Train smarter with the latest GPS running watches from Garmin – Introducing the Forerunner 230 and 235 and Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate technology

UK /October 21st 2015 — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced two of the company’s latest GPS running watches –the Forerunner 230 and the Forerunner 235. Tracking distance, pace, time, heart rate1 and more, the 230 and 235 keep runners on pace for their next personal record. The Forerunner 235 is the first product to feature Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate technology, which displays heart rate and zone on an easy-to-read, colorful graphic interface, so runners new to tracking heart rate can train more effectively.

The Forerunner 230 pairs easily with a chest-worn strap to get all the same data right on the watch. When connected to a compatible smartphone2, runners can stay connected with the 230 and 235’s smart notifications and motivated during workouts with audio prompts that announce their lap times. Daily activity tracking3 features including all-day heart rate tracking on the 235 keep runners apprised of their all-day steps, calories and sleep. The 230 and 235 are also compatible with the Connect IQ™ smartwatch platform. With Connect IQ, users are able to customize their watch with additional apps, widgets, watch faces and data fields.

We’re excited to add two new devices to our lineup of GPS running watches with the Forerunner 230 and 235,” said Andrew Silver, Garmin EMEA Product Manager, Fitness & Wearables. “These watches provide a new form factor and training toolset, plus the convenient wrist-based heart rate in the 235 is one more way Garmin is helping runners meet their training goals, whether it be running a 5K or a marathon.

Training with Heart Rate

Measure more than just distance and pace with the 230 and 235 by tracking other essential data such as heart rate, heart rate zone and VO2 max. The Forerunner 235 with Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate technology features a built-in optical sensor to measure heart rate at the wrist, giving runners the option to run without a strap, while the 230 is compatible with ANT+® heart rate straps. Both the 230 and 235 have new, larger, sunlight-readable displays with a color graphical interface to display heart rate data, so runners can get the data they need at a quick glance. Also when used with heart rate, Forerunner 230 and 235 users can get their VO2 max estimate, predict race times, and get a recovery timer, so they know how long to rest before attempting their next hard run.

Stay Connected

Through a compatible smartphone, 230 and 235 users can stay connected and motivated during and in-between workouts with smart notifications for call, text and email alerts, and audio alerts for lap and lap times while listening to music during a run. Users can even control music directly from the Forerunner 230 and 235, leaving their smartphones in their pockets. The Forerunner 230 and 235 are both compatible with the Connect IQ smartwatch platform, so users will be able to customize their watch with additional apps, widgets, watch faces and data fields.

The 230 and 235 automatically sync with the recently updated Garmin Connect™ Mobile app when in range, so users can check in throughout the day to view reports on activity progress, track their sleep hours, join step challenges and more. Garmin Connect Mobile’s easy-to-use interface provides daily information and trends over time and can be linked to a MyFitnessPal account to automatically sync calorie and nutritional information, allowing users to view active and consumed calories, and remaining calories (based on goals set in MyFitnessPal).

With up to 16 hours of battery life in training mode and 5 weeks in watch mode with activity tracking and smart notifications, the Forerunner 230 boasts extended battery life to get more workouts in on a single charge. Both the 230 and 235 are also water resistant to 50 meters4 to withstand the elements.

The Forerunner 230 will be available in black/white, purple/white and yellow/black, and will have a suggested retail price of £209.99 and the Forerunner 230 Bundle with Premium Heart Rate Monitor will have a suggested retail price of £239.99. The Forerunner 235 will be available in black/gray, black/marsala and frost blue/black, and will have a suggested retail price of £269.99.

For more than 25 years, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin. 

For further information, please contat GUNG HO on 0121 604 6366

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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 and Forerunner are registered trademarks, and Garmin Connect and Connect IQ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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¹ ANT+ compatible HRM strap needed for the Forerunner 230, no strap required for the Forerunner 235.

² See Garmin.com/BLE for a list of compatible phones.

³ See Garmin.com/ataccuracy

⁴ For more information, see Garmin.com/waterrating.