Garmin has unveiled its new Forerunner 735XT, a GPS running & multisport watch with wrist-based heart rate.
Billed as the most lightweight multisport-capable running watch from Garmin, the Forerunner 735XT features 24/7 heart rate monitoring and built-in activities including running, cycling, swimming, multisport, hiking, XC skiing, strength training, paddle sports and cardio. Its design features soft, comfortable silicone bands with a large display so users can view stats at a glance during their workouts.
Garmin Connect IQ compatible, the Forerunner 735XT is the first device to come with the Strava Live Suffer Score app pre-installed so users can track how hard they have been working based on heart rate data. Users can download additional free custom apps, watch faces, data fields and widgets from the Connect IQ store to further customise the Forerunner 735XT.
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT can be purchased exclusively at wiggle.co.uk until 25 May 2016.
“The Forerunner 735XT is the ultimate GPS smartwatch for athletes who want dialled-in data for training and a lighter load on race day,” said Andrew Silver, Senior Product Manager Fitness, EMEA. “It offers comprehensive data for all of their activities, keeps them connected with smart features including notifications and automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, and lets them customise their device to fit their needs with Connect IQ’s free apps, data fields and more.”
Whether going out for a training run or stepping up to the starting line, runners and triathletes can track ‘metrics that matter most’ on the Forerunner 735XT. With Elevate wrist heart rate technology, the Forerunner 735XT offers users 24/7 heart rate monitoring without the need for an additional strap. For advanced running dynamics and other detailed measurements, users can add a chest strap during training and receive data including stride length, ground contact time balance, vertical ratio and more.
To get all the advanced cycling dynamics Forerunner 735XT pairs with the Vector pedal-based power meter system and is also compatible with the full line of Garmin’s Varia cycling awareness accessories.
Water rated 5 ATM (50m), its swim features will ‘push users to crank up their training in the pool’ – as the Forerunner 735XT will guide them through their swim workout. Users can also easily transition sports with the press of a button utilizing the auto or manual multisport feature. Additional built-in activities include hiking, XC skiing, strength training, paddle sports and cardio.
The Forerunner 735XT is Connect IQ compatible and is the first device to come with the Strava Live Suffer Score app pre-installed. Suffer Score is based on users’ heart rate and tells them how hard they’ve been working. So whether a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, if their heart is working hard they can rack up a high score.
The Strava Live Suffer Score app is available to all users of Connect IQ compatible devices, but only Strava Premium athletes are able to review their Suffer Score on Strava and compare it with others. Users can download additional apps, as well as widgets, watch faces and data fields for free in the Connect IQ store to customise their watch to fit their style and fitness preferences.
Throughout the day the Forerunner 735XT automatically syncs with Garmin Connect, a free online fitness community where users can track workouts, sleep patterns and trends, join online challenges to compete against friends and earn virtual badges. They can also view Garmin Connect Insights, ‘smart wellness insights personalised to each user that provide cues to help them reach goals, shout-outs when milestones have been met and relevant healthy tips from experts.’
Insights also show users how they are doing in comparison to people like them for extra motivation.
The Forerunner 735XT also keeps users fully connected with live tracking, audio prompts, music control and social media sharing. Additionally, users can receive any notification from their compatible smartphone on their device including incoming calls, texts, emails, app, calendar and social media alerts, and more.
The Forerunner 735XT has up to 14 hours in training mode and 11 days in watch mode. It is available in black and grey or midnight blue and frost blue for £359.99. It’s also available in a run bundle (includes HRM-Run) for £389.99 and tri-bundle (includes HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim) for £449.99.
Purchases of the Forerunner 735XT will also include a free 60-day trial of Strava Premium.
The ever-expanding Garmin Fitness segment develops technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles. Whether users are runners, cyclists, swimmers, multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to stay active throughout the day, Garmin adds that there is a product that can help them reach their health and fitness goals.
