After purchasing the Garmin Forerunner, I was determined to use it as much as possible to get the most out of my money. On an average day I have two training runs/rides/swims, and I use the GPS for every outdoor workout I do. One of the more challenging uses though is swimming ...
So, here’s how you can record power meter data on your Venu or Vivoactive series watch. In fact, this actually works on any Garmin watch that supports Connect IQ Data Fields (so, that would include something like a Forerunner 230/235 series). To be clear upfront, while this sol...
Luckily for you, Garmin watch batteries last a long time — and we mean alongtime. At minimum, Garmin fitness and outdoor watches should be getting about a week of battery life before having to recharge, and at maximum you could be getting unlimited battery life with theInstinct 2X Solartha...
Battery life can vary quite a bit. Depending on the tracker you buy, you’ll get anywhere from up to a day or two out of your device (Apple Watchand most WearOS devices) to an average of about a week (most Fitbitand Garmin fitness bands). Some can go longer and a few even have...
Garmin Pay Probably not something to write home about, but the 255 and 255 come with an NFC chip. This allows you to use Garmin Pay for contactless purchasess. Useful if you don’t want to bring your wallet during a run. This feature is missing on the Forerunner 245 but is available ...
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a durable smartwatch that is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant. It also comes with a new crash detection feature, which detects when the wearer is in a severe car crash and alerts emergency services of their location. The Apple Watch 8 has ...
Garmin has the Garmin Explore application where you can upload waypoints from the computer or application on your phone and it will sync to all your devices. Including watches. Works wonderfully for backpacking and my oversea's adventures. Does apple have anything similar? Can the Apple Watch ...
Many of Garmin's running watches, including the Garmin Venu 2, come in two sizes(Image credit: Garmin) 7. Think about your data and how it’s handled There are two sides to the data produced by a running watch: what you see on the watch face during your run to keep you informed of...
These devices are very inexpensive, so if you are looking for a “basic” and paired-down swim watch, this is an option worth looking into. Wearable tech always comes with a downside, and with fingertips counters I find they can be a little obtrusive on your swimming stroke. ...
Solution 4: Avoid Using Watch While Charging To prevent overheating, it’s recommended not to use your watch while it’s still charging. Solution 5: Change Battery When Necessary Battery issues often cause overheating. If you notice a significant reduction in your watch’s battery life, it’s...