Trying to lose some of the festive flab after binging on biscuits at Christmas? Garmin might have the answer with the launch of two new smartwatches aimed at getting you fitter than an Olympian. The latest wearables to join Gamin’s range are the fēnix 7 and more premium “epix” devices, which come packed with features to help you push yourself to the limit.
Both of these tech timepieces include clever Real-Time Stamina tracking which guides you during your daily exercise routines to make sure you have enough energy left to get over the finishing line. Then there’s the new Visual Race Predictor feature which takes into account running history and overall fitness to provide race estimates and insights into how your training is progressing.
Once you’ve finished that run around the park, the watches will also offer advice on how long to rest thanks to its in-built Recovery Time Advisor. This checks training intensity and other factors like stress, daily activity and sleep to estimate the number of hours of rest needed to properly recover before strapping on those trainers again.
Finally, if you need some motivation, these devices offer Daily Workout Suggestions which gives recommendations on what you should try next to hit your goals.
Like almost all smartwatches, the new fēnix 7 and epix also include full heart tracking, steps taken each day and calories burned during your runs or bike rides. They will also monitor your stress levels and how much shut-eye you’re getting at night which could reveal why you’re feeling your best when you wake up.
If you’re worried about battery life then Garmin has that covered with the fēnix 7 offering up to 5 weeks of power on a single charge.
There are also solar models in the range that get extended life thanks to a battery boost via the sun. Even the epix, which features an OLED screen, boasts a 16-day battery life which is considerably more than rivals such as the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch.
Other features worth mentioning include GPS for improved tracking, a tough scratch-resistant design that includes both a touch screen and physical buttons plus you’ll receive all of your smartphone notifications right from your wrist.
The larger fēnix 7X even comes packed with an integrated quick-access multi-LED flashlight to help owners see in the dark.
“We have been committed to helping athletes pursue their passions since the introduction of the fēnix 10 years ago, and we remain steadfast in our mission to bring innovative tools to the wrists of those it was designed for,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “The fēnix 7 Series brings cutting-edge training and multisport features to the wrist. With its latest design upgrade, Garmin’s best-in-class performance metrics and health/wellness tracking, fēnix 7 provides serious athletes everything they need for peak performance.”
Prices for the fēnix 7 start from £599, while the more premium epic costs £899.
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