Garmin launches Forerunner 55 in India
An easy-to-use smartwatch to boost the running spirit in you!
Forerunner 55 helps runners of all skill levels with:
- Built-in GPS tracks how far, how fast and where a user runs
- Wrist-based heart rate provides data all day and night
- All-day activity tracking counts steps, calories, sleep, and more
- Daily suggested workouts offers personalized run workouts tailored to the runner’s training history
- On-screen guidance from expert Garmin Coaches for running training plans
- Safety features let runners send a message with their location to family and friends
New Delhi, 25th June 2021: Encouraging the runners to kickstart their running sessions, Garmin India, a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) today launched The Forerunner 55, an easy-to-use GPS smartwatch that is designed for people of all skill levels especially the beginners to track their stats and chase their fitness goals.
The Forerunner 55 is light weighted, comes with a sleek look, and has all the primary features including PacePro and cadence alerts which help the runners to focus on their running and training fundamentals and take it to the next level.
The smartwatch also features comprehensive running modes, tailored daily training tips, and enhanced health monitoring to improve the user’s performance both on and off the track.
The Forerunner 55’s clear screen displays data like distance traveled and can be customized to show all the data you need at a glance. With the built-in GPS, the users can start their run or walk and track their time, distance, speed, pace, and heart rate data right from their wrist.
Thrilled with the launch of the new Forerunner 55, Mr. Ali Rizvi, Director, Garmin India said, “Running has always been an integral part of fitness and healthy lifestyle and to boost this activity further, we are excited to bring ‘Forerunner 55’ for the runners of all levels. Forerunner series has always been the star series for us at Garmin. The introduction of the new Forerunner 55 adds another feather to it. The smartwatch is well equipped with features like built-in GPS, heart rate monitoring, race predictor, women’s health tracking, and a lot more to help the users in improving their lifestyle and overall wellbeing. An easy to use smartwatch engineered with Garmin’s latest technology is a perfect partner to support the users in achieving their set goals with maximum satisfaction”
The Forerunner 55 comes with a range of features like heart rate monitoring, body battery energy monitoring, menstrual cycle and pregnancy tracking, and more. The smartwatch also offers detailed running data, daily suggested workouts, additional built-in sports apps, and more to help people reach their fitness goals.
Advanced running features
The Forerunner 55 offers runners the following tools to take their training to the next level:
- PacePro provides guidance to help runners tailor their efforts to a selected course or distance
- The finish time estimator lets athletes select a run distance and view their estimated finish time right from the wrist
- Cadence alerts let runners know when they’ve gone outside their target cadence range, helping to improve their running form
- For those looking to switch up their workout routine, the Forerunner 55 features several built-in activity profiles, including track or virtual running, pool swimming, Pilates, HIIT, and more
- Following a workout, the built-in recovery time will let athletes know how long to rest before their next big effort
All-day health and wellness tracking
Featuring a wide array of health and wellness features, the Forerunner 55 is intended to be worn 24/7. Athletes can track their stress and set relaxation reminders to do short breathing exercises, use the Body Battery™ energy monitor to track energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest, and gain insights into when and how intensity minutes are earned throughout the day. Additionally, women can track their menstrual cycle or pregnancy and log symptoms, receive exercise and nutrition education, and more through the Garmin Connect™ app.
Connect and customize
The Forerunner 55 includes popular connected features2 to help athletes stay in touch. Directly from the wrist, users can receive text messages and view social media updates, emails, and more. Built-in assistance and incident detection3 let users manually or automatically send a message with their real-time location to emergency contacts. The Forerunner 55 will also automatically upload activities to Garmin Connect and allow athletes to download custom watch faces, data fields, and apps from the Connect IQ™ Store.
Battery Life
The Forerunner 55 features up to 2 weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode.
Price: The all-new Forerunner 55 comes in 3 exciting colors; Black, Aqua, and Monterra Grey available at the price of Rs. 20,990/-
Availability: Forerunner 55 will be available on Amazon.in, Flipkart, Tata CLiQ, synergizer.co.in, and Garmin Brand Stores.
For more information about Forerunner 55, visit: https://www.garmin.co.in/minisite/forerunner/forerunner-55/
About Garmin:
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Instinct, and Trackback are registered trademarks, and Garmin Connect, Garmin Explore, and UltraTrac is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. For more information, visit garmin.co.in.
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- See Garmin.com/ataccuracy
- When paired with your compatible smartphone.
- For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
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