This easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch is intended for users of all levels who want to track their performance data and work towards their fitness goals. Really long battery life of two weeks in smartwatch mode and numerous functions for running and well-being. In addition, the features of the watch include text message/call/email notifications and you can download different clock faces to the screen and add data fields and get applications from the connect IQ store.
Main features for running:
- BUILT-IN GPS: You can track your running routes and get accurate statistical information about distance, pace and intervals, for example.
- WRIST HEART MONITOR: Get heart rate information and alerts if your heart rate remains high even at rest. You will also find out how hard your heart is working during the performance.
- GARMIN COACH: Train with customizable training programs that include guidance from coaches and free training programs that adapt to your needs and goals. The exercises are synchronized directly to your phone.
- DAILY TRAINING SUGGESTIONS: Tailored training guidance includes daily running recommendations that vary in intensity based on your training history, fitness level and recovery time.
- PACEPRO™ TECHNOLOGY: This feature makes it easier to plan your race day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a specific route or distance in the Garmin Connect™ application. Anticipate and prepare for the future.
- DEADLINE: Want some guidance to help you reach your goals? When you select a running distance, you will see an estimate of your remaining time on the information screen.
- TRACK RUN: When you are ready for speed training, you can use the internal running performance function to record the exact track distances and see the distances in meters.
- STEP RATE ALARMS: Want to improve your running style? Step frequency alerts let you know when you are outside the target range of your step frequency.
- RACE PREDICTION: This specialized tool takes into account your fitness level and training history to help you achieve your race goals and monitor the impact of your training on your estimated finish time.
- INDOOR SPORTS APPS: Add variety to workouts with performance profiles for track or virtual running, pool swimming, pilates, HIIT training and even breathing exercises.
- BATTERY LIFE: Run to your heart's content, because the watch's battery lasts up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode.
Features for monitoring health status and well-being:
- FITNESS MONITORING: Forerunner 55 keeps track of steps and power minutes, among other things.
- STRESS MONITORING: Find out if your day is calm, balanced or stressful. In addition, the relaxation reminders prompt you to do a short breathing exercise.
- BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITORING: Track your body's energy level to know the best times for activity and rest.
- POWER MINUTES: See at which times of the day you have accumulated power minutes by moving at a medium and very efficient level.
- FITNESS AGE: Based on, for example, chronological age and resting heart rate, this feature estimates whether your body is younger or older than your biological age. However, age is just a number.
- BREATHING MONITORING: Track your breathing throughout the day, while you sleep and during breathing exercises.
