In some circles, the word “Garmin” is not a brand name more than a category identifier, like “Q-Tip” or “Band-Aid.” From casual hikers to nationally ranked professional or amateur athletes, anyone interested in outdoor sports can glean useful information from a wide range of sensors, Sophisticated software and safety features come with every Garmin watch. ONE some other fitness tracking devices Yes come close to replicate Garmin’s durability, wearability, and reliability, but the company remains the industry standard. Unlike, say, an Apple watchGarmins also work with both iPhones and Android phones.
Many of the features that have only recently debuted on other fitness trackers, like sleep tracking, blood oxygen measurement, and fall detection, have been on Garmin watches for years. In 2022, Garmin released four new fitness trackers that I spent months testing. In addition, my many years of experience using Garmin means I am confident that I know which Garmin is best for you.
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