Global triathlon stars trust Garmin smartwatches, bike computers and more to get a leg up on the competition. Learn how our products can help you elevate your triathlon training. What do Dorian Coninx, Anne Haug and Taylor Knibb have in common? For starters, all three are among the world’s top professional triathletes. Second, the trio […] The post International Triathletes Train for Big Moments with Garmin Products appeared first on Garmin Blog ..read more

We’re all familiar with the “runner’s high,” and now we have data that underscores how running boosts our bodies and minds. At Garmin, we know running. We pioneered the modern running watch, and our global community of runners trusts us to track their performance, training and health metrics. So it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Global Running Day is one of our favourite days of the year. To celebrate, we have some great news to share about the health benefits of your favorite pastime, courtesy of the Garmin Connect community: Positive Impacts of Running on Health and Well-being Metrics The mo ..read more

A good night’s sleep makes everything better. Sleep is a vital time for restoration and rejuvenation. It is only when you are asleep that your body can reach the peak of its recovery powers. Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, this is old news. It is hard to miss the tide of interviews and articles from sleep experts, influencers and health professionals praising the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Sleep has a universal favourable approval rating. Making good sleep a priority is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make for your health and personal well-being. It is the great mu ..read more

Garmin users are intense — and we’ve got the data to prove it. Garmin smartwatches come packed to the brim with features dedicated to helping you take a more intentional approach to your health and wellness. One such feature is intensity minute tracking, designed to help you monitor your physical activity each week. Below we outline everything you need to know about intensity minutes — what they are, how many you should be logging and how you compare with your peers on the Garmin Connect app. What is an intensity minute? An intensity minute is a 60-second time period spent in either ..read more

Take your golf game to the next level with a Garmin golf watch with GPS. Who’s ready to hit the links? Whether you golf for a living or just for fun with friends, you’ll want to consider getting a leg up on the competition with a Garmin GPS golf watch before you aim for the fairway. From the innovative Garmin Approach® product line to the award-winning MARQ® Golfer, you have a variety of options. But not to worry — we’re here to help you decide which feature-packed watch makes the most sense for you and your golf game. For golfers looking to cover the basics with ..read more

By Ben Clark, Adapt to Perform CEO If you’re a full-time wheelchair user looking for an enhanced fitness regimen, look no further. By switching on wheelchair mode in selected Garmin smartwatches, you gain access to 31 preloaded wheelchair workouts, developed with wheelchair exercises crafted specifically for you by Adapt to Perform. Founded by Ben Clark, otherwise known as “The Wheelchair Fitness Guy,” Adapt to Perform is a trusted resource for adapted fitness that helps users around the globe step into a new era of diversity and inclusivity alongside the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Belo ..read more

New data shows Garmin customers work year-round to meet their goals — no New Year’s resolutions needed. The champagne has been popped and Auld Lang Syne has been sung. Now what? Many people use this time as an opportunity to set new goals but before you get too focused on how to change your habits, let’s take the time to appreciate how far you’ve come. Because we happen to think that Garmin customers were pretty great to begin with. Take 2023, for example. As with years past, we decided to take a deep dive into the data collected in the Garmin Connect app, a tool used by millions of fitness lo ..read more

The lineup of Garmin Edge GPS bike computers is as diverse as the cyclists who use them. So which unit is right for you? People ride bikes for different reasons. Whether you’re a roadie, gravel grinder or a mountain biker, a triathlete or casual commuter, or even just someone who’s ready to dust off your old bike in the garage and get some fresh air, there’s a Garmin GPS bike computer built specifically for your needs. We have so many options, in fact, that it can be tough to choose. And while we really don’t think you can go wrong with any of our bike computers, we also want to make sure you ..read more

While we can’t plan your trip to Olympus for you, we can help you complete the climb virtually — all within your free Garmin Connect account (on mobile or web) when paired with a compatible Garmin watch. The free Garmin Connect app is a fitness tool used by millions worldwide for tracking, analysing and sharing health and fitness data — and now it offers even more adventure. Start taking the stairs (and we mean a lot of stairs) to earn expedition badges for climbing the equivalent height of popular summits around the world, or increase that step count to earn expedition bad ..read more

Historically, coaching a team of athletes has required a bit of guesswork. Are they sleeping well? Are they working hard enough? Are they allowing enough time for recovery between intense workouts? These may be educated guesses, but they’re guesses nonetheless — until now, that is. Garmin Clipboard is a free, all-in-one team app that eliminates the guesswork between coaches and their athletes. As long as athletes wear compatible Garmin smartwatches, Garmin Clipboard operates as one easy-to-manage dashboard that helps coaches track, train and communicate with their athletes. Providing ..read more