Forerunner 610 to help athletes improve their running skills

The Forerunner 610 watch was today launched by Garmin International Inc. The watch with a built in GPS is designed for serious runners seeking an extra advantage while practicing. The Forerunner 610 uses touchscreen technology & is projected as a sleek, robust & weather proof machine.

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Since it has been designed for serious runners, the Forerunner 610 is capable of withstanding rain, sweat & other kinds of hazards that a sports watch may come across. It can also be used in combination with running gloves.

The Forerunner 610 makes it easy for an athlete to check his speed & distance & monitor his heart beat at the same time. It uses touchscreen technology & comes with a high resolution display. For monitoring heart rate of the runner, the Forerunner 610 uses a vibrating motor which alerts the runner about heart rate, pace and distance when audible tones cannot be heard. It also allows the runner to track his training intensity through a unique Training Effect feature.

The Training Effect Feature measures the impact of exercise on a runner's fitness. With all these features the Forerunner 610 will definitely help the athletes improve on their performance. It will make it easier for them to better their own timing & others'.

Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales referred to the watch as a "coach" when he said that "Running with Forerunner 610 is like having a coach with you every step of the way.” He also mentioned that the usefulness of the Forerunner 610 when he said that the Forerunner 610 will give out basic information on pace, distance and time as well as monitoring heart rate at the same time. Therefore the Forerunner 610 is being touted as an invaluable tool for serious athletes.

The Forerunner 610 was launched keeping an eye on the world-class marathons in Boston and London. It will also be showcased at the Australian Fitness Expo by Garmin.

Source: Garmin/CrunchGear