Advanced GPS running and triathlon watch offers
detailed performance metrics, daily suggested workouts and
smartwatch features to help competitors reach their race goals
Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GRMN), today announced the Forerunner® 745, an
advanced GPS smartwatch built for runners and triathletes looking
for detailed training data, on-device workouts, smartwatch features
and more. Whether heading out for a run, ride or swim, the
Forerunner 745 will monitor stats and analyze data to help athletes
reach their goals. Featuring dozens of built-in activity profiles,
including triathlon, pool swimming, track running and more,
athletes can round out their training routine and can seamlessly
switch between activities with the press of a button during a race
or brick workout.
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“For years, athletes have relied on the Forerunner 735XT as they
toe the line and we’re excited to bring new features and updates to
the Forerunner 745,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of
worldwide sales. “Tracking every sweaty run, bumpy bike ride and
long swim, the Forerunner 745 combines the performance monitoring
tools our athletes have come to depend on with new daily suggested
workouts, as well as an improved recovery time advisor and wellness
tracking features, to help runners and triathletes beat their
personal best.”
To help athletes better prepare for a race or training cycle,
the Forerunner 745 includes key performance monitoring tools from
Firstbeat Analytics like VO2 max, training load, training status
and aerobic and anaerobic training effects. Athletes will even
receive on-device running and cycling daily workout suggestions
based on their current training load and VO2 max. With the addition
of a Running Dynamics Pod or compatible heart rate strap like the
new HRM-Pro, runners can go even further with their data,
seeing all six running metrics – including cadence, stride length
and more – right on the watch. The Forerunner 745 also features
advanced dynamics to help with cycling and swim training. While on
a bike, it will track data such as left/right balance, time seated
and standing, platform center offset and power phase.1 In the
water, the Forerunner 745 will track distance, stroke, pace,
personal records and more. Based on the difficulty of a workout,
the improved recovery time feature will let athletes know how long
to rest before a hard training session. It also accounts for other
factors that impact recovery including all-day stress, sleep and
daily activities, and will adjust the recovery time on the watch,
making it easier than ever for athletes to get the most out of
their workouts.
Runners and triathletes can take their training to the next
level with the Forerunner 745. The watch lets users sync indoor and
outdoor workouts automatically from Garmin Connect™ or other
training apps, including TrainingPeaks® and TrainerRoad, right to
the watch. What’s more, the Forerunner 745 is compatible with
Garmin Coach, free training plans that adapt based on a runner’s
goals and performance. Garmin users can train for a 5K, 10K or
half-marathon with the help of three running coaches – Jeff
Galloway, Greg McMillan and Amy Parkerson-Mitchell – to guide and
motivate them.
Before heading out for a run or ride, athletes can plan and
download routes using the course creator in Garmin Connect, which
uses Trendline™ popularity routing to provide the best road, trail
or mountain routes that are aggregated from those most traveled by
fellow runners and cyclists. For athletes using platforms like
Strava2 and Komoot, they can create courses that will seamlessly
sync to the Forerunner 745.
The Forerunner 745 gives athletes the freedom to enjoy their
favorite tunes on a run or during a workout without having to take
a phone along. The watch stores up to 500 songs and lets users sync
playlists from select preloaded music streaming services3 such as
Spotify®, Amazon Music and Deezer, or transfer music from a
computer. What’s more, while out for a run or ride, athletes can
stop for a bite to eat and quickly pay right from the wrist with
Garmin Pay contactless payment solution.4
Designed to be worn all day, every day, the Forerunner 745
features tools to track an athlete’s well-being. A wrist-based
Pulse Ox sensor5 will help provide a clearer picture of how
athletes are sleeping and adjusting to altitude acclimation while
the Body Battery™ energy monitor lets athletes track their energy
levels to find the best times for activity and rest. Additionally,
the menstrual cycle tracking feature helps women adjust their
training to maximize improvement potential and plan for upcoming
races based on where they are in their cycle.
Even while on the move, the Forerunner 745 lets athletes stay in
touch. Directly from the wrist, users can receive text messages and
view social media updates, emails and more. Whether working out
alone or with friends, built-in safety and tracking features
include incident detection, assistance and LiveTrack to let loved
ones follow along on a run or ride.6 Following a workout, the
Forerunner 745 will automatically upload activities to Garmin
Connect.
The Forerunner 745 features up to 1 week of battery life in
smartwatch mode, up to 16 hours in GPS mode and up to 6 hours in
GPS mode with music. It is available now in black, neo tropic,
magma red or whitestone and has a suggested retail price of
$499.99.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers
and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing
technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance,
Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a
chance to beat yesterday. Other Garmin fitness brands include Tacx
and Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, visit Garmin's
virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media
Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at
facebook.com/garminfit, twitter.com/garminnews,
instagram.com/garminfitness or youtube.com/garmin.
1 When used with a compatible power meter 2 Subscription
required 3 Requires premium subscription with a third-party music
provider 4 View current supported country, payment network and
issuing bank information 5 This is not a medical device and is not
intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical
condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all
countries. 6 When paired with a compatible smartphone; see
Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking features requirements and
limitations, see Garmin.com/safety
About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International,
Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is
incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are
located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin
and Forerunner are registered trademarks and Garmin Connect, Garmin
Pay, Trendline and Body Battery are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or
its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names,
trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective
owners. All rights reserved.
TrainingPeaks® is a registered trademark of Peaksware, LLC.
Amazon Music and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com,
Inc. or its affiliates. SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the
registered trademarks of Spotify AB.
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Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on
management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and
circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual
results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown
risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not
limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019, filed by Garmin with the
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future events, or otherwise.
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