| Use | Running |
| Options | GPS , Chest strap |
The Forerunner 220 could be equipped to have a personal trainer that is constantly giving you directions to optimize your sports performance and motivate you. It calculates data as relevant as distance, heart rate and pace, having GPS and accelerometer built into the unit, able to store your records while you run on a treadmill, on an indoor track or go through a tunnel.
It allows you to set up zones stage, using alerts, which will help you stay within the ranges you want based on heart rate, pace, etc. It will also inform you if you manage to beat a personal best while running, such as the longest run completed or the fastest kilometer you have run.
If you want to analyze the details of the race as soon as you finish, you don't have to wait until you get home. You only need to download a Garmin application on your mobile for Android or iOS sync it with your Forerunner 220, from there your data will be uploaded to the Garmin Connect online platform and you can store, plan and share your exploits. It also has the famous LiveTrack function, your friends and family can monitor your races live.
As for its appearance, this model has a high-definition color display, greatly facilitating a quick reading of the data. The strap that incorporates is quite resistant and due to the arrangement of the buttons, it becomes very easy to handle in any situation.