Garmin Cycling

This outdoor sportwatch has GPS, and other navigation features that make it ideal for multiple outdoor sports. The crystal is protected by a rugged stainless steel bezel (the top ring on the watch that surrounds the crystal) and the watch is tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.

There are satellite navigation and tracking functions, along with a 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter.

The GPS combines with GLONASS and Galileo to track your position more accurately than GPS alone, meaning you can hike or trail ride in more challenging environments.

Activity features include enhanced wrist heart rate, built-in activity profiles, Vo2 Max estimates and more. The built-in activity profiles are for trail running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, skiing, golfing and more.  There’s also performance metrics and training load balance readings, advanced sleep monitoring and the ability to read altitude acclimation at high elevations. Use the watch to track your training load balance, training status, and running and cycling dynamics.

A great feature is the customizable power manager, where you can monitor how various settings and sensors impact battery life, allowing you to adjust to extend your battery life. The battery has four modes with different performance life depending how you use it: up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, up to 36 hours in GPS mode, up to 28 days in expedition GPS activity mode, and up to 48 days in battery saver watch mode.

The display is readable in sunlight and is “always on,” meaning you can easily check it while climbing or cycling. When paired with a compatible smartphone, you can receive notifications and use Garmin Pay™ contactless payments. Also when paired with a smartphone, the watch will sense an incident and send your location to emergency contacts.

The Forerunner 235 from Garmin is an eye-catching smartwatch designed with active people in mind. The device is durable (5 ATM water rating), lightweight, and features a slim design with a user-friendly interface.

It can accurately track the heart rate 24/7 due to the wrist-based sensor and it has a built-in GPS feature that tracks distance, pace, location, and more. All the data tracked with the watch are stored and processed by the phone app, so you can get up to 200 hours of useful information.

The screen is large, with a 1.23” in diameter display that supports 215 x 180 pixels resolution. Also, the battery can give users up to 12 hours in training mode and up to 12 weeks in watch mode.

Lastly, the Forerunner 235 receives and displays notifications and smart updates from your phone.

Vivomove 3 is a series of hybrid smartwatches that combines the style of an analog design with the technology of a smart device. This means you get to be notified about text messages and other events while also enjoying the soothing view of analog hands on your watch display.

In addition, people who like an elegant piece on their wrist will be happy to know that the black case is thin and slim. Also, the band is comfortable and can be easily changed due to the quick-release system. This means that you can buy one watch and several bands to make it look new and interesting for every occasion.

The display features a combination of analog and digital, with a hidden OLED touchscreen in the lower half of the screen. As such, the control of the information displayed is done via the touchscreen (there are no buttons on the side). Also, the touchscreen display is not visible at all times; only when you need it.

In terms of smart features, Vivomove 3 has a variety of health and wellness features, it can connect with the GPS on your smartphone (to track walks and more), and it can track your body’s energy levels.

The battery is estimated to last for about five days on one charge, but if you use it in watch mode, it will last for one week. Overall, Vivomove 3 is an elegant watch that looks analog but comes with a secret.

Garmin Vivoactive 3 is designed for people with an active life. Equipped with a wide range of sports-oriented features, this is the watch that lets you keep accurate track of your fitness level, heart rate (to measure stress levels), and keep up to date with the latest news through notifications.

The watch is durable, waterproof, and elegant due to the chemically strengthened Corning Gorilla Glass lens, stainless steel bezel, and fiber-reinforced polymer case. Also, due to the Garmin Choma display, the watch is easy to read even in direct sunlight. This makes it the perfect workout companion in all kinds of weather.

It comes with 15 sports apps for various activities such as yoga, running, swimming, or more and the built-in GPS lets you accurately record the distance, pace, and location for your outdoor activities. Moreover, you have access to a wide range of free watch faces so you can have fun personalizing the interface to your liking.

Other cool features you may enjoy are contactless payment using the watch,  free widgets and apps, and BT connectivity with your smartphone. The battery is designed to last up to seven days, depending on the features you use.

Lastly, the Vivoactive 3 features the Side Swipe interface which improves navigation through all the menus and widgets. This way, you don’t have to adjust your habits to the watch – you just use it the way it’s more convenient.

This watch is ideal for the fitness or health enthusiast, with the broadest range of all-day health monitoring features. You can track your energy levels, sleep, estimated heart rate, respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, and more. We like the unique functionality of the “Body Battery” energy monitor, which displays your body’s energy levels throughout the day. Use it to find the best times for you to be active and to rest.

When it’s time to workout, you get more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, pool swimming and more. There’s also the option to access workouts right on your watch screen, with easy-to-follow, animated cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates workouts.

Connect to your smartphone as it’s compatible with iPhones and Android devices. Then you can receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch, and even respond to texts if you have an Android phone. You can also easily download songs to your watch, including playlists from subscription services like Spotify or Amazon music. Connect your watch with headphones so you can listen without your phone.

Working out and using the GPS is easy on this watch, which has a bright AMOLED display, a technology that creates a larger, higher definition display. It’s also unique with its  touchscreen functionality.

The battery life is up to five days in smartwatch mode, and up to six hours in GPS and music mode.

The bonus features include a tracking function that will send your location to your contacts in the event of an incident; the ability to pay with Garmin Pay; the chance to download widgets and watch faces from the Garmin store; and, the chance to load a free personal running “coach” to your watch to train for a 5K, 10K or half-marathon race.

This GPS multisport watch has Elevate wrist heart rate technology that lets you monitor your heart rate without wearing a chest strap. It will count steps taken, monitor your sleep, and use your heart rate to tell you how many calories you’ve burned as well as quantify the intensity of your many fitness activities.

The watch has outdoor sensors, including GPS and GLONASS satellite reception. It also has a 3-axis compass with a gyroscope and a barometric altimeter. The Fenix 5 has functions that make it ideal for cycling and running, but also has special feature sets to help with other sports, including swim training, skiing, golf and paddle sports.

A performance widget allows you to have key stats at your fingertips. It shows the effects and progress of your workouts.

The features when connected include smart notifications, automatic uploads to the Garmin Connect online fitness community, and the ability to personalize your watch with free watch faces and apps at the Connect IQ store.

The Fenix 5 is built for any type of sport or adventure with a rugged design that includes a stainless steel bezel, buttons and rear case. The display is easy to view in the sunlight with the transflective memory in pixel (MIP) design. It comes with a QuickFit band that changes without any tools required. It makes it easy to change your band to suit your style, with choices of leather, metal or silicone.