Training - Forerunner 405

Tune in as Jake, avid runner and spokesperson for Garmin, gives you a simple overview of the hottest fitness watch on the streets and trails — the GPS-enabled Forerunner 405. Clips are short to address individual features. Additional videos will be posted soon, so check back often.

Touch Bezel

Touch Bezel

Just wait ‘til you get your hands on the 405’s touch bezel. The unique touch, slide and tap operations make it easy to change screens and select features on the fly. » View Video

Power & Charging

Power & Charging

How to “wake up” Forerunner 405 from power save mode and charge it. » View Video

Before Your First Run

Before Your Run

Learn how to turn on auto lap and auto pause features plus acquire satellite signals. » View Video

Quick Run

Quick Run

Come along for a run and see how Jake measures up to Forerunner 405’s Virtual Partner. » View Video

Garmin Connect

Garmin Connect

Take your training to the next level with Garmin Connect, our online training community. The 405’s wireless sync feature automatically sends your data to your computer. » View Video

Software Updates

Software Updates

Keep your 405 fresh with software updates. Garmin Connect makes it easy by letting you know when new software’s available. » View Video

Resetting Forerunner

Resetting Forerunner

Forerunner 405 locked up? Jake shows you how to reset it. » View Video

Heart Rate Monitor

Heart Rate Monitor

Follow your heart: how to set up your heart rate monitor for use with Forerunner 405. » View Video

More Heart Rate Options

More Heart Rate Options

Customize Forerunner’s training pages to view heart rate data and a graph during training. This video also steps you through setting up a quick heart rate workout. » View Video

Indoor Workout

Indoor Workout

Pair Forerunner 405 with an optional foot pod accessory to track your indoor workouts on a treadmill or indoor track. » View Video

Simple Workouts

Simple Workouts

Set up simple workouts based on time, distance or calories burned and let Forerunner guide and motivate you to the finish. » View Video

Interval Workouts

Interval Workouts

Forerunner is the perfect training partner for your interval workouts. Set up your workout based on time or distance and number of repeats and Forerunner will guide you through each step, keeping score along the way. » View Video

Transfer Data To Another Forerunner

Transfer Data To Another Forerunner

Forerunner 405’s wireless technology allows you to transfer courses, waypoints and advanced workouts to another 405. » View Video

Bike Mode


Bike Mode

Take a spin and let Forerunner 405 track your miles. Learn how to change sport modes and customize the training pages for cycling. » View Video

Goals


Bike Mode

Need a little nudge to help you stick to your training plan? Forerunner 405 and Garmin Connect make it easy to create and track your individual goals. » View Video

Navigation

Navigation

Get lost in your run without losing your way. Find out how Forerunner can get you back to your starting point or other locations. » View Video

Customizing Screens

Navigation

Forerunner serves up options for over 30 different types of data to display on up to 3 different training pages. Find out how to have it your way. » View Video

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