Greater accuracy, longer battery and full support for triathlons makes the best running watch even better
Each activity can be customised with various options for data screens, GPS modes, heart rate and other features, so you can track and see what you need during and after your workout or race.The 255 builds on the excellent sport tracking capability of its predecessor, adding lots of new features and capabilities inherited from Garmin’s more expensive models. It has the firm’s new 4th-gen heart rate sensor, a barometer and compass, and the next-generation “multiband GPS”.
It has plenty of useful features without being overloaded with gimmicks. The watch consistently gets a GPS lock within seconds – much faster than its predecessor – and produces more accurate live pace estimations when running. It records practically every metric you can think of allowing you to track or train by a wide variety of different methods including heart rate zones and power, although you’ll need a compatible foot pod or chest strap for running power .
The other big upgrade is multisport tracking, such as for triathlons, a feature previously reserved for Garmin’s top models. It will track more than 30 different activities, including a collection of workouts across strength and cardio, multiple forms of cycling and swimming, and can combine them into one seamless event.
Garmin has also beefed up its automated coaching system – free – which can now create a fully structured and adaptive training plan for races, including the buildup andto help you perform your best on the day. It is currently designed for running, not cycling or multisport, but it is very impressive – few companies offer this level of personalised training plan, let alone one that adapts in real time to your progress.
It has stress tracking, all day heartbeat monitoring , the standard calories, steps, stairs and sedentary alerts, blood oxygen tracking and other metrics. Plus
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