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Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch
The Garmin Forerunner 55 is an easy-to-use GPS smartwatch which has plenty of activity features designed for runners and everyday life. Get training data, stats and goals straight from your wrist including distance, time, speed and even your heart rate. Delivering high-end running features without the high-end price, the iconic Forerunner name is back in a brilliant way.PacePro technology provides GPS-based pace guidance for selected course and distance in the Garmin Connect app. Impressive features include smart notifications to keep you always up to date, and up to 2 weeks of battery life.FeaturesEasy-to-use GPS smartwatch packed with activity features for running and everyday lifeRunning FeaturesBuilt-in GPS Glonass provides tracking for time, distance, pace and speed during your run or walkWrist-based heart rate monitor provides data and alertsBuilt-in activity profiles with daily suggested workouts including daily run recommendationsPacePro technology delivers GPS-based pace guidance for selected course and distance in the Garmin Connect appFinish time shows your estimated finish time and goalBuilt-in track run activity records accurate lap distancesCadence alerts update you when you’ve gone outside your target cadence rangeRecovery time feature lets you know how long to rest before another big effortRace predictor is a specialised tool which takes into account your fitness level and training history to help you work toward your race goal and the impact of training on your predicted finish timeBuilt-in sports apps allow you to switch between activity profiles for track or virtual running, pool swimming, Pilates, HIIT and even breathworkUp to 2 weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS modeAlarm clock, stopwatch, timer, accelerometer and Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitorTracking ApplicationsFitness tracking records steps, intensity minutes and moreStress tracking uses relax reminders to prompt you to do a short breathing activityBody battery energy monitoring tracks your body’s energy levels to find the best times for activity and restIntensity minutes shows the points during the day you earned intensity minutes from moderate and vigorous physical activityFitness age is a feature that uses chronological age, resting heart rate and other factors to estimate if your body is younger or older than you are. Age is just a number, after all.Respiration tracking shows how you are breathing throughout the day, during sleep and during breathwork activitiesWomen’s health tracking means you can use the Garmin Connect app to track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy (log symptoms; plus, get exercise and nutrition education)Lightweight and comfortable designSport-ready materials including a silicone band manage sweat wellCustomise & ConnectSmart notifications mean you can receive emails, texts and alerts on your smartwatch when paired with your compatible smartphoneSafety and tracking features include assistance and incident detection features can send a message with your location to emergency contactsConnect IQ store gives you access to downloadable custom watch faces, add data fields, and get appsMusic controls allow you to easily control the music playing on your paired smartphoneUpload your activities to the Garmin Connect app to interact with a thriving online communityGeneral FeaturesLens material: chemically strengthened glassStrap material: SiliconeDimensions: 42mm x 42mm x 11.6mmFitting: Fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203mmColour displayDisplay size: 1.04” (26.3mm) diameterDisplay resolution: 208 x 208 pixelsDisplay type: sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)Water rating: 5 ATMMemory/history: 200 hours of activity dataWeight: 37g