The new HRM 600 heart rate strap
16.05.2025
Reading time: 5 minutes
Garmin has launched the HRM 600 – a premium heart rate strap that gives athletes new performance data and ways to improve their training. The monitor delivers accurate heart rate readings while also tracking heart rate variability (HRV), and sends this information to compatible Garmin smartwatches, bike computers and apps, letting users see their training data in real time. New features such as added running dynamics1 , activity recording without a watch and a rechargeable battery help athletes take their training to the next level, while two new strap sizes help them find the best fit.
What's new in the HRM 600?
- Expanded running dynamics: The new step speed loss feature tells runners using the recently released Forerunner 970 how much they slow down when their foot touches the ground. Runners can also improve their form with existing running dynamics metrics such as stride length, vertical oscillation and ground contact time balance – all available with select smartwatches, such as the new Forerunner 570 .
- Activity recording: from team sports like basketball and football to activities where you can't wear a smartwatch, record training data – including heart rate, calories, speed, distance and more – and view it later in the Garmin Connect app.
- Rechargeable battery: up to 2 months of battery life per charge.
- Functional design: the heart rate monitor is easy to wake and pair with the press of a button. In addition, an LED light signals when it is awake, when the battery is running low and much more.
Other key features
- Connectivity: Broadcast real-time heart rate and HRV data to compatible Garmin smartwatches, Edge bike computers and training equipment – as well as apps such as Garmin Connect and the Tacx training app.
- Activity tracking: track steps, calories burned, heart rate, intensity minutes and more without a smartwatch, then sync with Garmin Connect to update all compatible Garmin devices.
- Training versatility: the monitor sends pace and distance data from indoor and treadmill runs to compatible smartwatches2 – along with heart rate data captured during swimming activities.
- Comfortable fit: The easily adjustable strap is available in two new sizes (XS-S and M-XL) to suit different body types. For extra convenience, the module is removable and the strap is machine washable.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionised life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of every level and ability. Garmin is dedicated to developing technology that helps people stay active and improve performance, and believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and beat yesterday.
1 Requires a compatible smartwatch
2 Not all compatible Garmin smartwatches support the HRM 600 heart rate monitor's advanced running and swimming features
