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Earn Expedition Badges in Garmin Connect
While we can’t plan your trip to Olympus for you, we can help you complete the climb virtually — all within your free Garmin Connect account (on mobile or web) when paired with a compatible Garmin watch. The free Garmin Connect app is a fitness tool used by millions worldwide for tracking, analysing and sharing health and […]
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Garmin Training Plans for Cyclists
Garmin offers personalised, free training plans for cyclists looking to crush their next goal. So you want to hit a goal — whether it’s bringing home some hardware at your next race or simply achieving a personal milestone on your own time. You’re here because you’ve probably figured out it takes a little more than […]
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Garmin Smart Wearables Support Activities that Improved Outcomes for Lung Cancer Patients
The latest research project by digital health company Stimulab aimed to evaluate the feasibility and results of a preoperative rehabilitation programme using high-intensity exercise. The study combined daily high-intensity training set through the Stimulab app, with remote personal health coaches and vital metrics collected by the Garmin vívoactive® 4 smartwatches. As a result, patients saw an increase in cardiorespiratory capacity […]
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Which Garmin Bike Computer Is Right for Me?
The lineup of Garmin Edge GPS bike computers is as diverse as the cyclists who use them. So which unit is right for you? People ride bikes for different reasons. Whether you’re a roadie, gravel grinder or a mountain biker, a triathlete or casual commuter, or even just someone who’s ready to dust off your […]
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Get to Know Garmin Response℠
Perhaps you’ve educated yourself on how to trigger an SOS on an inReach® satellite communicator, tested it on your device or even initiated it in an emergency. But have you ever wondered about the system for responding to those SOS triggers? Read on for a look at the inner workings of Garmin Response (formerly Garmin IERCC and the GEOS […]
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Five Reasons You Need a Garmin inReach on Your Next Adventure
Sometimes you need four-wheel drive. The places we love to explore are many things. They’re beautiful, exciting, mysterious and wonderful. They capture our hearts and our minds and often leave an indelible mark on our lives. However, on a different day those same places can be dangerous and lonely, and they don’t always play by […]
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Father Recovers inReach From Sinking Boat to Help Save Daughter
Shane Horton and his family were 45 miles from the nearest town in rural Alaska when their airboat collided with a log, sending them crashing into the shore. He shared with Garmin how they saved their daughter, who sustained serious injuries in the crash, that day. My wife, grown daughter and I were making a […]
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Avoiding a Boating Collision Using AIS Technology
When it comes to avoiding a potential collision on the water, it’s all about seeing and recognising potential threats from other vessels in your vicinity — and, ideally, being seen by other captains in time for converging boats to take proper evasive action. What is AIS? A marine AIS is an automatic identification system, which can make […]
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Understanding Altitude Sickness and Tracking Your Altitude Acclimation
Altitude sickness is not a condition anyone should mess with, making it vital to understand when at risk. It’s also important to know how altitude sickness can be prevented and treated, and how Garmin products are uniquely positioned to track one’s acclimation to increased elevation. Whether you’re planning to hike a 4,000m mountain, participating in […]
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Researchers Eye Garmin Fitness Tracker Data as Helpful Tool in Improving U.S. Maternal Morbidity Rates
The United States is in the throes of a maternal mortality and morbidity crisis, with a 2022 report from the CDC reporting that “more than 80% of maternal deaths [in the U.S.] are considered preventable” — a staggering increase from 60% in 2017. What’s more, the historical focus on prevention from an inpatient setting has led to […]
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How to Work Out with Garmin
Overwhelmed at the thought of figuring out your next workout? Let Garmin do the work for you with workout options available right on your compatible smartwatch. Even the most dedicated athlete will inevitably get stuck in a rut when trying to choose their next workout. And let’s be honest — we’ve all skipped one simply […]
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Garmin Marine Mapping You Can Count on Moving Forward
The 2023 data is in. No one does marine mapping better than Garmin and Navionics. With both brands being prevalent in the marine mapping space for many years, we know a thing or two about charts and the industry at large to help boaters, anglers and sailors do what they love on the water. A […]