run/ride.